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    Is this Worcester Bosch Thermostat a suitable replacement for a Honeywell ST9400C?

    I have given up on the Honeywell thermostat which like the previous 2 or 3 has developed a mind of it's own. I have followed the Technical Departments instructions to wire in capactitors across various terminals & the suggestions from others who have suffered the same problem. The unit I am...
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    House extension on piles - now need access below it...

    The extension on the side of my house was built 10 years ago on top of 8 pillars/piles (4 x 2 pattern). I now need to get access to the ground underneath the middle section (drain problem - see my other threads...) I have explored all other solutions and getting access to the drains beneath the...
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    Extension built over drainage T-junctions - no access to manholes...

    A very brief history. 1970's detached house with domestic drains running along the side of the house. Drain has 2 T-junctions into the original house to pick up the soil pipes. 2008 extension built (on piles) over the drain and the 2 manhole covers that access the T-junctions. The architect...
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    Hot Water Tank - is this a bleed valve or a vent?

    Came downstairs this morning to a pool of water and a dripping ceiling. The cause of this appears to have been the item circled in red in the picture below. It was undone - i.e. I could screw it down with very little effort using my fingertips. The tank has probably been in place for 5 years -...
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    Cavity wall - getting rid of rats

    I had a single storey extension built on the side of my house 6 years ago. There were 3 manhole covers in a line, the extension covered the middle manhole cover (a T-Junction). We anticipated having to allow access via the extension but the Council Officer inspected the site and said it could...
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