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    Central Heating comes on same time as Hot water demand

    Hi, My greenstar 35 CDi, which as recently been installed turns on the central heating the same time as hot water demand. Does this mean an incorrect installation or hasn't the boiler been setup correctly? The plumber will be back and I will mention it to him, but in the meantime has...
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    Check Valve required?

    Hi All, I'm going to be plumbing in a dishwasher and a fridge with an ice maker. Do I need to fit an check value (anti return valve) to these appliances ? Thanks
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    Builders Aghh

    Dear all, This is the scenario: Having an extension done and accepted a £26000 price from a builder. Work has been progressing, and the main structure of the extension is up, and is watertight. This has cost £22000 so far, including floor joists. The other week they came to lay...
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    Earth bonding

    In my kitchen I have a rad plumbed in with plastic piping. Question: do I need to earth bond the rad ?? Many thanks SB
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    Insulation of Underfloor pipes

    Does anyone know the insulation thickness for pipes laid under a suspended floor, ie below any insulation? This is for a new extension. Many Thanks
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    Terminal outlet box?

    Is a Terminal outlet box really required? My sparky suggested not having one, and given a reasonable length of cable, going straight into the cooker. Since I am having a new cooker, I will not change this for some time. Is having a Terminal outlet box a Electrical regulation? Any suggestions?
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    Type of Conduit?

    Hi, I want to run a cable on a wall that is to be plastered. My sparky suggested using plastic channeling in various widths, nailing it to the wall, or do I have to use oval conduit as suggested in this forum ?
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    Boxes in Breeze block

    Are there any guidelines for the maximum depth of box which can be cut out of a breezeblock. I have two breeze blocks supporting part of the roof of an extension, and therefore cautious about weaking the supporting wall. I need a 35mm single lighting box cut out to 25mm. Would I be ok to do this ?
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