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I have recently used plastic cladding in the bathroom, looks really good. Acouple of the joints have slightly opened up, is there anything I can put in hte joints to disguise them ?

OK, I have seen these things on the internet thingy and may have a good use for one but need to ask anyone who may have used them or know the different connection types. My plan is to have the dimpull to contrl the main lighting, and obviously dim as required, now my question, xtractor fan...

Just running something past everyone. Regarding bathroom extractor fan, would it be permissable to mount the fan isolator in a bathroom cupboard,currently houses combi boiler. 2nd question....regarding LED lighting, again would it be permissable to install switches inside the cupboard for...

Just to pose a question, suppose some one had rolls of old coloured cables, whats to stop them from using it currently, not informing LBA of the work done etc, because its old colours, who would ever know, apart from the person who installed it, there would be no proof of when it was installed...

I am currently carrying out a new installation in a new kitchen extension, the whole house was tested last year, the customer gave me the results so I could compare against mine to determine any detrioration. MMMmmmmmmm, its a TT supply, they test value of the ELI done in 2008 was 4.7 ohms...

Is it permissable to feed a lighting circuit from a ring mains via a fused spur? If so what must be put in place to allow this etc.

Guys, I have recently completed a 1st fix in a new kitchen extension, obviously local council informed about the extension etc. I am 25+ years qualified, 2391, 17th, but I dont have part P because I work in street lighting department (9 years) and its not required. OK, 2.5mm ring mains in...

I have a Honeywell CM67RF Thermostat model T667D. I need the installer and user instructions but cannot find them for this unit. There are CM67RF manuals to download via Honeywell but the picture of the model is differen to mine. Theirs has the slider switch to the left side of the stat, mine...

My Vaillant Combi Boiler is in Bathroom cupboard, it was serviced by British Ripoff Gas late last year... They told me that new Regs came into force 2008 regarding ventillation and currently my installation would fail. What do the new regs state/requirements for boiler in Bathroom...

If the house next door installs a damp proof course in the party wall, does that also damp proof my wall too on my side?

The house next door has been sold, it is in need of updating, possibly it needs the chimney breast removed from the kitchen on the adjoining wall to us. I take it this will need a party wall agreement, who needs to get this, do we get a copy from the builder or the council. Do we have any...

I have solved my leaking cistern at last. Thought it were coming down the bolt threads that attach the cistern to the pan cos they go all the way thru the cistern BUT.... Stripped out cistern and put it in shed on a couple of paint tins.....water is coming from the flush mechanism seal, it...

So, just fitted a new toilet, close coupled cistern to pan. Allseemed good until approx 24 hrs later. Found a small leak from the righthand side plastic bolt that holds the cistern onto the pan. It is having a slight drip from underneath. I have had the bolt out and the dome shaped rubber...

I am looking towards a CTI unit, apart from CTI mcb's, which other type / manufacturer fit?

I am replacing the bath and need a 3/4 isolation valve..Struggling to find one, need to try Plum Centre tomorrow. Does one exist Would the following work....Use a 22mm isolation valve but replace the 22mm olive with a 3/4 one... Any ideas?

Got a customer who's house is subject to nussiance tripping, cannot find any real problems with insulation tester. Trips mainly on mornings, never at night, with no appliances on either. Suggestion, change DB to split load, main switch for lighting and feed to two 30mA rcd units in the...

Can someone let me know what size the copper pipes need to be to feed a bath, hot and cold. cheers

Decided to replace bathroom suite, need a 1600 bath, toilet, sink. Where's the best / cheapest place to order, probably online? cheers

Basically, is it cheaper to run a combi boiler (gas) on low setting over winter 24/7 or is it more economical to have it come on twice a day, morning and night. Probably 2.5 hrs a morning and 7-8 hours at night? Thanks

The chimney breast was removed downstairs kitchen approx 30 years ago but not above in bathroom....How serious is this? I know it can be put right and this part has not moved in 30 years. I dont know what extra supports were put under the floor cos it was like that when we bought house. The...