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Softus - apology accepted. I think empirically, it would be generally accepted by most, that garages do not have the best reputation for honesty. That is not to say that there are not any garages around that do offer a fair and honest service to it's customers, I accept that these do exist...

Quote from Sorftus: I believe austin1 to be in the third world. He might come back for some more 'advice', but I doubt that, wherever he is, it's in the real world. Thought I'd return after a busy week in the real world (that's the second one for the benefit of Softus). Softus should go...

What a ridiculous reply! Why shouldn't I re-gass and attempt to repair my own car to save money. You are clearly making an assumption that it is outside my range of responses. I am a professional mechanical engineer seeking a bit a sound advice from anyone who might be able to offer it. Do...

I've just re-gassed my vauxhall Omega using a kit from Halfords. Followed the instructions (quite easy really) and it seems to be full and pressurised. The problem is, the air con still doesn't blow cold. It blows but the air is not chilled. Can anyone advise? I don't want to take it to...

Can anyone help with this. I have a fiat brava Y reg. I went to start it this morning and it is dead. No power to the dash, with the exception of the LED for the alarm which is still flashing. Checked the battery and it is ok - any ideas would be much appreciated. Austin.

Bradder5 If you are sure that your interpretation (Part P) of BC having to foot the costs, why don't you take up this with them - because if your interpretation is correct then aren't BC (strictly speaking) in breech of part P regulations and not you? You could go on a mission on the...

No I'm none of these and I dont think I would be able to do the job anyway, I wouldn't know where to start. I will ge tit done at a garage - Ive been quoted £88 so I'm happy with that. Thanks for your input. Austin.

I need to regas mine (its a vauxhall Omega) is it a big job? ================================= please note forum rule 20 your post has been split

JonD - Thats right I guess, I have though about this one myself before, but I read this in a B&Q DIY manual (not that thats anything to adhere too) and that is what it recommends. I suppose in theory that it could make the problem worse if it allows the rain to well in parts. I don't think...

Screwing down is easier no doubt and a bit more expensive. Its personal preference. Never had a nailed board come up yet, in fact, gone back to jobs to extend and had a tough time getting nailed boards back up. I only choose nails because I think it looks neater as you cannot see them...

I've done decking loads of times and here is what I would do. Lay a sub frame using 3" x 2" treated or treat yourself. Lay this on some damp proof membrane, then level the frame using large wedges. Place your decking boards on top. Use decking screws at the end of the boards (this allows...

I appreciate what you are saying, but I know this level of work inside out, including post installation testing etc. If I were to go ahead and do the job I know it would be as good and safe as that from a qualified spark - probably better than most.

Give your local building control a ring for advice - you'll be surprised how uninterested they are and how little they actually know. Mention part P and most have heard of it but have no idea about the specifics - I do. I look forward to meeting the part P police, and finally, your end quotes...

Thanks for your replies. I will go back and have a look at the instructions and with your advice see if I can resolve things - thanks.

I have recently done a similar job to this and thought I would give you my experience of a problem you may encounter when you refill your system. You may find that the radiators do not fully heat and that the boiler pressure remains low. If this happens the solution is to simply look for the...

Can anyone help with this one. I have just fitted a shower that runs from my combi boiler. However, the hot water delivered from the shower head does not seem to be as hot as it used to be? I am totally lost and any advice would be much appreciated. Austin.

I've done this type of job on a number of occasions. If your floorboards are relatively flat to begin with, you can get away with 3mm hardboard tacked to the existing floorboards. Then, just tile over. The weight as previously said is negligible. Austin.

Does anyone have any idea how much Building Control would charge to come and inspect/certify electrical work carried out by a DIY'er. I know it depends on the size of the job, but they are very expensive and one of the reasons people will by-pass this stage. If it's all about safety, why don't...

Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 11:53 pm Post Subject: Wiring Bathroom Cabinet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Can anyone offer some advice. I want to wire a bathroom cabinet. It has just one light run through an integral transformer. I was...