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We have just purchased 2 of the above heaters, the instructions don't make it very clear, the MI don't specify the 6 litre model do we follow the instructions for the 10 litre model, we are just unsure if we need the expansion vessel The layout will be from stop tap on mains, about 2 metres of...

We have a small business (sideline) making Shepherds huts, we have an order for a new hut that will have some electrics, couple of sockets, couple of lights, small consumer unit with RCD and the customer wants it on a caravan type hook up. What electrical certificate / testing would be required...

I've got an old system of Baxi back boiler and fully pumped system for heating and hot water. Went to have a bath last night and no hot water, tried the boost button on the programmer nothing happened, Changed the fuse in the FCU and switched on, there was a bang and flash from the programmer...

This is a car i've mot'd for a few years it always struggles on the emissions test, this year the CO reading is 0.45 (should be 0.3) tester tried and tried to get it down but no luck It is a 1998 with the !.5 engine so fairly basic by today's standards. Its had new plugs new air filter...

Would putting an extra isolation switch between the cooker connection unit and the cooker need any form of notification etc. the original circuit in the wall will not need any alteration, the switch would be mounted in the adjacent base unit. Thanks for any help

Not sure if this has been mentioned on here, although it seems to be doing the rounds on other forums. http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=429641 Scroll down to post no 14 to find not the brightest thief

I'm trying to sort out some problems with rear lights on above vehicle, but can't find any fuses listed for rear/tail lights does anyone know if there are any more fuses other than the ones in the glovebox. I've not got a handbook (can't see any fuses listed for headlights either) Not having...

Would 20+ years of self employment be a disadvantage if applying for a full time job. Would you be classed as to set in your ways, no traceable history etc etc I suppose it may depend on the job, if it involves working alone or part of a team etc. Anyone been in this position

Since the introduction of Part P, what paperwork if any should a new house owner receive regarding the electrical installation. House was built in 1980's if it makes any difference Thanks for any help

Hope someone could give me some tips, I want to keep one wall bare brick, the adjoining walls are boarded ready for skimming not sure how to keep the skim off the brick work (splashes and finishing against the brickwork ) is it best to cover the wall or clean off any splashes afterwards. Not...

Is it just me that finds the modern car a nightmare to work on, i don't specifically mean because of all the electronic technology, but more about the way things have been built. I've just spent hours removing a cylinder head on a Meriva, struggled for ages getting the exhaust manifold off...

Just got involved looking at a mate's car, since he plugged his trailer electrics in last night, he has lost all indicators and hazard lights. I've checked fuses and am trying to find the flasher unit, does anyone know where its located please (or if it has one, it may be built into bcm) thanks...

Just tried search facility but no luck Boiler is firing up ok (although does seem a bit noisier) but rads and hot water are just getting very slightly warm and thats it, both motorised valves seem to be working ok, all pipework just seems luke warm. After looking in the handbook i'm...

We need to concrete the floor of a shed / workshop / stable overall size is 21 ft by 60 ft its a steel frame building in 4 bays. A long time since we've laid much concrete, what is the best way to go about it, our initial thoughts was to do alternate bays i.e. 15 ft by 21ft (we haven't got...

Does the old rule of maximum size of 100 square metres floor area still apply, or is it now determined by maximum length of cable. Also does anyone number the conductors in the c u (in a similar way to commercial boards)

Are there different levels of gas safe registration, i've just phoned a registered gas safe engineer (we've used him before for repairs,) I wanted a price to install a new gas boiler (conversion from oil) he says he's not registered for installing, only repairs and servicing, just seems a bit...

I've recently extended my kitchen into what was a downstairs bathroom with very old quarry tiles, these tiles have been taken up and new concrete base put in. How long before i can tile on the new concrete floor approx 100mm thick (will be using pilkington 150 x 150 "quarry" tiles) Also in...

As part of an ongoing extension we are required to put in 100mm (i think) rockwool type insulation in the new ceiling void between floors If we were to use a solid type insulation (kingspan) how does this compare would 50 mm equal the 100mm rockwool (would leave more space for pipes and cables)

Just wondering how local authorities up and down the country are dealing with anyone who wants to do their own electrical work notified through building control, Do they use their own staff or do they use electrical contractors, what inspection and testing is carried out using this route

Now the 17th regs have been in for awhile, i was just wondering what is working out the "best working practice" in relation to consumer unit, and circuit protection. We are just starting a rewire on a 4 bed detached property that has just been extended, some exsisting cable routes will be...