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Hello, I want to fit a new radiator in my existing system. My plumber removed the old one and capped of both pipes (JG speedfit end caps on existing copper). To do this he closed something on the boiler, then released pressure at the old radiator valves, whatever he closed created the vacuum in...

About to lay a 9mm plywood subfloor (on top of P5 chipboard) ready to lay Karndean looselay. Anyone recommend suitable screws to fit the Ply? Ideally don't want to have to pilot and countersink.... thanks

Hello all, Have a dot & dab wall, which was artex on plasterboard - this has at some point been skimmed - the skim comes off fairly easily. I'm about to brick slip the wall (approx 25 kgs /sqm including adhesive and grout) Can I ? / best option - 1. Screw backer boards directly over...

Is this ok? (see PDF) Have I got it right? Can you simply daisy chain like this? Lamps are Hue GU10's, 5.5w, so (7x5.5 = 37.5w, A=0.023, nothing to worry about?) thanks

Hi, Currently have a Danfoss RX1 and TP5000Si wireless thermostat. I've seen that in some situations the common on the heatlink is bridged to the live feed to give 240v call for heat to the boiler. My current setup is shown for the RX1. Is the wiring the nest heatlink really as simple as...

Hello, I already know the answer I think...... Contacted Screwfix regarding titan power tool spares....told they don't stock them... Mmmm, found out Screwfix own Titan, tried to contact titan....canlt find anything but company in Uk id dormant.... So whilst good value, and in my experience...

Hello, I'm looking for a way to make sanding emulsion on walls easier - I hear 'yes aren't we all?' The walls have had the emulsion slapped on so thick the wall finish is terrible, and the poor plastering below the emulsion isn't that great either. I've been using a sanding pad which is...

Hello, I have a couple of 10w LED outdoor spotlights to install and will control them from a remote through a RF socket - the socket adaptors that plug into the wall socket. Question is can I / should I break into he lighting ring in the loft and put a wall socket in? Or should I be running a...

I've been looking into initial setup for kitchen lighting with the option to expand to more zones in other rooms and have found the WiFi 104 controller - up to 12 zones.... For my initial setup of just 4 receivers and 10m of RGBW - £650 !!! So I've just been looking at Philips Bridge and Hue...

Just bought one off ebay...cheap to fit in in laws conservatory (as standard PIR keeps false alarming), I have the 8IR110's in my own house and have no problems with these in my conservatory - that's what I understand about the DT's as they need both signals to alarm, hence why I got the...

Have a mid 80's detached with suspended floors with air bricks. Currently no carpets and gaps etc. at skirting boards, so plenty of draft opportunities. The ground floor is split over two levels with three rooms open plan so a big area to heat. I want to put in some insulation between the...

Hello, About to order this fan, but the wiring diagram shows a 2 pole fan isolator. Can I use a 3 pole as per the alternative wiring diagram? From lighting circuit, take L&N through a 3 amp FCU to the isolator.... I will put a new pull cord in as I want to switch separately from the lights...

I installed an Accenta G4 metal panel with two RKP's, two bells and an internal sounder recently, all working fine.... I'm not using the PA or the Fire on the panel, just PIR's and magnetics. I have a couple of question on the speech dialler: 1. If not using the 'Follow Me' function can you...

Hello, Done the search, but not really found a definitive answer.... Is this correct- From a socket on the ring, spur off to a new 13a fused spur adjacent to it (for ability to isolate outside socket), then through wall to IP rated socket with RCD built into it. thanks OG

Can someone please confirm, I want to install 2 mains smoke alarms from the CU. Do I just run a radial circuit in 1.5mm T&E, then 4 core for the interconnect between the two alarms? Also what size MCB - 16A ? thanks

I've seen these on screwfix and they look good with good reviews. I'm putting some downlights in, and the exiting rose wiring comes through a very small hole on the side of the joist, so 'ideally' I don't want to cut a big hole to get a standard juntion box into the ceiling void, thus these...

Came home last night to find code F28 on the screen -appliance does not start. I've tried the reset and it tries, but then come back with the fault, it did warm the tap water for a few seconds during the reset. I've read the install manual which suggests a number of possible faults, gas...

I have a pull cord for the fan and a separate pull cord for the lights. Thinking i knew what i wanted to replace the fan switch, i bought a 2 way pull cord. however the connections to the current switch are : 1 way 2 way COM N and an earth. Can i somehow connect with the 2 way...

I've had one of these for 14 years so it's done quite well anyway. Don't ahve the model number handy right now... Suddenly although the wash cycles are fine, when i switch to dryer the heat is still there, but it appears to be letting water in on the drying cycle so the clothes are hot but...

Hello, I've tiled my bathroom walls in large format tiles in a brick pattern (600x400). Even if i use the same floor tiles the grout joints can only match up along two walls, due to the way i've planned the other two walls...i.e tiles planned around a shower on one wall.. I now have...