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Hi all, I'm trying to find a private approved inspector to assist on a 2 storey extension. Main issue I have is the 8 weeks the LABC will take to review the scheme. Just wondering whether anyone here can recommend someone who'll cover my area? Thanks

Hi all, Considering having a log burner installed as part of a renovation project. Problem is that the unit we are after is not hetas approved. I've been told that this fact will mean that building control will not approve the install. Is that correct?

Just wondering, what type of cable is recommended for a flue stat given the high temperatures in the vicinity?

hi all, I hope I'm not breaking any rules with this enquiry. I'm based near wincanton although I'm not sure if this could be done remotely? I'm looking for an electrical designer to help specify the following:- 1) New CU in new meter cupboard with submain to old meter location for...

Looking for a way to have a cylinder stat to liven up an immersion circuit when the water temp drops below say 50 deg. I assume I can't run a normal cylinder stat in series with the immersion due to the high current. Any advice would be appreciated!

I've submitted planning for a rear extention to my mid-terrace 2 bed cottage. It's a double storey extention which will make the property 3-bed. The front of the property is within 1.5m of the public highway (I've a very small front garden). A guy from the planning dept came round to take...

Generally you're told to follow the rule that all feeds must rise and all returns must fall to encourage thermosyphoning. Is there any reason why you should deviate from this? I'm thinking if there is only a small vertical distance between the flow /return connections on the stove, isn't...

Hi, Solid fuel stove has 1 feed and 1 return. I presume that there should be a drainage valve on the return before it enters the stove, correct? I'm assuming that given the circuit has to be able to thermosyphon, that will be the lowest point? It's not fitted yet but it's a duel aspect...

Hi all, I'm planning on having a solid fuel stove directly heat water in a vented cylinder, and then use that cylinder to support an UFH circuit. My question relates to the build up of debris etc in the system. Obviously the water will contain inhibitors etc but is it worth looking at...

Hi, My incoming mains supply is run to a cupboard under my stairs, which holds the electric meter and associated electrics. Am I able to site the manifold for my proposed wet UFH system in the same cupboard? Is there any minimum separation etc that I need to be aware of? Many thanks!

Modern condensing models are usually quoted with efficiencies above 90%. Does that level of efficiency still apply to combi boilers ticking over to feed one or two rads?

I have two rooms on the ground floor - a lounge (containing the staircase to the first floor) and a kitchen / diner. There is a freestanding double sided log burner in the chimney breast which separates the two rooms. I am planning on an extention to the kitchen, but my architect has...

Hi all, Brace yourselves for a borathon but I'm guessing devil is in the details with system design. I have an old stone cottage in Somerset, no gas in village, no room for an oil tank - 3 bed, 2 bathroom. Currently heated by storage heaters and an old, tiny woodburner (all downstairs)...