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    Static caravan electrics

    In the bathroom in of my static caravan I want to install an electric shower over the bath and an extractor fan . As the bathroom is small, almost everywhere is Zone 1 or 2. The only exterior wall (which has a window in it) is above the long side of the bath. The roof space is not accessible...
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    shower mixer installation

    Going to instal a bar shower mixer by feeding pipes down inside stud partition from attic. Please advise proper method of securing mixer valve and pipework.
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    junction box

    Fitting instruction that came with a 30A junction box stated......."Screw base of box to a fixed non-flammable surface". Is this part of the new regs? I have always screwed such items straight on to a joist in the past. What am I likely to have in my attic that complies.?
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    Besa box

    Intending to replace pendant light in cloakroom with another fitting which only has 3 terminals. I believe I have to remake the looped connections with a junction box up in the ceiling and bring down L+N+E with heat resistant cable through a Besa box fitted flush with the ceiling. Well I...
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    Transit Van - security

    Just bought a Transit van, hi-top, lwb. Sliding side door, no windows in back. Bulkhead fitted. Central locking, no keys reqd for rear door. Looking for advice on beefing up security. I have looked at dead bolts, slam locks and loom protectors. Is there anything else to consider. The...
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    Plastic rising butts

    I need to replace a pair of the above. Does anyone know of a supplier. The name "Stadium" is stamped on the ones that I have but cannot find any reference to them on the Web.
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    WC incomplete flushing.

    New professional installation, Ideal Standard WC, back to wall model with hidden 6L cistern, dual flush. The problem is incomplete flushing on most occasions. Supplier says they had no complaints after 100’s of installations, but would send their rep. to investigate in due course. OK, I do...
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    thermostatic shower control

    My thermostatic shower/mixer temperature control has gone a bit sensitive. That is to say the slightest movement of the control turns the water from very hot to freezing, and it is a bit of a fiddle to balance it. It is 2-3 years old. I have stripped it down as far as I can and found no dirt...
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    washing machine in basement

    I intend to install a washing machine in the basement. My query is will the pump lift the dirty water to ground level or will I need an additional pump external to the machine. Any advice would be welcome. John of Gwent
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