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    Nest gen 3 to replace Honeywell ST9400C double check wiring

    Replacing a Honeywell ST9400C timer with a nest gen 3 for a friend and just wanted a second opinion I've got this correct. He's got a y layout system with this loverly nest of wires in wiring centre Honeywell ST9400 wiring - only has N L 1 3 4 connected So it follows Y plan wiring...
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    Aqualisa Smart Valve Under Bath Installation

    Just deciding on taps for new bathroom and mrs is keen on a Aqualisa smart bath filler https://www.aqualisa.co.uk/aqualisa-unity-q-smart-shower-concealed-with-bath-fill-hp-combi.html In the instructions it states the smart valve box can go under the bath: "Choose the position for your Aqualisa...
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    Extend soil pipe for shower waste advice

    I'm adding a shower to my bathroom to the left of where the soil pipe bends for the toilet. A toilet will be fitted back in it's original place. I need to keep the 40mm shower waste below floor level so using a branch vertically isn't an option. Would something like the following be ok? Use a...
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    Electric Shower Clogging With Lime scale - Options?

    Hi, after a bit of advice please. I've got a Triton Amber III that is around 3 years old. Recently the shower head has starter to get clogged with large pieces of lime scale and needs to be cleaned out every week. My first thought was to simply replace the shower as it's only around 50quid but I...
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    Nest advice with my current system

    Hi, just looking at my current setup to see if I'll buy a nest and go ahead with installing it. I have a Potterton profile 60e boiler, Honeywell st7100 control panel and a single thermostat, hotwater tank and a 3 way valve. This is all connected to a Honeywell sundial box which I believe is...
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    Conduit in Wall

    I'm looking to replace some 1.5mm 3 core and earth for a light switch that has got the green goop problem. Currently the light switch has one 1.5mm twin and earth and 1.5mm 3 core with no earth in metal oval conduit that is in plaster - I think its around 16mm. I'm pretty certain that there is...
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    Downlights - junction box or push connector?

    I was going to use a small junction box for each of the downlights I'm going to use so that it will fit throught the hole - something like this: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/ASJ501.html but then I saw these push connector ones: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TLCT100C.html Are...
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    Clay soil pipe - need to add waste, options?

    I am going to replace our downstairs toilet as it is quite old. When looking closer I noticed that the waste from the toilet goes into a clay pipe that is above the floor. I also want to add a sink - there currently isn't one so I need to add a connection for waste. Here is a pic: image here...
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    GU10 Energy Saving Bulbs - Does this type work?

    I've come accross these energy saving GU10 bulbs: Here I was wondering has anyone had any experiance with them as I know the ones that are just plastered with normal LEDs are poo! I know an alternative is the CFL bulbs that are bigger Here But need to work out whats best to get before I...
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    Spur Question

    Quick question about adding a spur for a plug socket. My house has one ring for all the plug sockets. I want to a double socket to a room. My question is I know that the ring for the sockets runs above the wall for the socket in the room above, can I spur from this and run it down the wall or do...
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    Light Fitment Question

    I've replaced most of the lights in my home, but have never come across a light like the one I've just bought. Basically it only has a transformer in the base that screws to the ceiling with a L and N connection but no earth. The corresponding L and N that come out of the transformer and what...
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    Can I do this?

    What I'm after is to move my meter down by about 3 to 4 inches - before you all cry you can't do that the supply company has to do it would I be allowed to do this? This is my current setup, supply fuse and meter mounted on chipboard, with the fuse being about 4 inches lower than the meter...
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