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by SeanRocks
Thu Nov 03, 2016 1:03 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Socket Backbox Install on Dot and Dab Wall
Replies: 1
Views: 6276

Socket Backbox Install on Dot and Dab Wall

Hi I am looking to install a few new sockets on a dot and dab plasterboard wall with brick behind. I am looking to use double-gang sockets. Can anyone advise on the back-box depth that I should be using? Should I use the plastic ones for plasterboard or metal back-boxes? Also, I am looking to put th...
by SeanRocks
Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:54 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Pressurized System Losing Pressure With Newly Installed Worcester 27Kw Boiler
Replies: 0
Views: 2312

Pressurized System Losing Pressure With Newly Installed Worcester 27Kw Boiler

Hi I have recently had a heat only Worcester 27kw regular boiler installed in the roof. Its a pressurized system with mains water fed into an expansion tank into the boiler. If I open the valvues on the expansion tank, I can pressurise up to 1 bar only. Is this what I should expect? My understanding...
by SeanRocks
Thu Nov 03, 2016 12:43 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Demolishing Plasterboard Cupboard that Housed old Boiler
Replies: 1
Views: 4714

Demolishing Plasterboard Cupboard that Housed old Boiler

Cupboard.jpg Hi I am going to remove a cupboard that previously housed the boiler. Asbestos has been removed professionally and existing water pipes will be shortened above ceiling level that used to feed the boiler. Old gas pipes will be cut off below floor level. I have had people in to advise th...
by SeanRocks
Thu Jul 14, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Help Extending Cables to Relocate Sockets and Swtches
Replies: 2
Views: 9516

Help Extending Cables to Relocate Sockets and Swtches

Hi I have knocked down a dry wall that housed some plug sockets and light switches. These will be relocated to a nearby existing wall. The problem is that the cables are about 0.5m too short as they are. Hence need extending. Based on the wiring as shown in the pictures, the plug socket is on a ring...
by SeanRocks
Thu Jul 14, 2016 11:25 am
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Is this a Gas Pipe Protruding our of Kitchen Floor
Replies: 3
Views: 3338

Re: Is this a Gas Pipe Protruding our of Kitchen Floor

Thank you for all the responses. I have called in a gas Safe engineer who will do a safety check and advise.

Wishing you all well and thanking you again
by SeanRocks
Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Is this a Gas Pipe Protruding our of Kitchen Floor
Replies: 3
Views: 3338

Is this a Gas Pipe Protruding our of Kitchen Floor

Hi Per the attached image, I have a pipe protruding from the floor in the kitchen where the previous owner had his cooker. I suspect that it is a gas pipe but would like confirmation. I am a bit confused as to why there is no shut-off. Can anyone please advise if an in-line shut-off can be added? Al...
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