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by kgilhespy
Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: FLOOD DEFENCES
Replies: 4
Views: 2797

FLOOD DEFENCES

Thanks for your comments & I too am sceptical about the benefit (if any)
by kgilhespy
Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:18 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: FLOOD DEFENCES
Replies: 4
Views: 2797

FLOOD DEFENCES

My estate has a problem with flooding. The problem is with the inabilityof the surface water drains to cope with prolonged rainfall. The system backs and water rises up through the drains. As many properties are sited lower than the road level the excess water then runs into the adjacent properties ...
by kgilhespy
Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Low voltage in light circuit?
Replies: 1
Views: 7106

Low voltage in light circuit?

I have two ceiling lights in one room which are both operated from a single switch. Recently one of the bulbs blew but when I replaced it neither light would come on. When I checked for power at the 1st ceiling rose with a multimeter I only got a reading of approx 185 volts. The other lights onthesa...
by kgilhespy
Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:10 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Redring "Expressions" shower
Replies: 1
Views: 2996

Redring "Expressions" shower

Expressions 5000 elec shower problem.
"Overheat light" switch comes on even when only set to "medium" so never gets warm. Has worked OK for over 2 years.
Makes no difference adjusting the flow.
Is it fixable or does it need replacing completely?
by kgilhespy
Thu Jun 28, 2007 9:49 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Sealing Threaded Couplings
Replies: 1
Views: 3306

Sealing Threaded Couplings

I have a bath tap with a parallel male thread. I've bought an adapter to mate with the tap & accept 22mm copper via an olive compression fitting. I feel though that the adapter should have included a washer as I'm uncertian that the adapter will seal on the parallel thread. Will a washer be reqd...
by kgilhespy
Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:40 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Extending bathroom lighting
Replies: 2
Views: 4275

Extending bathroom lighting

Currently have one single ceiling light operated by std pull switch.
Looking to replace light with 6 recessed spots but not the low voltage type.
Will the 6 x 35w put too much load on the system?
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