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Yup i checked that, unfortunately not, i havent checked the floorboard situation, but i dont think i would go there as that is as much effort and making good as just chasing the wall out!

Would you fill the flush box with expanding foam or something similar?

Ahhh ok yes, thats an option, i see what you mean - thanks

For the RCD protection, i havent looked yet, i would expect it to be there as it is a relatively modern house, but not ruling anything out - especiality as the internal walls are all brick, so it can’t be that modern! I wont be spurring, i will extend the ring as the sockets are going near a...

HI all, A friend of mine would like me to extend the ring final circuit in a bedroom to add a couple of extra sockets, not a problem :) however i do have a practical query - the socket i am to extend from is flush mounted, however they dont want me to chase out the wall (they dont want to make...

Hi all, i have been battling with my (quite old) Bosch dishwasher - i have it in a built in kitchen and it has been working fine for the last 5 years. However today the tap light started flashing and the pump would cycle constantly. I did the usual unplugging it and checking the hoses etc and...

The smart lock unlocks remotely so i can unlock it for them if i am out

it takes 10 seconds to engage :( so when asking a postie to pop a letter in the porch and close the door behind them... i can't then ask them to stand there for 10 seconds until it locks

Hi all, I have a brand new front door and i want to install a smart lock onto it. From what i can see the smart locks all need the cylinder type lock which will only hold the door in place once the lock is initiated. There is no latch on the door as the handle i have is one of those long pull...

Her are some images of both doors. I thought it would be as simple as moving the hinge closer to the stop to bring the whole door closer, but it doesn't seem to have an affect at all.

Hi everyone, Have a bit of a shocker!!! I have tried to hang a new door (both an internal door to our living room and a cupboard I have built) on both of these I am having the same problem and I have no idea how to fix it (I have tried everything I can think off!!) On both doors the top of the...

Thanks for the replies, Picasso, doesn't the heat link need to be wired into the boiler? And therefore have the same issue as running the thermostat wire to the heat link? I can't get under the floorboards? Dan, would a Plummer be the one to sort the connections then? Ian, ideally I don't...

Hi everyone, At the moment I have my nest plugged in to the mains using the plug and USB. If I can. I would like to put it onto the wall and as we are getting our living room re plastered now is the time to try! Firstly a disclaimer, I will be getting an electrician to do all the connections...

Hi all, I am about to chase some rad pipes into my wall, but not sure of the best way to cover them before the plaster comes and skims... Firstly I know about the regs for the depth of the chase and I understand I need to cover the pipes and allow for expansion. My plasterer is a friend and...

Thanks for your replies guys, I was initially looking at the Philips Hue, i really like the idea that i can have 1 bridge that controls (theoretically) all the lights in my house, but the price at the moment is just a little too high for my budget at the moment. I have seen the Innr bulbs...

Hi all, I am about to start changing the lighting in my house to downlights (starting with the living room) at the moment i have a standard single ceiling rose with 1.5mm T&E, i am planning on taking that and bunny hopping to each new downlight. I would like to swap this out for 6 LED...

Hello all, I have read quite a few of the relevant posts and have already and have learnt a lot, but i am still not 100% sure on what to do. So the situation is i have a wall which was tiled (only about a foot up from the bath edge though) Above the tiles is waterproof paint (i assume...

Thanks everyone - it seems like i will have to wait, the whole idea of working out equations is a little too much for me! I was hoping i may be able to just change the MCB fuse (as i thought my existing wiring could cope with a higher KW shower). How much time do you pros estimate a job like...

Ha ok maybe not that comfortable and competent! what i meant was that i would be able to do the job if i was told what i was supposed to do! sounds like i may just have to wait until the shower completely packs up and then i can justify getting someone to come and fix it completely

Hi terryplumb, Yes it is an MCB with RCD protection, with all the above in mind is there an easy way for me to determine the maximum KW shower i can have? i am competent and comfortable enough switching the shower around and switching the fuse in the MCB, but what i dont want to do is muck...