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It’s full of water. Even if I dry it out either that or the valve it sits on was leaking. Not sure which. I can get a new actuator but the valve it sits on only seems to be available in a diverter repair kit. See attached. Is this what I should get also and is it available at a local plumbers...

Can I just purchase the part/valve that fits in the top (looks like they come as a repair kit online) or does the whole casing/body the valve sits in need to be replaced? I would also purchase a new motorised head Pic attached

Hi Diverter valve leaking through the motorised valve inside the boiler. Does anyone know the best place to source the attached valve and motorised head. They valve seems to look different when I check online. Thanks in advance

Hi I’m looking to upgrade my existing texecom alarm system and would ideally like to be able to control it via my phone if this is possible? If so, what would be the best way to do this? I’ve added a pic of one of the keypads and the panel. Everything is hard wired. Any help is much...

Hi, I’m wanting to tile the front of a home bar I’ve made with split face slate tiles. It currently has 12.5mm plasterboard fixed to wooden studs. Would this be suitable for this type of tile and which adhesive would be best? also, any recommendations on the best place to purchase these type...

Evening all I’m looking to paint some MDF black. I have some layland trade oil based grey undercoat. Can I put this on bare MDF as a first coat or do I need to go with a primer first? thanks

Hi all was recently stopping at a hotel and come across some wood grain textured wallpaper which looks really impressive. The paper is heavily textured and at first glance you would think it is wood panelling. I’ve attached some pics. Please note - I never peeled that section of paper away...

The concrete is level with the ground and the concrete blocks would be sat on these laid on a bed of mortar. I’m could have these laid in a couple hours in the morning but don’t know how long to would take for the mortar to cue and what impact the temp would have on these during the night...

Hi all I’m looking to mortar down 21 medium dense building blocks to concrete piers (already set) in the ground for my garden building tomorrow. Checked the weather forecast and it’s 4 degrees tomorrow and drops to 1 degree on the evening and 4 degrees then next day to 0 degree in the...

Hi All I’m building a garden room and the base (timber) will sit on concrete blocks on concrete piers (21 of these). I have dug down about 12 inch and plan to fill with concrete to ground level and then mortar concrete medium density blocks on top creating around a 4 inch gap under the...

Hi all I’ve been informed that legislation in Scotland is currently changing by stipulating LD3 fire detection in all domestic properties (including existing). So detection in circulation spaces on each level, kitchen and most habitable room through the day. Also, that sprinkler systems will...

Hi All Wylext consumer unit mounted on wall up against ceiling in a ground floor flat. Then two large rectangular knock outs have been removed out the back for cables to pass through. The wall is plaster board (dot and dab) and the plaster board had been removed completely where these knock...

Vertical wall studs located behind the plaster

Evening all PVC trunking ran along the top edge of a wall forming part of an escape route. Would metal all round banding around cables screwed through the trunking into wall studs be acceptable in relation to BS7671 AMD3? Any help appreciated Cheers

Hi All Hopefully some PV installers can help here I'm considering looking into the options of having PV panels installed but before I get anyone round to price up just want to get some advice Is there a maximum KW capacity for domestic properties? I have ample roof space so am wondering...

Multi trade as in a little of this and that or do you have any recognised qualifications or experience. eg. NVQ's, apprenticeships and the like?

'buildings inspector' is a broad term nowadays. For example, I contract to a large housing association. They have building inspectors that have no specific building qualifications. They bring in experts such as 'me' when faced with anything remotely technical. It just depends on the company...

I agree with the majority. A double socket is one point of untilisation. It's one connection/joint to the circuit whereby power can be drawn. In my mind recording this info seems in most cases pointless. However, if previous test results/information is available it does provide useful info to...

Hi all Is a double socket 1 or 2 points of utilisation? Your help is appreciated Thanks

Hi all When fixing corner beads on plasterboard at 45 degree angles do I need to mitre the joins or can I just butt up the parts that are left exposed? Eg square recess in wall Thanks