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I have an issue with an in line extractor fan setup that runs from my bathroom ceiling through the loft to an outside vent on the soffit. The hose is a 100mm flexible one that runs about 2 metres from the bathroom ceiling to the fan and then about another 6 meters to the outside vent. I...

Whilst having an electrical inspection the sparky raised the point that the light circuit in the under stair cupboard is missing the earth connection as the wiring is so old. The current circuit is a twin and earth from the Consumer unit to a junction box - then an old Live/Neutral cable to the...

Whilst decorating I decided to convert the current surface mounted double socket (which is on the skirting) to a flush wall mounted socket above. When I took the front plate off it was clear that there were 4 x 2.5mm wires going into it which was a bit of a surprise i was only expecting to...

I have had a Worcester combi boiler installed for the CH and Water and at the same time I had a Thermostatic Mixer tap fitted to the bath. If the mixer tap is turned to cold all the hot water in any of the sinks, basins etc runs cold. As soon as I turn the thermostat back to the standard 38...

Hard to believe I know but in the house I have just moved into I need to replace a couple of sockets. The old socket which was cracked had quite large holes to terminate the wires into, but the new socket I got from the DIY store has much smaller holes and it is proving difficult to get them in...

I have recently removed the old 50's fireplace form the lounge of my 1930's house and I now want to install a log burning stove. The chimney has been swept and is as far as I know in good condition as I have been using it with the old fire with no problems. However after doing lots of...

Firstly as this is my first post I would like to say thanks for the all the info on this site, it has been a great help in my new house. On lifting the floorboards on one of the first floor bedrooms it is apparent that one of the joists is rotten where it goes into the outside wall. Is it...