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I too have the Atlas IT. Very easy to use and gives clear and concise results. It'll tell you which wires are wrong (if any) showing non-continuity and cross overs. It'll also tell you which type of cabling has been employed. I got mine from Maplin, about £80 iirc.

Whatever the cause, it helps make the case for a smoke alarm in the loft (interlinked, of course). Do any PV installers add a smoke in the loft?

This system really should be an S plan plus (three zones each with a self closing 2 port valve) Anytyhing else is a bodge really. The ufh really needs to be on much longer than trad rads. Plumbers just seem to think they have to fit 3pv's to everythng!

Robbie!!? FFS. How do you cope?.

Missed the Maiden on their last tour, but m determined to see them next time. Went to see Magnum last weekend at Wolves Wulfrun - brilliant! Also got On the Thirteenth Day on vinyl.

If the insulation layer is compromised the front panel could get hotter than is intended by design and may even be dangerously hot for small hands etc. Contact these people for a replacement http://www.storageheater.co.uk/

Compression fittings on domestic gas pipework is fine as long as they are accessible. I asked this wuestion of a GS registered friend only a few weeks ago. AFAIK there is no difference between water and gas compression fittings.

You won't have any problems with that tiddler on a 32A/6mm. I've seen much bigger units on 32/6 with no apparent problems. But put it on a 40A to be sure.

same here. I've seen a number of fresh insulation installs recently where downlights have simply been covered without a thought. And shower cables too.

Because, as I understand it, Building Regs require the insulation to be continuous. They should be fitting insulation guards over the lights prior to laying the insulation. This should be picked up by whoever surveyed the property. Insulation covered downlights are a well known fire risk and...

Rubbish. Tell him to get on with it or you'll get someone who knows what they're doing.

Amatuer, how come you only show 1 smoke alarm?

The only fridge that should be in a garage is the little one full of beer.

For the right price I'll come and sort it out. I can do Y plans in my sleep!

If it's two 4mm radials wired into 1 40A mcb, then the cables are not adequately protected. Might be that someone was ahead of the times and wired it to account for insulation (a 40A ring requires the ccc of the conductors to be 25A). Although only one rfc in a property would generally not be...