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Hi all, I am looking to install a hive mini in place of my Honeywell stat. I currently have two zones and want to use the hive on the upstairs only. The current stat has two cables only as it is powered by batteries. I have undone my control box to take a look inside and I can see where...

Hi all, I am just trying to fit a nexus screwless flat plate socket and it’s driving me absolutely mad. according to descriptions they require a 25mm back box. I managed to fit them ok on a tiled splashback but I’ve gained a good 8mm with tiles and grout. So am I wasting my time completely...

Hi all. Having swapped my sockets for some screwfix Lap items I thought I’d do the switches next. Can anyone tell me what this switch is, I assumed it was a 1 way 1 gang as it is for my kitchen cupboard lights but the new one has no loop Thanks all

Morning all, I have read lots about this but always prefer to ask on here. my friend has his stop cock inside his floor standing vanity unit within shower room. On inspection the stop cock is always wet, this has led to damp plaster board and now it appears to have made the carpet very...

Hi all, I need to run some armoured cable under a patio which I am laying. I will not be getting an electrician in for some time so I just need to know what cable to use? I will not be wiring this in myself but I need it to be approx 25m worth which will be hard wired in. Its a British...

Hi all, I am planning a new gravel driveway this spring. Whoever did it previously seems to have just laid gravel on the existing soil. Anyway, I am getting the lot dug out before 150mm of type1 is whacked down. A questions first. The Drive slopes towards the house very very slightly...

Hi guys, I’ve searched for the answer so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. I want a second siren for our Yale house alarm. I currently have the basic version (comes with a small grey keypad rather than a hub) can I add a siren to this kit ? If not can I buy a different...

guys, Can anyone identify this part from our pyramid patio heater ? It sits on the control unit in the bottom of the tube image uploading Cheers

Hi guys, I am getting quotes for a new porch extension as detailed here: 4ftx8ft brick and block work. Slate gable roof connected to drainage. Black UPVC fascias. New insulated floor. Remove existing arch front door and fit lintel. New composite door with glazed panels either side No...

hi all Spent a bit of time installing a new toilet with new flex hose and new pan connector. All went well until I noticed that water was slowly leaking from under the pan. I looked all around the new pan connector which was dry as a bone, same for the flex hose. I removed and reinstalled...

Hi all, I have searched and found conflicting info on pointing my new patio. I’ve checked paving expert and again gives various options. Basically I have messed up as I’ve been doing it bit by bit and not pointing as I’ve been going. Anyway, will I be able to get a good strong pointing...

Hi all, I am looking at getting a porch extension built. I currently have a front door followed by another solid wood door after approx 1meter (this was originally the front door) Few questions. Under pd I can do 3sqm with max height of 3m. All good But can someone clarify whether or not...

Hello all, After some advice re my planned log burner install (which will be carried out by a Hetas fitter) I have had three Hetas fitters round to quote me for the install, one stating that I cannot have a timber surround at all. The other two say I can. Due to this I have been reading up...

Hi all, I want to install a limestone fire surround around a wood burner. The chimney Brest is currently boarded and ready for skim, can anyone advise me whether the surround is fitted before the wall is skimmed or after ? I cannot find anything on here or the manufactures website Thanks

Hi all Just constructing a sleeper wall (2 high) to raise the patio area at the rear of my house. Question: Can I leave the whacked hardcore a couple of months untill I pave it all? This way I get to bring he height up so it's safe for my kids, but not pave it until I can afford the paving...

Hi all. I am starting work on my new patio this month. I just need to clear a few issues up and get some clarity. I have searched but cannot seem to find info on the exact task I am doing. I have laid 3 or 4 patios but never one which has been raised before. So the patio needs to be raised...

Hi all. I've searched this and have found conflicting info. I am removing old render ready for a new silicone render system. Anyway, after removing some damaged render (from ivy) I am left with several bricks which are crumbling, the ivy had grown up the mortor joints too. Now as this is...

Hi guys. Does anyone know roughly how many sqm I'll get from a tub of heck silicone render KC 1.5. Going over the suggested base coat. Thanks

I hope this is in the correct forum. I am fitting a white glass kitchen splashback using silicone. Can anyone please explain which type of silicone to use. I have Google it and have mixed results. Does it have to be neutral curing ? And does it need to be a special heat resistant type...

Hi guys. My aluminium bifold door is really letting in an awful draft. It's only on the section of the door which can be used as a single door. Anyway, I took a look this morning and adjusted the three multi point locking sections within the frame (basically I moved them so that they were a...