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by Mr White
Thu Nov 21, 2024 8:59 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Connection to septic tank - a bit of help please!
Replies: 2
Views: 32

Re: Connection to septic tank - a bit of help please!

You don't want to connect to the wrong pipe, call a specialist septic tank pumping company and ask them to come and look. (Septic tanks must be pumped out every few years.)
by Mr White
Sun Nov 17, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacing a wall-switch with a smart switch
Replies: 4
Views: 50

Re: Replacing a wall-switch with a smart switch

Carry on with your idea then. I do note, most "smart switches" require a back box of 35mm, the average lighting back box is 16 mm, you may be lucky and have a 25mm box, but you can get "extenders" instead of changing the back box. I have been perusing several smart switches and n...
by Mr White
Sat Nov 16, 2024 11:31 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacing a wall-switch with a smart switch
Replies: 4
Views: 50

Re: Replacing a wall-switch with a smart switch

What you have is called 2 way switching. (If the three switches you mention control the same light or lights at the same time, you have 2 way and intermediate) There is no such thing as a smart 2 way switch. (Or two-way and intermediate) You would have to change all 3 switches at the same time to co...
by Mr White
Fri Nov 15, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Earthing a ceiling light?
Replies: 1
Views: 27

Re: Earthing a ceiling light?

(Lighting is not a ring main) In your case, you have to provide your own terminal. Put it in a wago or a single connector block. Do NOT cut it off.
by Mr White
Fri Nov 15, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Condensation in loft ?
Replies: 3
Views: 53

Re: Condensation in loft ?

Sofit vents. You may already have them, but they could be blocked with all that glass fibre insulation you have. You will have to have a look.
The other thing is, where is all the damp air coming from? Lofts are usually cold and windy.
by Mr White
Thu Nov 14, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Condensation in loft ?
Replies: 3
Views: 53

Re: Condensation in loft ?

It is probably condensation, there should be ventilation in your loft, vents in the eves at least.
by Mr White
Tue Nov 05, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: How long for plaster to fully dry before painting
Replies: 1
Views: 58

Re: How long for plaster to fully dry before painting

As you said it depends on the weather where you are, since I am not there I do not know what the conditions are, the longer you leave it the better it will be.
by Mr White
Wed Oct 30, 2024 6:22 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Cutting LVT flooring along the skirting which has a stud wall built on it.
Replies: 1
Views: 51

Re: Cutting LVT flooring along the skirting which has a stud wall built on it.

Utility knife
by Mr White
Tue Oct 29, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Honeywell ST9400C 7 Day Programmer
Replies: 3
Views: 125

Re: Honeywell ST9400C 7 Day Programmer

I searched and I found videos of how to programme your programmer dating back 12 years ago, so yes the design is old, but you can still buy them today.
by Mr White
Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Turning current wetroom into a bathroom
Replies: 1
Views: 74

Re: Turning current wetroom into a bathroom

You can add a bath to a wet room, but it is not possible to see from this end of a keyboard, I suggest you get a bathroom fitter to come round and have a look. Don't be surprised if he says most of it will have to come out.
by Mr White
Fri Oct 18, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: upgrading under cabinet lights
Replies: 1
Views: 72

Re: upgrading under cabinet lights

So long as the existing power supply is the same voltage (12v) and it can supply the minimum current for the total number of new lights then yes it will work. To establish this, you will need to look at the power rating of the existing power supply.
by Mr White
Sat Oct 12, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Toilet seat - how to remove?
Replies: 3
Views: 112

Re: Toilet seat - how to remove?

NEVER force it, you will break something. The toilet seats I have seen have either long bolts going through part of the seat with nuts underneath (Just as you say) but some have what I can only describe as giant rawlplugs. They work on the same principal as rawlplugs, and do NOT protrude. Once insta...
by Mr White
Wed Oct 09, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Leaking flat roof valley on very old roof
Replies: 1
Views: 84

Re: Leaking flat roof valley on very old roof

If the roof is that old, change the whole valley. If you do half a job it often costs more in the long run
by Mr White
Fri Sep 27, 2024 2:51 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: changing power shower to thermostatic one
Replies: 1
Views: 126

Re: changing power shower to thermostatic one

It would depend on where the pipes that supply your current shower are as to if you would have to "rip the wall out" to fit a new shower. As for an electric shower you would need to have a large (10mm cable) installed as a good electric shower uses 10 KWatts (More than 3 electric kettles a...
by Mr White
Wed Sep 25, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Buying house - extensions etc
Replies: 1
Views: 125

Re: Buying house - extensions etc

paulfoel wrote: ↑
Tue Sep 24, 2024 11:13 am
In terms of cost/time etc how much, for instance, for single storey extension?
Ask the local council what they will allow, pay an architect to draw what it is you want, then pay a builder to cost it all for you.
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