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  1. M

    Installing new gas appliance in rented house.

    A I correct in saying that when you install a new gas appliance in a rented house. There is no need to write out a CP12 and test all the other gas appliances in the house. Thanks.
  2. G

    Installing new toilet downstairs - extractor

    Hi - I've installed a new toilet and sink downstairs, under the staircase. The problem I have is there is no external wall to fit an extractor fan to. There is a small window, but it opens up directly into the garage, so not ideal. So my question is, how do I install an extractor fan or could I...
  3. J

    How to fix leak after installing new kitchen tap

    Recently installed a new kitchen tap, installation went smoothly until tightening the second flex pipe onto the existing pipework when tightening the whole section just started to spin round. It spins in either direction with no direction seeming to tighten anything, not loose enough to turn by...
  4. T

    Installing dishwasher - splitter needed?

    Hi all, Would someone mind looking at the photo below and telling me if I need anything new to install a dishwasher? Our washing machine is fitted in - would I need to split the water supply to include the dishwasher? Apologies if that's an obvious question - I've very little knowledge here...
  5. S

    Newbie Advice - Installing shower pump under Elson Ruby indirect tank

    I'm looking for some advice on installing a shower pump in a flat with Elson twin storage tanks. The hot tank is an Elson Ruby indirect heated by a Baxi Solo HE. There's no shower at all at the moment as the shower would be above the level of the tank and it's not pumped. The hot tank is...
  6. M

    Installing Evohome thermostat to Greenstore cyclinder

    Good afternoon all, I'd just like to preface the following post by saying that I'm fully aware that any work completed on an unvented cylinder requires a G3 ticket, and I don't plan to make any modifications to the hardware or the wiring of the cylinder... My heating consists of a Greenstar 24...
  7. B

    Please help - Installing soil pipe over flat roof

    Hi there, let me just start by saying I am looking for some advice on doing my first 'big' DIY project of turning a small bedroom into a bathroom, specifically with the toilet. I want to put the toilet below the window on an external wall which is upstairs and overlooks a flat roof, the...
  8. M

    Water Hammer since installing push fit tap tails

    Today I installed some push fit plastic tap tails under the sink. This replaced the previous flexible hose (4 in total joined together by last owner - don't know why). I also installed some push fit appliance taps that will go to a water filter and a dishwasher. Ever since when any tap in the...
  9. A

    Installing hive thermostat

    Good evening guys. I need some help fitting my new hive thermostat. First of all, I understood the hive thermostat requires at least 3 wires. I opened my old thermostat and I tried to see which cable is it but I couldn't understand. Can you help me with this? Please find the picture attached...
  10. Tony

    installing a new radiator taken off the old Rad in a property

    Hi Everyone, am about to install one new rad (w600 x L1800) in a property. how much can i charge as Labour and which rad work best and efficiency. Also a new central heating pump into another property what can I charge as labour. please, your contribution and advice is highly welcome. Thanks.
  11. M

    When installing a Nest

    On an Old S plan system, do you just replace the programmer and install heat link and use a plug to supply the Thermostat or do you wire the heat link into the wiring centre and re use old Thermostat wires for t1 t2? Cheers
  12. B

    Help installing Hive receiver and thermostats

    Hello All. I have an Ideal HE18 boiler with a Honeywell ST9400C controller and two Honeywell T6360B thermostats. My understanding is that I can do a direct replacement of the ST9400C with the Hive Receiver and then disconnect the two stats BUT link out two wires to remove the open circuit so...
  13. C

    Questions about installing a thermostat for traditional boiler

    Hi, I've a traditional, non combi boiler. (with a hot water tank) I've an immersion heater. I've no central heating thermostat. I have a manual thermostat attached on the boiler which I suspect is the water temperature but i'm not sure How much of a task is it to install a brand new smart...
  14. M

    Installing boiler in 3rd storey flat

    Hi all. So what is the best way to remove an old flue from a 3rd storey flat with no access to the outside? A new boiler is going Inn the position and ideally in would like to use the same hole. I just know the old metal flues are tricky to remove just from being inside. Cheers all.
  15. M

    installing a new sink unit with a new tap position

    Hi, My mam needs a new stand alone sink unit installing. The new unit is bigger than the old one and the new mixer tap needs to be a foot or so further to the right than it presently is. Can the tap location be easily changed ? I'll be getting a plumber in to do it anyway. Also because of the...
  16. P

    Installing Outside Tap to Existing Pipework

    I have some pipework at the back of my house which I'm told is for an Outside tap (see image). However I'm not sure what fitting is required to install a tap, the pipework looks to narrow for tap fittings available. Any help welcome.
  17. M

    installing drinking water fountain, double check valve?

    I have a drinking water fountain to fit, Is a double check valve needed on the supply? Also are they usually piped up in the small bore plastic I have seen them fit with before presuming this comes with it?
  18. L

    Installing new plinth heater 10mm pipe

    My house is fitted with 10mm pipe for whole heating system and I am putting in new kitchen so a plinth heater is the way to go. Chosen a smiths over myson as most people recommend it. Question is to join heater I need 15mm so how close should I be before upscaling pipe. The heater is bigger than...
  19. A

    Baxi duotec 40 flow restrictor on mains in

    Hi - just installing my own Baxi duo tec 40 as have had new water mains supply and water pressure is very powerful. On installing I noticed in the manual it says there is a flow restrictor built into the cold water inlet tail nut which connects onto the jig - my question is why would they...
  20. P

    Installing magnaclean on gledhill boilermate

    Got to install a magnaclean on a boilermate and flush the system. Would you guys install it on the return to the boiler. Or the return from the rads? Not sure which will pick up the most muck.
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