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I am looking to install a shower and looking to source a tray from the UK. Will the waste and trap from France connect to a UK Shower tray? Thanks in advance

Pefect thanks. Just what I need. Steve

Hi all I am looking to board the roof/loft area and I prefer to work with timber as opposed to the metal. Does anyone know where I can purchase some CLS/Scant timber near to my area? I presume I will need to purchase treated timber? Also if yo know what is the cost per mtr.? Cheers

Thanks for the reply The cold water is fine. The pressure in all the hot water taps is very low. When you initialLily turn the taps on you get a very short burst of normal pressure then it drops down to a trickle.

Thanks for all the reply's The pressures in the cold is great as always. All three hot water taps are trickling. As for the mousseur, I'm not sure what or where that is, although my guess would be that it is something within the tank. Could you give me a rough idea where and what it is. Thanks again Steve

Hope someone can help. Just returned to my home in Brittany after being away since August 2013. Filled the Saur 200ltr hot water tank, and switched on. All going well until I tried to turn the taps on. The water trickles out. I think I have got all the air out, but for some reason, although the water is hot it just trickles out. Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks in anticipation Steve

Thanks for the reply's. I will try everything and report back. I am in France again on the 19th, armed with everything to rid the home of the mice, hopefully before my family come the following week

Thanks for the rerply's. I am sure they are mice as I have seen the little blighters I would love cats, but as we are only at the home 3-4 times a year we are not able to kkep them. I have tried poison and it doesn't seem to be a complete cure. We are looking for a long term solution. Anyone got any options? Thanks Again. Steve

Hope this is the correct forum. I have been renovating a stone house in rural Brittany for four years now. The last couple of years I have noticed lots of mice droppings and also the mice have started destroying the furniture. I have laid traps and poison and also have a couple of plug in repellents. Neither seem to be solving the problem. They seem to live in the walls and the ceilings (newly laid plasterboard with insulation) I can hear them at night and have seen a couple during the day. I am desperate now as my wife and daughter are coming over next month for the first time in a couple of years and they won't sleep if the mice are still there. Can anyone recommend a good plug in repellent or any other deterrents? Thanks Steve

Very helpful!!!

We are only at the house three or four times a year so not able to keep a cat.

Hope this is the correct forum. I have been renovating a stone house in rural Brittany for four years now. The last couple of years I have noticed lots of mice droppings and also the mice have started destroying the furniture. I have laid traps and poison and also have a couple of plug in repellents. Neither seem to be solving the problem. They seem to live in the walls and the ceilings (newly laid plasterboard with insulation) I can hear them at night and have seen a couple during the day. I am desperate now as my wife and daughter are coming over next month for the first time in a couple of years and they won't sleep if the mice are still there. Can anyone recommend a good plug in repellent or any other deterrents? Thanks Steve

That sounds very expensive. I am currently on 3 kw of electricity and need to change the tariff. The Meter also seems very old. If EDF change the meter due to the age is that my cost or theirs? I am still awaiting the reply from the email re the cost of moving etc. I will update this forum with the reply

Thanks Quillan, I have sent an email to them, hopefully they will be able to answer the questions. Steve

I am in the process of renovating a holiday home and have had a complete re-wire done as part of the renovation. I am looking to move the meter and upgrade the electrics from 3KW to 9KW. The box needs moving about 60cms to the side. Does anyone have any advice re cost of moving the meter and how to go about arranging for this? Cheers Steve

Thanks for the info. Looks like I may have to bring some from the UK.

Can anyone point me in the direction of a good timber merchant near to Merdrignac in Brittany near to 22/56 border about 15km east of Loudeac. I am looking for some skirting board and also some hardwood to make a window seat/ window etc. Cheers Steve

Hi all, I am in the process of renovating a property on the border of 22/56 in Meneac which is close to Merdrignac and 16km east of Loudeac. I am looking for someone to give my rear garden area a cut every 3 weeks or so in the season. I seem to be spending 2days just sorting the garden out at the minute, which is time i should be spending on the house. I have had some expensive quotes from people who live quite a distance away, hence they require 2hrs pay (total 30 euros) for the garden, which should only take 30 mins at the most. If anyone is interested who lives nearby please contact me. Cheers Steve

Hi all, I am in the process of renovating a property on the border of 22/56 in Meneac which is close to Merdrignac and 16km east of Loudeac. I am looking for someone to give my rear garden area a cut every 3 weeks or so in the season. I seem to be spending 2days just sorting the garden out at the minute, which is time i should be spending on the house. I have had some expensive quotes from people who live quite a distance away, hence they require 2hrs pay (total 30 euros) for the garden, which should only take 30 mins at the most. If anyone is interested who lives nearby please contact me. Cheers Steve

Some time ago I used the local Brico in Pontivy to purchase staircases, plasterboard etc. which was a full lorry load. They delivered to the door using a flat back with a crane on the rear. Our home is about 25 miles from Pontivy and the delivery was approx. 20 euros. The price of the delivery was for the distance and not the weight. They were very helpful and some of the younger staff spoke good English. Hop this helps, and good luck, sounds like you have a big job on your hands! Steve

Does anyone know of a chimney sweep/Woodburner installer in the Morrbihan area, near to Meneac, Loudeac, Mredrigniac. I am looking to install a woodburner and require the chimney sweeping before the installation. I have read various posts regarding the installation of woodburner. A couple of my freinds say it is not necessary to install a flu which goes the whole length of the chimney, you just need it to enter about 3 M 's and seal the chimney at the bottom with metal/fireboard assuming you have good draw. Is this correct or is a liner the best option? It is only a holiday home at the minute and therefore won`t be used that much.   Cheers Steve

Thanks again for your response. The bill makes sense now. Our holiday home (which is still undergoing renovation) is in Meneac, Brittany. I have changed my details now, so it should now show where we are. Thanks again.    

Thanks for your reply, Which area is your house in? I am guessing the expenes is due to the fact that we had the Fosse installed last year and the cost is for the initial survey to confirm that it meets the requirements demanded. I will contact them again and check. I take it this has to be done annually? You probably did see me at Cardiff, off to Madrid next month on our eurpoean tour. Just shows you what a difference that game made to our clubs fortunes. Looks like a tough year for you. Cheers Steve

 I have just received my first 12 month bill from Saur. The bill includes LE MONTANT DE 77 € CORRESPOND A VOTRE FACTURE POUR LE CONTROLE DE VOTRE FOSSE SEPTIQUE Which I believe is for "Control of Fosse Septique" LE MONTANT DE 34 € CORRESPOND AU COMPLEMENT DU CONTROLE ASSAINISSEMENT Which I believe is for the water purification? Can anyone explain what the "Control of Fosse Septique" is and the purification. I take it these charges are annual? Thanks Steve

I have just received my first 12 month bill from Saur. The bill includes LE MONTANT DE 77 € CORRESPOND A VOTRE FACTURE POUR LE CONTROLE DE VOTRE FOSSE SEPTIQUE Which I believe is for "Control of Fosse Septique" LE MONTANT DE 34 € CORRESPOND AU COMPLEMENT DU CONTROLE ASSAINISSEMENT Which I believe is for the water purification? Can anyone explain what the "Control of Fosse Septique" is and the purification. I take it these charges are annual? Thanks Steve