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I need to connect an old 3/8" I/D copper pipe (on a narrowboat) to a new 10mm O/D pipe (connection to bubble tester) I cant seem to find a reducer of this size Any suggestions ? or specialist suppliers? Thankyou Steve

Hello, Trying to fit a 10mm Alde Bubble leak detector into OLD 1/2" od copper pipe. (on A boat) Sweated 10mm tube inside old 1/2" (beautiful job!) only to find out soldered connections not allowed in LPG system. So does anyone know of any OLD 1/2" compression fittings available anywhere ...

Hello, just been back to a job where a boiler has been fitted since I issued a certificate 12 month ago. (complete rewire under building control)) Am I right in thinking supplementry bonding and cross bonding are no longer required on the boiler? (17th) The boiler is fed on PVC but has a...

Hello, I am building a hardwood frame to be glued on to the inside of a metal door on a narrowboat. I don't want to screw through from the other side. What adhesive would you recommend. Things that have been suggested; epoxy glue silicone silicone adhesive polyurethane glue no nails...

Hi, I am fitting a sink in a narrowboat with a 1 1/2" waste , but the outlet is a 3/4" flexible pipe through the skin fitting. No U bend is required as it goes straight outside. Can anyone suggest what fitting/s are available or best way to do it ? Thankyou Steve

Hello, Is there anything against fitting a standard radiator upside down? The reason I ask is that on a 'boat' I am fitting out, the pipes come to the radiator from above and it would be easier than running pipes down the side and back up into valves at bottom. Or is this a No No ? Thankyou...

I have had a new gas combi boiler fitted in a house I am to sell. The plumber said he was corgi registered (and the logo was on his card) but I now have my doubts because he was a bit evasive about certificates. What documentation / certificates should I have been left or recieved in due...

Hello, I am fitting a new bath with taps on the side, but having unwrapped it ,there are no holes for the mixer tap. What is the best way to cut holes in the bath without damaging it ! Thanks in anticipation Steve.

Hello, I am working on an old house and have inherited an IDEAL MEXICO 2 floor standing boiler serving the central heating only (hot water via 'mains 7'). On inspection the pump is half way round the system (old back boiler position) is this OK ? would it be better imeadiately in the flow from...

Hi, currently working on an extension where the boiler is to be in the bathroom. What are the current regulations regarding electrical connection? I'm thinking FCU outside bathroom and final boiler connection via a flex outlet plate. Is this right?? Cheers Steve

Hello When fitting ELV 12volt spotlights with 'dimmable transformers' do you still need a special type of DIMMER SWITCH or do normal DIMMER SWITCHES still work ?? A certain well known supplier lists 'dimmer switches' and LV dimmer swithches. doesn't LV include 240v ? ..... confused...

Hi, can anybody tell me if diversity can be applied to installations with more than one shower? If so how much? Thanks (ref books not to hand!)

Need elecrtical diagram for a ARISTON RFFI 21 or does anyone know what connections 1 to 6 do? they are arranged as three linked pairs. I am fitting a room stat to the system. Any help appreciated. Cheers Steve.

Hi Used to posting on 'electrics' section but could be more help on here. Need elecrtical diagram for a ARISTON RFFI 21 or does anyone know what connections 1 to 6 do? they are arranged as three linked pairs. I am fitting a room stat to the system. Any help appreciated. Cheers Steve.

Is it still permissable to 'clip direct' the cable to the wall in a cellar ? NOt aware of any direct reference in the regs ? P.S. there is no sunlight down here !!

Hope someone can shed light on this one!! Fully rewired a semi and new 100amp supply installed by authority. A circular saw is being used next door which is also being refurbished/rewired. The rewire here is virtually complete except for a couple of customer fittings. When the circular saw...

Does anyone have any ideas / know of special tools etc to help in the chopping in of back boxes in to brick (those blue ones are bl**dy hard) Or I am I stuck with good old fashioned hammer and chisel and aching arms :(

Question asked a few days ago... Which one of the following is an extraneous conductive part? a)The metal case of a gas cooker b)The metal case of an electric cooker c)The steel housing of a transformer d)The metal frame of an electric fire Which is correct and why? ANSWER .. the...

Which one of the following is an extraneous conductive part? a)The metal case of a gas cooker b)The metal case of an electric cooker c)The steel housing of a transformer d)The metal frame of an electric fire Which is correct and why? I cant decide between the gas cooker or...

Am I right in thinking that a bathroom with only a pull cord lightswitch (and centre light) DOES NOT REQUIRE any further bonding. The bonding in effect being supplied by the protective conductors feeding the switch and light point.