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    #51
    Dearest EO, thanks for the first laugh of my day
    Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
    +5 Xeno Cool Points

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      #52
      Originally posted by MaryPoppins View Post
      Dearest EO, thanks for the first laugh of my day
      WSS.

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        #53
        Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post
        every time I climb onto the missus, I get the same dread
        Thats what viagra is for.

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          #54
          Originally posted by d000hg View Post
          Bathroom electrics are no more complicated than other types, however it's illegal IIRC and you definitely have to get it certified even if not. If you are putting in an electric shower, I think you are definitely not allowed, because it connects directly to the main breaker.

          Other than that, £1000 sounds pretty low if this is to include an entire suite and retiling & decorating the whole room. Not unrealistic, but certainly not luxury either. Worth splashing out more for premium stuff?
          Not to wire up maybe, but there are a lot of restrictions. Certain lights fittings have to be used within certain zones (based on steam from showers/bath), there are also a lot of restrictions on how you wire up pumps and under floor heating (if it is electric) IIRC.

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            #55
            Originally posted by RedSauce View Post
            Not to wire up maybe, but there are a lot of restrictions. Certain lights fittings have to be used within certain zones (based on steam from showers/bath), there are also a lot of restrictions on how you wire up pumps and under floor heating (if it is electric) IIRC.
            Therein lies the rub. The regs change and if it's not something you do for a living, it's a PITA to work them out I should think.

            Same reason most use an accountant.

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              #56
              Originally posted by Pondlife View Post
              Therein lies the rub. The regs change and if it's not something you do for a living, it's a PITA to work them out I should think.

              Same reason most use an accountant.
              The irony is that while suity's away in Jersey for the week, there are any number of tradesmen who are popping in every day - surely between them they could sort it out.

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                #57
                Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
                The irony is that while suity's away in Jersey for the week, there are any number of tradesmen who are popping in every day - surely between them they could sort it out.
                Chortle!

                Suity, a grand for a new bathroom is derisory. For a start, go to Aston Matthews and get some decent fittings, including a metal bath. A plastic bath is the utter pits and will give you endless trouble with leaks round the seals.
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                  #58
                  Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post
                  Chortle!

                  Suity, a grand for a new bathroom is derisory. For a start, go to Aston Matthews and get some decent fittings, including a metal bath. A plastic bath is the utter pits and will give you endless trouble with leaks round the seals.
                  WOHS - I spent half your budget on the shower head.

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                    #59
                    Originally posted by eek View Post
                    I take it you are doing all of it yourself?
                    Originally posted by suityou01 View Post
                    Hoh yes.
                    I don't know Mrs Suity, but I get the impression she must be an extremely courageous lady. Either that or she has the patience of a saint.
                    And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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                      #60
                      Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
                      I don't know Mrs Suity, but I get the impression she must be an extremely courageous lady. Either that or she has the patience of a saint.
                      Here she is...
                      If at first you don't succeed... skydiving is not for you!

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