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Hi I recently got a Hortsmann HRFS1 thermostat to control my Biasi boiler. The Hortsmann is setup ok and appears to be switching on and off as desired. 2 core running to boiler from OM and NO contacts of the thermostat to the boiler. According to the manual you connect to connector 1 and 3...

Hi I have a Biasi M90E 28S combi boiler which I am going to add a controller to. I was initially looking at the Draytech 111 or 711 which offer the volts free timeswitch I need, however I noticed the Horstmann HRFS1 wireless thermostat which also allows programming...

Hi After investigating a damp smell from a cupboard in my converted basement I found that there was water ingress from the wall area. Further investigation shows that a small trickle of water is penetrating at a small area where the concrete floor meets the wall as shown in the attached...

Hi I have a UPVC DG window that is failing to close tight so noise can be heard when shut. I replaced the seal but still have the same problem. This is at the hadle side, if you push against the window it seals ok. Looking at the keeps the ones that are fitted now are the ones in the first...

Hi In one of my bedrooms there is a gas like smell near to the door. It has been confirmed that it isn't gas. Although you can smell it as you enter the room it can't be pinpointed to coming from under the floor, wall etc. No other room smells of this. There is a bathroom next door to the...

Hi I am building a wooden frame which I plan to fix to drywall with anchor bolts. There is the brick wall with a gap of 70mm to the front of the plasterboard and the batons will go on top. The plasterboard is fixed to the brick with small pieces of wood. Would this be a satisfactory way to...

Hi :) I have a Biasi Riva Compact m90e 28s which was installed in 2002. I recently moved into the property and had the system cleaned and serviced. Now whenever the hot water is called for it runs cold and the boiler doesn't fire up. If the heating is on hot water runs fine. Also if the...

Hi I've got the chance to pick up a cheap Drayton LP241 timer and from what I can figure from the manuals it should be suitable for my Biasi combi. Is anyone able to confirm that it will indeed work and also confirm wiring for this boiler? Would be much appreciated :) Cheers Neil

Hi I have DG UPVC windows which seem to have been fitted in a hurry - problem seems to be that some of the frames have been put in and they are very slightly warped causing the seal to not completely make at places. The closing mechanism is a pin which pulls accross and marries into a stay...

Hi i am going to replace an asbestos concrete corrugated roof on my garage with bitumen sheeting. The garage size is 3100mm x 5300mm. Currently there are two large rotten beams running lengthwise to support the roof but I was planning on laying it out like this using 4x2's. the sketch...

Hi I am going to replace an existing garage roof which is asbestos concrete with bitumen coated corrugated sheeting. The dimensions of the garage are w 310cm x l 530cm and at present it has 2 old rotten beams running length wise. My plan is to run joists width wise with, 2 per sheet with...

Hi Just want to run this by the experts to make sure it would be ok Planning on getting power to an outside shed, for 1 socket. Because of the existing setup etc I was going to utilise an existing circuit that is no longer used. MK CU with RCD - 15A MCB 20 metre run in total - ~5m in...

Hi all A search didn't yield any results for this question so apoligies if it has been answered before. I am about to lay laminate in a kitchen over existing floorboards - I've secured the floorboards and the floor is pretty level. What thikness of hardboard/plywood is recommended for the...

Hi Is the distance from a gas hob for a socket 300mm set by regulations or is it just a recomendation? Is this distance also for the cooker control switch? As kitchen sizes can vary I think it is a recommended distance and general practice but just want to double check. Cheers Neil

Had a search but just want to clarify something. I have a 2.8kw single oven (gas hob) - there is an existing 4mm cooker circuit which I plan to reuse (on a 32amp breaker atm). Can I run the 4mm to a fcu and then a smaller size cable to feed the cooker (2.5)? Or does the outgoing cable need...

Hi all Just after some opinions on this.... Ripping out our existing kitchen and stripping the wallpaper back to the original plaster (about 10 layers of paper and paint lol!!) - there are going to be some places needing filled (moved sockets etc) and also larger areas like below (badly...

As Subject - anyone recommend good places online to buy skirting that is 180mm in height - it will be painted white so MDF etc would be fine I guess. There must be better places than the local sheds - delivery would be handy as I don't have access to a van (although could hire one if delivery...

Hi all A friend just moved into a house where outside the bathroom there is a light switch (1 way) and a contactor controller for the fan - unfortunatlly all the cables were removed so having a problem sussing out how this was done..... The wiring into the backbox: If one leg of each of...

Wanting to run electric to my shed in the backdoor so will be using an extension from the kitchen. Here's what I have so far - is it ok? ========================================= Moderator's note This is a joke post, please never do this. =========================================...

I have always used the armour as the cpc when using SWA cable but have noticed people sometimes use 3 core with one of the cores acting as cpc (as well as armour sometimes) As long as the glands are made off correctly the armour is more than sufficient so do people use 3 core to safeguard...