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    Shower

    Morning to all. I have a simple question: I have COLD water from the MAIN supply. I have HOT water from an UNVENTED 80 L electric cylinder in the loft. I plan to install a shower. What do I need (to make sure difference in pressures does not create problems)? 1. Mixer tap shower...
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    French/Italian plumbing connections?

    Hi Guys, can I use an electric hot water tank (e.g. Ariston made) bought in French and/or Italy here in UK? My question regards more the plumbing side and not the electrical. I know for fact that in Italy the connection is 1/2 inch. Any useful advice? I much appreciate your help.
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    Which heaters?

    Hi Guys, As a novice I need an advice. For a room size 4x3.7 m with no central (gas) heating what it is BETTER and CHEAPER the heaters that run as written “from 2p per minute”, or these convector Heaters (lets say of 2Kw)? Or do you know others convenient electric heaters (e.g. these...
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    Different voltage

    Chaps, electrical question: Can I fit an appliance that works at 230V with a, say, 1.5 Kw heating element in UK where we have 240V?
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    Electrical regulation in UK

    Hi guys, Could anyone explain me technically/electrically why in my small bathroom (where now it is fitted one of this copper cylinders with foam insulation) might be not possible to install one of these Heatrae cistern type? Really many thanks
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    Strength of a wall

    Chaps, I am planning to put on a wall an electric water heater (50L means full of water will weigh about 100 Kg). How can I check if the wall is strong enough? If not what can I do? PS I live in a ca. 25 years old council flat top floor and walls are made with grey blocks that I...
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    Hot Water Tank- BIG Problem

    Guys got a big problem. I am not British and it is difficult for me to make the right choice. Living in a flat with no gas I do not know what is best. I have an electric shower and we are 2 people living with usual needs. My questions are: 2. Putting an electric water heater, what would...
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    Desperate on electric water heater

    Thanks for the reply on the water tank in the loft but I am still lost. I am not British and it is difficult for me to make the right choice. Living in a flat with no gas I do not know what is best. I have an electric shower and we are 2 people living with usual needs. My questions are: 1...
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    Water Tank in the loft

    I live in the top floor of a council estate. I`d like to move the electric boiler in the loft. DO I need the permission from the council? Full will weight 200 kg. Do I need to confirm the loft will hold the weight?
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    HEATING IN THE CEILINGS

    Hi All, I just bought a council flat. It has heating elements in the ceiling (electric). Is it normal, Is it any good (for me works well). Ta
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