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by Lawrence
Fri Dec 07, 2018 1:50 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Stuart & Turner 2 Bar Twin Pump Problem
Replies: 0
Views: 2757

Stuart & Turner 2 Bar Twin Pump Problem

I have a Stuart & Turner standard 2 bar twin pump fitted running 2 shower rooms. The shower rooms are back to back. When the pump was fitted 2 months ago both showers pumped no problem, regardless of which one was opened first. Now, if I turn on the valve in one shower room (the nearest valve to...
by Lawrence
Mon Aug 13, 2018 5:27 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Shower Pump Disaster After Fitting Stuart and Turner Standard 2 Bar Pump
Replies: 0
Views: 2609

Shower Pump Disaster After Fitting Stuart and Turner Standard 2 Bar Pump

What a disaster. Just fitted a new pump (Stuart and Turner standard 2 bar) to an aqualisa concealed valve shower system. As soon as the pump kicked in I had water gushing out from the back of the airing cupboard. I managed to expose the back board on which the valve has been mounted in the cavity an...
by Lawrence
Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Replacement UPVC Fascia and Soffits for old Hardboard Soffits
Replies: 0
Views: 2134

Replacement UPVC Fascia and Soffits for old Hardboard Soffits

Hi All. I've just had my fascia and soffits replaced with a UPVC product. Previously I had hardboard soffits with a vent running all the way round. The spec for the job said a continuous over fascia vent would be used but it looks like the contractor has fitted it every metre or so on 2 sides of the...
by Lawrence
Sat Jan 19, 2013 3:29 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: UPVC windows flexing
Replies: 4
Views: 3779

Re: UPVC windows flexing

thanks Stoneboy - I will do that. What should be done with the fixing to stop the expansion moving the window?
by Lawrence
Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: UPVC windows flexing
Replies: 4
Views: 3779

UPVC windows flexing

I have had replacement uPVC windows fitted. They have a dark wood effect. When it is hot the windows 'move away' from the inside wall at the top and bottom corners leaving an approx. 5mm gap which lets draughts come thru. Any filler / sealant put around the inside of the frame cracks and looks unsig...
by Lawrence
Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:49 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Nuisance RCD tripping
Replies: 2
Views: 2776

Nuisance RCD tripping

my RCD is tripping intermittently. I have power circuits and a solar PV installation protected by the RCD. RCD tripped today with no change in load on the circuits i.e. fridge, freezer, TV (on standby) were all on and it tripped without any new load do solar PV installations potentially cause RCD pr...
by Lawrence
Fri May 06, 2011 7:35 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Lighting circuits tripping
Replies: 4
Views: 4164

thanks for the reply ericmark. would there be any issues from changing the B type MCB to a C or D type?

can you give me some examples of the inverter you refer to.
by Lawrence
Thu May 05, 2011 7:36 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Lighting circuits tripping
Replies: 4
Views: 4164

Lighting circuits tripping

I've moved in to a new house and identified a problem with the lighting circuits. The circuits have 1mm cable but have 16a MCBs fitted i.e. no circuit protection is being provided. I changed to a 6a MCB and the lights keep tripping despite, on the face of it, the load being low. On one circuit I hav...
by Lawrence
Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:35 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Head gear won't budge
Replies: 3
Views: 3182

thanks Stoneboy - there's definitel no removable cap or grub screw holding the headgear on
by Lawrence
Sat Feb 05, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Head gear won't budge
Replies: 3
Views: 3182

Head gear won't budge

I am trying to replace a ceramic cartidge in some bathroom taps. I cannot get the head gear off. Taps are about 6 years old. Any tips on how to get them off - my presumption is they should just pull off the nylon / plastic sleeve on the cartridge head. I have tried penetrating lubricant spray to no ...
by Lawrence
Sat Jan 23, 2010 3:41 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Fitting an outside tap
Replies: 3
Views: 4751

Fitting an outside tap

I have fitted a compression wall plate with the water supply coming in in a horizontal pipe. When I tighten up the 1/2" bib tap it finishes upside down! How can I get the tap to be in the correct vertical position?

thanks
by Lawrence
Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:48 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Stuck stop tap
Replies: 1
Views: 3609

Stuck stop tap

I have a stop valve that I cannot turn off by hand - probably hasn't been turned off for years.

Any tips on best way to be able to shut off without replacing would be appreciated

thanks
by Lawrence
Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:27 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Buzzing consumer unit
Replies: 3
Views: 3844

there are 6 x 9W bulbs
the circuit is a 2 way with only one dimmer switch

thanks
by Lawrence
Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Buzzing consumer unit
Replies: 3
Views: 3844

Buzzing consumer unit

I have recently fitted some dimmable low energy bulbs and changed the dimmer switch (link below) which I was advised was designed to be used with low energy dimmable bulbs However, when I now have the lights on (dimmed or on full power) I get a buzzing on the breaker at the consumer unit. Does anyon...
by Lawrence
Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Brick wall
Replies: 3
Views: 4510

Brick wall

I am about to build a brick wall 6' high x 4' wide. 2 bricks deep
The wall does not support any weight.

what depth of base should I lay for this wall?
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