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Hi, RE: Snapped Bolt Thread in Cast Iron Housing We have a multi fuel cast iron stove. It has a door with a window (as normal), and either side thin oblong windows. After three years of use, all the glass is in a bad way, and one has cracked in half. After removing the door so it could...

Hi A number of years ago EDF changed our electric meter. Following that, we started to receive higher bills that we were not used to. They sent out an engineer who rigged up another meter - so both run in tandem. for around 2 weeks. Result: both meters matched. So there was nothing wrong with...

Hi A few days ago we had a Dyson engineer come to fix the vacuum cleaner. The same guy has been fixing the washing machine and vacuum here for years. I wasn’t at home, but after he had fixed it, he tested the electrics by putting a tester in a regular socket. He told my wife that the...

Hi Property built around 1976. It is built on a 9 inch concrete raft (because of type of land it was built on). We have been here 12 years. Every winter we have the same problem, the kitchen gets very cold. Just above the DPM on the kitchen wall is a regular plastic vent. The is where the...

Hi One Redland "half round ridge tile" on a gable garage has been blown down (it's the first one - the others look okay). And a number of same style ridge tiles on some of the 'hips' on the property have come loose and fallen down resting on the Roman interlocking tiles. On the hips where...

:? Hi What is the maximum height of a timber fence between two detached properties? Presumably this is classed as a Party Fence inasmuch as the fence is between two front gardens. The properties are not on a public highway - in fact the road is deemed Private, and is a No Through lane...

:? Hi Before I ask my question I need to explain what happened previously. Exactly a year ago while I was in hospital for major surgery my wife and daughter had my ensuite completely ripped out, because they were worried that my wound would get infected. This is because my ensuite...

:( Hi Just a quick question. On the 27 October 2013 we had a burglary from the garage. Around £7,000 of equipment (mainly Makita tools) were taken. Due to major surgery just a week after the burglary and the life altering affects of the surgery, plus lots of other problems, I am...

:? Hi Just a few questions about drainage for surface water. My drive has been getting progressively worse over the years from flooding. Could be 2 inches deep at its worst over a large area. The soak away is now blocked, a power washer used to help clear it, but it's had it...

:? Hi Last week "dean7445" explained to me about how to work out what new boiler is best for the "flow rate". I have added up all the current radiators, including additional radiators as there might be a change of property layout upstairs. That is I've added all BTU's and kW's...

Hi The time has come for a new boiler. I don't want to break any forum rules but are you able to say what make/models or companies to stay clear off? We are restricted because it is LPG. Below are two models that look like they'd fit what we need. I've emailed Vallant to see if...

:( Hi On Sunday I had a problem with electrics on a 'new faulty replacement combi boiler pump'. I contacted the 'Electrics UK' forum, who were helpful. There is a few outstanding questions that as Gas Safe/Corgi you hopefully might be able to help with. Since Sunday the pump...

:( Hi The request below was added to a post sent the other day that was thankfully answered, and I suspect it has been missed, so I have sent as a 'new topic' Basically, I was installing a direct replacement combi bolier circulating pump (Grundfos 15 - 50/60 130). BUT the...

:( Hi Yesterday I had to replace a Grundfos circulating pump on a Combi Boiler. The new pump was a direct replacement unit. I switched off the 3 amp fused spur. The cable/current/load for the 240v pump as far as I can see does NOT go through the boiler PCB (the computer board)...

Hi This is an odd request - but let me explain. Alpha CB28 LPG Combination Boiler The boiler has stopped working - no hot water and no central heating. The fault finding page of manual point to two possible faults. ONE If the "B" light flashes every 5 seconds or so, and I...

Hi RE: Query about first floor extension Side Elevation Windows I’ve read that there are restrictions regarding first floor windows situated on a side elevation, such as obscured glass, or sill height minimum of 1.7m etc. My question; Is there any flexibility if the nearest property...

:? Hi Sorry to be a pain for asking 8 in-depth questions, but I cannot be without the boiler as I have three grandchildren living here (4 years, 3 years and 18 months), so I'm trying to get everything clear in my mind, and the parts, so I do not have to travel to a merchants (as I...

Hi Thinking about a new boiler. Came across this damming article; Condensing Boilers a Waste of Money from a reputable website: thisismoney.co.uk http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/bills/article-1710224/Are-condensing-boilers-a-waste-of-money.html If you have the time - is this...

:( Hi The block work for our extension is nearly complete. Blocks used with 100mm full fill cavity (Knauf Earthwool DriTherm Cavity Slab 32 Ultimate) are: Celcon Standard Blocks Plain Face - 440mm x 215mm Since the heavy rain, the walls/blocks are standing in around 8 inches of...

:? Hi Just some advice on "blocks" for 100mm cavity (outer and inner skins), and your experienced views. The specs for full fill 100mm cavity is: Knauf Earthwool DriTherm 32 Ultmate Thickness - 100mm Thermal conductivity - (W/mK) 0.032 Thermal resistance...