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Hi folks I've just finished installing a Premier 24 and I've got the detection side of the panel programmed just fine. I've got a Com2400 installed (new panel so not connected the fly lead to Com1), however, whenever it's enabled I just get the ATS unavailable and ATS path fault error...

Hi folks I've just bought a 2 gang RJ45 face plate to use in our new extension (Pic attached). Only problem is I haven't got a clue how to wire it...:oops::oops: I am used to using the push down type jacks, however, this one is different and I can't figure out if you simply push the...

Hi all Sorry, I'm back with another question about our extension. The builder has removed the existing exterior wooden french doors and frame today, which has revealed that there is no lintel above them (previously a 2400mm wide window which was converted into doors and infill panels prior...

Hi all We're in the process of having a rear single storey extension built at the moment, and as part of this there are 2 x Velux (MO4 78x98) windows installed either side of a doubled up rafter in a pitched roof. We have the windows but I need to order the flashing kits for them. I know I...

Hi everyone Many thanks for he brilliant advice I had previously regarding the foundations for my new extension currently being built. The shell is now built and I'm looking to order the insulation for the pitched roof (builder was employed to do shell only). Local BCO have confirmed that...

Hi folks I'm hoping one you very knowledgable folks can clarify a couple of points for me. I'm having a single storey rear extension built at the moment on our living room. The extension will be used as a dining room. The builder has been contracted to put up the shell only. Due to...

Hi folks We're having an extension built at the rear of our house (3m deep x 4m wide) and the builder has dug 2/3rd's of the foundations so far. The extension is being done under PD and the contract with the builder is one for design and build. Having looked at the trench's yesterday when...

Hi all I'm just looking into having a rear extension built on our semi detached house. The extension will be on the boundary line and will be 3 metres deep to keep within permitted development. My only concern is that the wall on the boundary line would probably fall inside a 45 degree...

Hi Hopefully this will be a fairly simple and straight forward one for you! Our lighting circuits (up and down) currently do not have a cpc and are in need of a rewire. Earlier this year we had a new feed (RCD protected on a previously unused 6amp MCB using 1.5mm) ran into the 1st floor...

Hi Firstly, well done to all of you who regularly give up your time to help others on here, I've learned loads since I started to read the forum a couple of years back. I'm currently re-vamping our main bedroom which at the moment has a central ceiling pendant (2 way switched at wall and...

Hi folks I've fitted a new back to wall pan and concealed cistern today and all has gone well apart from the cistern seems to take a little while to fill. The cistern is fed from the tank which is about 1.9 meters above the toilet. The new cistern is a Macdee Pneu-compact. It has a...

Hi folks Thanks to everyone for the great advice on the gas pipe previously. I'm now starting to look at moving the waste pipe to the wc. I have an internal CI soil pipe that runs vertically through the house and out through the roof. There is only one wc connected to the pipe. The...

Hi folks. I'm doing some work in our bathroom at the moment, and we'd like to install an illuminated mirror (with shaver socket built in) and an extractor fan. Our current lighting circuits (upstairs and down) are live and neutral only and don't have an earth. I can't afford to have the...

Hi folks My f-i-l has been around today to start lifting the floor boards to start our bathroom refit. On cutting through one board we've discovered a gas pipe running at an angle under it!! When cutting the board we have scratched the top of the pipe with the saw. Its got a scratch...

Hi folks I'm about to embark on refitting the bathroom and I'm looking for some advice/suggestions. At the moment the basin waste runs along a wall (boxed in) and into a cast iron stack, where as the shower/bath waste runs through the wall and into a hopper outside. I'd like to run the...

Hi I have recently moved into a new house and the garage (attached to the house) power and lighting, and the garden lights are being fed from a 8 way split load CU that is located witin the garage (not IP rated). There is a seperate CU in the house for the main circuits. Is this acceptable...