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Hi, Apologies if this is in the wrong place! I am about to be getting a multi fuel stove installed as part of a renovation project. The flue is a Clay Flue which sits within the cavity of the wall which has the small polystyrene type insulation balls inside. My question is whether this would...

I'm hoping some of you experienced builders may be able to help me here (please!). My House was built in the 70's (77 I think). Originally the room I am concerned with was a Garage. This was converted around 10 years ago to a Bedroom, Ensuite & Sitting Room. I am now converting this space into...

Hi, I'm about to embark on a full Heating / HW system upgrade. However, there is one thing that is bothering me most. Whilst I am relatively happy at the choice of Boiler, I am unsure about the type of System I should be installing. Vented or unvented. My current system is a vented system...

Hi, im looking at a new boiler for my house and have been recommended the Grant Vortex w6/35 model. But given an option odof pro and eco version. From what i can see the benefit of the pro is upto 2% more efficient and the remote control facility. Does anyone have any experience they...

Hi, I am thinking of 'linking out' the Fresh water (cold) tank that is in my loft. My reason being is that I don't think its needed. Plus, our washing machine struggles to operate off a feed from the tank and I reckon that I would have more pressure straight off the main. I'm not sure...

Hi, I'm looking for a few recommendations (based on experience etc) for a new Oil Fired Boiler for my House. I have recently moved in to the house (4 Bed) and even though the heating is on The House is Baltic!! I suspect that the problem is down to A) the size of the Boiler (20KW) B) the...

Hi, Im looking for a little advice. When running Hot water, in order for the Boiler to kick in I need to turn the Tap on full bore. If I just turn the tap half way, then the boiler will not fire. This is quite a recent thing and am wandering if it could be a sticky DHW flowswitch? Can...

Hi, I was wandering if anyone could tell me there thoughts on this. As you can see in the picture there is a patch of dampness across the top of my skirting board in my hall way. The wall is a rendered sandstone wall and is has no external faces (ie internal wall). The patch just seems to...

Hi, Firstly let me explain myself, I don't claim to be any kind of roofer, so please forgive me if I am using the wrong terminology! :oops: So, here's my issue. I have recently noticed dampness on the ceiling / walls of the upstairs rooms on one side of the house. Looking inthe loft the...

first a bit of back ground to the problem. I have a Potterton performa 28i which has just had the Diverter valve changed. Since changing this, only half the heating appears to work (upstairs). The downstairs radiators have hot water getting to them, but is cold at the return side. I have...

Hi, I'm looking for some advice on cleaning the microbore pipes in my house due to a suspected blockage. Some might already know, that the Diverter valve on my potterton performa 28i changed out (twice). Since then the system hasn't worked properly. Essentially only 50% of the radiators...

Hi all, Just looking for your opinion on this. My Diverter Valve was recently leaking and as I have a cover policy I had Scottish Power out to look at it. They decided that they needed to change the valve as the couldn't get it open to chenge the stem. Anyway, they guy came to change...

Hi, Apologies for what may seem like a simple question to those in the know! I have just had a new Carpet fitted and suprise, suprise, the door is now unable to open / close without real force. So I am guessing the door needs to be planed. However, When the door is open, it needs >10mm...

Hi, I have been changing out the Compliance bushings on my car. I have completed the Drivers side without to much of an issue. However, I am now on with the Far side and having a bit of trouble. Attached to the 'Wish Bone' there is a Rod Stabiliser. This is bolted on using those allan head...

Hi, This is a post following on from my previous post about the Nabis Elixer Mono Bath Tap. I am needing to buy some Flexible tap connectors for this tap, however I can only seem to find 10 or 12mm X 15mm. Believe it or not, this model of Tap appears to be M15 x 15mm! Has anyone ever...

Hi, I have a problem with a Nabis Elixer Mono Bath Tap. Whilst trying to install the Tap I knackered one of the supplied pipes (with the screwed fitting for the Tap). Now I need to replace it! However, I cannot seem to find the exact size of thread required. Ideally I would replace...

Hi, I am looking to buy a Tile Cutter, and while the usual ones I see in B&Q etc would do the Job, I kinda begrudge forking out all that money for a Power tool I will seldom use. However, if I could buy a Table saw (which I would use) then is it possible to buy "diamond Tip" Blades for...

Hi, I have a 10mm (3 core) cable that will be pulled backfrom it's existing termination and re terminated into a JB. Within the JB will obviously be 10mm Terminals. The loading of the cable is such that a 2.5mm cable would have been sufficient, however due to the length of run 10mm has...

I recently posted a question about reslating my Roof due to the slating being done incorrectly. I am really gratefull for the response and am going to start ASAP. However I have began to wonder about the overall construction of the roof. I am slightly concerned about how the Trusses are...

Hi, I was wandering if anyone could offer me a little advice? I have a "Lean Too" Garage on the side of my House that was built around 4 years ago. The Builder said he was able to slate the roof so I allowed him to do it. Anyway, the Roof has never been water proof and has alway leaked. Over...