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We all have disasters so stop beating yourself up and please don't rush into doing something just to get a quick result to solve problem as you might make things worse My advice would be wait until your builder comes back off holiday before doing anything else as he is the last person to have worked...

2tellytel

Try a drop of white spirits on a soft cloth

2tellytel

Obviously not their to see your set up, but hope explanation of what I have installed in my home set out below is of some help. I have an instantaneous electric shower which is connected directly to the rising main.Hence only one cold water pipe. However I also have a mixer shower which has hot and ...

2tellytel

Can only give you theoretical answer obviously as not there to physically see what you have. However as far as I am aware having the previous flat twin and earth cables with colour coding red(live), black(neutral) compared to brown (live) , blue (neutral) in latest wiring regs is not reason enough i...

2tellytel

Obviously not there to see exactly what set up you have but the pipe you describe as over flow, sounds like the vent pipe which goes to feed and expansion tank via the boiler and is installed to vent the system if it over heats. You can go to www.socket2em.co.uk and click on "my plumbing" ...

2tellytel

I would contact your local consumer association (check on web or phone direc). However they may tell you to write (not e-mail) to the building company, recorded delivery. Building companies sub-contract much of the work such as fitting windows, kitchens etc. and they would or should have carried out...

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Many diy folks get a little confused when dealing with domestic lighting circuits in relation to the switch wire. Why not check out the free basic tutorial at www.socket2em.co.uk (my electrics) which not only gives a basic insight into UK domestic wiring circuits, but also has an interactive tutoria...

2tellytel

I am speaking as a person who is not an advocate of cavity wall insulation , cavities came in for a reason.

Therefore I would not lay the insulation over the gap, but then it is just my opinion.

Also when insulating lofts make sure the loft is well ventilated

2tellytel

Hi, obviously I cannot see exactly what you have got, but assuming it is working as an air vent, I would not attempt to chisel away at it, could be very messy and give you bigger problem. You say it sticks out approx two thirds of an inch, in that case I would get some 1"x 1" timber or suc...

2tellytel

Hi again, My pump is in the airing cupboard at the base of the hot water cylinder,but be aware that it is the cold water tank that dictates the pressure for hot and cold water, not the hot water cylinder. For example in my case the cold water tank feeds the cold side of my twin impeller pump and als...

2tellytel

I am making the assumption that the old air vent is flush to the wall and always open.

If so just cover with flush plastic slider vent, this will give you the option of venting when needed and shutting off when not.

hope this helpful

2tellytel

This may not be the answer you want to hear, however I have a small stove (puffin) and I had similar problem I decided to chop away the plaster to reveal the brick work, then I made sure it was well pointed up. You can leave this bare brick or paint I decided to paint Apart from repainting now and a...

2tellytel

Hi, with regard to your question. I have a twin impeller pump installed on my shower system in uk. From what you say you are using a single impeller pump, hence one source of water Therefore if we concentrate on the cold water side, my cold water storage tank (your plastic drum) , the specifications...

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Hi, obviously very difficult to give 100% answer when not there in person, however I had similar problem after I installed my central heating, remember copper will expand when heated, therefore may be cause of pipe popping out of clip. Also if the pipe itself is not straight and has a slight curve i...

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Two important points to make first, 1.with regard to bathroom electrics you must check out the part "P" section of the building regs in relation to electrics as there are strict rules now governing what you can and cannot do. 2.The existing three core and earth cable you have which can be ...

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