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James Thank you for the reply, I have read the manual and I'm more than happy thats it is within my capability. However I was hoping for any addtional pointers or things to be aware of in addtion to manual instructions. Regards Rob

Hi I have just ordered a replacement heat exchanger for my Glowworm EP60F. I know its an option to take the old one out and clean it however given the age I think replacement might be better. Can I tackle this my self? I'm competant with pipework and electrics (qualified enginner and...

Metecal et al Thank you for the replys and advice. I have taken a seperate cable back to the panel for each PIR/Sensor. Part of the reason for doing it myself so I could route cables where i wanted them rather then just next to the carpet grip strip. Metecal Thank you for...

Alarm Thank you for the reply, I have the engineers code and manuals. Disregarding the power and tamper wires, I took a pair of wires from the PIR to the terminals for each zone. Should Zones not in be linked or looped? ie short circuit. I will go back and read the manual in...

Hi Finally got round to adding a couple of PIR's to alarm panel on Sunday, they were wired to zones 5 & 6. The walk test found them and the red LED's started flashing. I had assumed they were ok however, when the system was set the new PIR's did not trigger the system. Have I missed...

Rough Great, really helpful. So need to handle in the same way as Easi fill. Regards Rob

Rough Thanks, given how long I have had a bag of Easi fill, I'll just go for a 5 Kg bag of adhesive. How is likely to take to set? Regards Rob

Hi Just about to start putting up 90mm coving in a hallway (I can only handle so much Christmas TV/Relatives/Alcohol), can anyone recommend an adhesive? Is it my imagination or did someone recommend using Gyproc Easi-fill? Also any pointers on painting paper faced coving would be welcome...

Hi Just about to start putting up 90mm coving in a hallway (I can only handle so much Christmas TV/Relatives/Alcohol), can anyone recommend an adhesive? Is it my imagination or did someone recommend using Gyproc Easi-fill? Also any pointers on painting paper faced coving would be welcome...

Thanks, I bought a new old stock 723 built in valve (£20) and a new logic rail and head, so all good. I had thought a Grundfos Niagara 1.5 bar for the pump. Regards Rob

Thanks for the replies, collegue has just suggested that a thicker PVA coat will be required as well. 12 mm board on 230mm centres, max height 1.2m. Regards Rob

Seco Thank you for the observation on the cartridge, I know I can't avoid buying a high flow cartridge and this has prompted the question. Do I just buy a new shower (Excel) and if I do will I see a significant difference that is worth the hassle of ripping the valve out of the wall...

Hi Currently carrying out significant renovation of the hall; new stair spindles, sinking pipes and new coving etc. Having removed the oh so attractive 1960's staircase cladding and had the new spindles and hand rail fitted. Had to renew the studding under the stairs, re-boarded at the...

Hi I would like to add a pump to my shower in the New Year. The shower is currently an old built in Mira 723 in perfect working order (new cartridge, and fittings). I understand, I will need to change the cartridge if I get a pump fitted, had a flange fitted with the new hot water...

Hi Very helpful, thanks for the recommendation. I'm not in any great rush, would Tung oil give a better finish? Regards Rob

Hi I would be grateful for some advice on finishing the following: - Oak Fire Surround - Oak Handrail Looking through previous posts, oil rather than varnish seems to be best. But which oil; tung or Danish? Yours thoughts would be most welcome Kind Regards Rob

Cabinman Thanks, it seems cleaner to incorporate FCU into the ring, rather than use a spur. One thought, strictly speaking should the boiler be on a radial as well? Rob

Ok I would like to install a shower pump in the airing cupboard at the base of the HWC, the current arrangement has the immersion heater a radial 20A breaker (on top of the job I know) and the Boiler on a fused (5amp) spur from the upstairs ring. Should the shower pump be an addtional...

Gents Thanks, for the advice in the end the price charged matched the quality of the work, so no need for any unplesentness It has taken me a little time to correct it, rewipe the joints to remove excess solder, fit tank stat and add fibre washer to move flange outlet from finshed postion...

Rotherberger well worth the investment, even for DIYer's.