Nice people thread part 3- Nice as pie

GDB2222

michaels wrote: »

I need a new system boiler - do I need 30 or 35KW? Is Vaillant really the only brand to go for? How can I know whether rerunning the mains supply pipe from the boundary will give me enough pressure and volume to go with a megaflow type pressurised system? House on completion will be about 200sqm with 4 bath/shower rooms.

1. Ask on the uk.d-i-y newsgroup. Very, very knowledgeable folk there.
2. Worcester-Bosch is the other premium make.
3. We re-plumbed our house onto mains only water when we refurbed in 1998. (Also 4 baths/showers and with a huge megaflo for hot water.) We planned a new 22mm mains, but it stayed at 15mm for ages before the new mains pipe was implemented. I have noticed no difference in water pressure since we upgraded to the 22mm mains. We now pay a higher standing charge for the larger connection and have no benefit.

Really2

lemonjelly wrote: »

When I went to vote last night, it was the first time in my life I have had to queue at a polling station. I was amazed.

The delights of postal voting I have not set foot in a polling station for years.

Mind you were I live a queue is classed as waiting behind one person.

purch

Alcoholics answering the door to you in their underwear is not a pretty sight

I always wear Calvin Klein (sans Special Brew stains) :eek:

Wheezy_2

GDB2222 wrote: »

Never heard of Newteam. Unless you are quite careful, the wiring won't match up. For example, the old one had its wiring connector at the top, say, and the new one will be at the bottom.

Are you planning to fit this yourself, even though it's probably illegal for you to do so? Also, will you be fitting one of those natty circuit breakers that saves your life?

Thanks GDB2222
The current setup is similar to this picture



but with a 50A (i think - not at home now) CB for the shower unit.
With a double pole switch in a hallway cupboard, 10mm cable.

Why would it be illegal if I'm just replacing the shower unit?

Got this from the wickes site:

All electrical works MUST conform to
BS767 the current IEE Wiring Regulations
and Part P of Building Regulations. You are
advised to check with your local authority’s
Building Control Department, or an
Authorised Competent Person
before starting.
A direct replacement, without a wiring
change, need not be notified to your local
Building Control Department.

lostinrates

lemonjelly wrote: »

Alcoholics answering the door to you in their underwear is not a pretty sight.

Even if we wear our knee high boots too?

Too hot just too hot to live ATM. sky is clear...where is our rain?

purch

It's coming, it's coming........I can smell it.

P.S. I am talking about Rain, not underwear :eek:

purch

I must say that this particular News story has worried me......

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13294022

Sex and coffee 'trigger stroke'

Really2

purch wrote: »

Sex and coffee 'trigger stroke'

It can cause burns also.

lostinrates

purch wrote: »

It's coming, it's coming........I can smell it.

P.S. I am talking about Rain, not underwear :eek:

I can't smell it here. If ts coming from you to us we won't get it, it will all go on the Plain.

Is here a wind today? Yep, its a breeze from the south, even the breeze is hot.

Masomnia

purch wrote: »

I must say that this particular News story has worried me......

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13294022

Sex and coffee 'trigger stroke'

Does it have to be both?