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    The Great Bathroom Re-fit

    This is the sequence I (usually) work in. 1) Remove bath and wash basin, cap pipes 2) Remove all old tiles If tiled behind toilet then temporary remove toilet, remove old tiles and refit toilet (only takes 5 min) 3) Fit new bath (and secure using battening, not just the two screws...
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    Warix Flanges

    When fitting a shower pump to a Warix flange, the diagrams always show the pump feed coming out of the top and the DHW/Vent coming out of the side. Does anyone know why? What effect will reversing these connections have? Thanks in advance.
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    COLD lower room radiators

    It sounds like the pump to me, try removing the plug from the centre (catch any drips!) and see if the pump is turning, if it isnt try tapping the pump with a mallet or a hammer and block of wood, or turning it with a small screwdriver. the pipes both sides will feel the same temperature...
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    Central heating refit

    Have you thought about whats adjacent to all the areas you want to reach? for example: Is there a hall cupboard and/or airing cupboard attached to any of the rooms? you could run the pipes inside the cupboard(s) from the loft and then through the walls into the rooms. is there a "soil...
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    Electric Cooker and Induction Hob

    1) Resistance is measure in Ohms, current is measured in Amperes, Voltage is measured in Volts, power is measured in Watts 2) Resistance (R) = Voltage (V) * Current (I) (or V = IR) 3) Power (W) = Voltage (V) * Current (I) (or W = VI) now the appliance doesn't change resistance, so if...
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    Will the electric board Still need to be called out???

    The office of the deputy prime minister (who is responsible for the building regulations) is now drawing up Part P (do a google search) which will bring electrical installation into the building regs, only approved (not just certified) electricians (i.e. members of NICEIC) will be able to...
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