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  1. Lou

    Electricity DNO Supply installation outdated and UNSAFE? Electrical Advice

    Electricity DNO Supply installation outdated and UNSAFE? Discussion ThreadElectricity DNO Supply installation outdated and UNSAFE? Electrical Advice Hi folks, Moving into my new property in a couple of weeks to find a concerning electrical installation in the cubby hole underneath ther...
  2. Lou

    3-phase installation Electrical Advice

    3-phase installation Discussion Thread3-phase installation Electrical Advice Hello, As part of unlooping the DNO has installed 3-phase residential supply. My supplier has installed a 3 phase meter as well. I believe I now need to have a 3 phase distribution board installed? Can any of you...
  3. Lou

    Door bell installation Electrical Advice

    Door bell installation Discussion ThreadDoor bell installation Electrical Advice I can't add to comments in the DIY area for some reason, but I'm opening this thread so I can make a comment. @littlespark made a very useful comment that you can still get the old "Ding-Dong" chimes and frankly I...
  4. Lou

    Door Bell installation Electrical Advice

    Door Bell installation Discussion ThreadDoor Bell installation Electrical Advice Hi I want to install a door bell (front door). Cables have been installed (not by me) see attached photos. There is a back box in the wall of the hall with two x 2 core cables coming out of it. There is a single...
  5. G

    Asked to notify DNO of heat pump installation Discussion Thread

    Asked to notify DNO of heat pump installation Discussion Thread Recently had job where could not get Electrical Installation Certificate completed because we had not got approval from DNO for the installation of 4 7kwDaikin air con units. seems they sometimes are not classified as heat pumps...
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  6. M

    Shower door frame installation?

    Hi, We're currently adding an en-suite to a downstairs bedroom, everything is going well so far, BUT, ive encountered a small problem? To install the en-suite, obviously we've had to put in a stud wall, which is plumbed perfectly and the shower base fits in like a glove. However when we were...
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    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  7. Lou

    Notify DNO of air conditioner installation Electrical Advice

    Notify DNO of air conditioner installation Discussion ThreadNotify DNO of air conditioner installation Electrical Advice Question has been raised about whether we notify DNO of air conditioner installation. NICEIC registered electrician doing the installation certificate says these Daikin 14kw...
  8. Lou

    EIC particulars of installation referred to in certificate Electrical Advice

    EIC particulars of installation referred to in certificate Discussion ThreadEIC particulars of installation referred to in certificate Electrical Advice Hi All I need help with completing EIC. The section i cant quite grasp is where for asks for particulars of installation referred to in...
  9. Lou

    electrical installation Electrical Advice

    electrical installation Discussion Threadelectrical installation Electrical Advice Hi, I have a question What are the most common causes and symptoms of issues with the main relay in an electrical installation?What steps should be taken to diagnose and resolve complex EMC disturbances in an...
  10. P

    Looking for a tiler in south of france, Franco Tile Installation

    Did you get to France? I was looking for a tiler in the south. Thanks
  11. G

    Pebble floor tiles installation

    Hi looking for advice laying these floor tiles. My bathroom is chipboard. I’m going to get hardie cement backer board, lay it onto adhesive and screw to floor and line joints with tape. Then I’m going to install these natural stone pebbles on top with adhesive. Question 1. Would the (mapeker...
  12. D

    Wunda EPS installation with porcelain

    Hi all, I will soon be installing the Wunda EPS 400 UFH boards in my own kitchen, approx 50m2! Although Wunda have claimed you can tile directly onto the boards, I am a little unsure and as I will be laying 900 x 600 porcelain onto it, I am concerned there will be movement in the future which...
  13. robertlair

    Build-up Needed for Tile Installation in Shower

    I am doing a shower tile installation on mold-resistant drywall and I am waterproofing with redguard. The drywall comes down and sits on the shower edge/lip, and the tile will go over the lip and down to the base of the shower. All looks great except one of the studs was a little bowed and one...
  14. L

    Something wrong with this installation?

    New here and no knowledge of professional tiling! I had one installer do three new bathrooms. He came on several recommendations and did all trades including tiling (plumber/heating engineer by trade). Mostly happy with the installation, only exception being the floor tiles finish isn't as...
  15. IHTRIQ

    Advice regarding backer board installation

    Hi Everyone, I have recently started the task of renovating the bathroom in my flat and am at the stage where I will be installing tile backer boards. In the end I went for a foam board kit made by abacus elements as they have positive reviews and it seems to be a pretty comprehensive...
  16. R

    Cracked marble tile, shortly after installation

    Hi all, I was hoping to get some input/help on this situation. Background: We had 12 x 24" Calcutta gold installed on the floor / shower wall in two second story bathrooms. The contractor floated the floor with concrete. After approximately 2 months, we noticed a linear crack along 4-5...
  17. I

    Grout cracked few weeks after installation

    In about 2-3 weeks after we got our bathroom fitted we noticed that the grout cracked along one of the walls over its entire length. The floor and other walls were done with the same tiles and grout but this joint is the only one that developed a crack. Attaching the pictures. We had to replace...
  18. O

    Tile Installation and lippage review

    Hi I am after some advice and opinion if the quality of our recently installed tiles is of an acceptable standard for a professional tiler who claims 10 years experience. Obviously I am not happy about the quality of the job and when bringing the tiler back to report and review he issues the...
  19. C

    Adhesive still showing through tiles 4 days after installation?

    I just got a new bathroom done through a plumber, who managed the whole process (I had no dealings with the electrician or tiler). I didn't choose the tiles, they were supplied (I chose just chose a tile out of a choice of 3). The tiles were installed on Monday, all adhesive and grouting done on...
  20. S

    Sealing before installation: practical tips

    Manufacturer recommends sealing tiles before installation. I am not sure about logistics of such operation: about 300 tiles / over 50 sq.m., each tile should be covered with Lithofin for 15 minutes before wiping out. How do you do it in practice?

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