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I am getting an unvented CH system fitted in a couple of weeks and have a quick question. The copper discharge pipe from the cylinder will exit the house at the first floor height and then run down the exterior wall to the ground which is approx 2.5m (Dot and Dab walls prevent it from being...

I currently have an outside socket and I am looking to run a spur to a weatherproof enclosure. The cable run will only be about 30cm and will be at waist height. SWA would offer the most protection but could Hi-tuf/nyy-j be used instead and would it need any extra protection? BTW - I'm in...

I bought a Polyplumb Double Check Valve to put on my Hot Water supply to my bath mixer tap. The website I bought it off says that it is "Not for Central Heating", which it isn't. The packaging that it came in says "Cold Water Only". Other Websites that sell the same product only have a...

I have a bath shower mixer tap which has been installed for some time and is fed from Mains cold and Gravity hot. As this is unbalnced it meant it was difficult to get an even temperature when using the shower as any minor adjust meant the temperature would go from warm to either scolding or...

When using the "Night Set" function on my alarm there seems to be fundamental flaw. When I set the alarm the keypad beeps twice to warn that the alarm is setting you then have 60 secs to exit from the Last exit zone (curently downstairs hall). All that is fine, however later when I re-enter...

Where can I buy small radiator bleed valves? They seem to only come in 3 sizes 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 The bleed valve in my rad which needs changed due to the bleed valve being seized closed is about half the size of the replacement 1/8 that I bought. I have looked in the big sheds. Lots of...

Looking for some advice. Currently having a garage conversion done, the garage is integral with a kids bedroom above. The purpose of the soundproofing is to minimise any airbourne noise (TV) from penetrating the bedroom above. Architect specified 100mm accoustic mineral wool between...

I have a 3ft post and rail fence which sperates the paths between my house and my neighours. The rails are currently nailed to one side of the posts and with the slats addeed it isn't centred evenly and means the fence encroaches over one of the paths. As the fence needs a little repair due...

I have a Gas Powerflue type fire in my livingroom. When it is not in use (most of the time) there is a noticeable draught coming through from outside. I believe this is normal for a powerflue type fire :shock: Is it possible to add some ducting to the extractor unit on the outside wall of...