Recent content by jamesy

Hello All I want to replace a lead waste Pipe with 40mm plastic because it has leaked and caused downstairs celing to fall down - Ooops. The lead is connected to cast iron below the bathroom floor. I could probably push the plastic waste at least 2' into the cast iron pipe if necessary...

I know why they do - It is a chance to do 4 years of no work, constant partying and lie in every day until 2pm! I know this because I did it. To be honest I think that I would prefer a practical job, but I satisfy my need for practical work by spending my spare time doing DIY. Anyone...

I think the answer to your question is that you can't replace the coals on your fireplace with pebbles. The fireplaces with pebbles come with them. And all imitation coals/pebbles are fireplace specific. You would have to replace the whole fire to get the pebbles. I think B&Q does a gas...

Hello I have installed my combi on the wall, installed all my cold and hot water pipes and my pressure releif pipe as per all the help from you lot (so thanks). I had a corgi man round who said on the phone he didn't usually touch DIY jobs! When he came out he said "Thats a no bad job"...

Hi all I am having a gas meter put in next month. I will be connecting it up to a fire, hob and combi. I was just wondering if anyone knew if there would be a problem with leaving a 15mm pipe under the kitchen floor to insert the pipe for the hob. The reason why I want to do this is to...

Thanks for all the very useful info. there is a path right below the wall where my boiler is. I assume this means that I cannot just leave an open end to here. There is a 40mm drain from the Kitchen running through the room. Can I connect in to this? And if I can does anyone know...

Hello I am installing a vokera compact 28 and am not 100% sure what to connect the pressure relief safety valve to. Any Ideas? Before you ask I am getting a Corgi registered installer to connect the gas and commision the boiler. Help appreciated.

I just wanted to say that big strong boys were a bunch of bodging poofs.

The correct way is under the floorboards. I have just rewired my whole flat and I went below the boards. However this can be a lot easier said than done. Especially if your boards are tongue and groove like mine were. Behind the skirting will just work the same and provided you...

Thanks for the info. I feel daft for not thinking of it myself! :oops:

Cheers for the help. What will I have to do with the joints then as I will need an elbow to bring the pipes out of the wall?

Hello Can anyone tell me if it is ok to make a track in my plaster to install copper pipes for a towel radiator above the bath. The plaster is plenty deep enough for 15mm pipe. Will I have to coat the pipe in anything? Can I just plaster over it again or will the pipe heating up and...

Does anyone know if it is possible to fit a section of plastic to a cast iron Waste pipe? I need to break into the pipe lower down than where my current kitchen waste joins on. I live in a 4 story block of flats and I'm on the 1st floor. Will this effect my neighbours above/below...

I need to fit a fire door to my new kitchen to get a completion certificate from Building Control. My flat has still got all the original hardwood doors which I got stripped and look great. Unfortunately all the fire doors I have found look crap and I have already bought an original...

Hello everyone Thanks for all the help. I have now knocked down all the walls as per my plans. I promised that I would keep you updated on my progress. It all went to plan although it was heavy work. It took 4 days to pull down the 3 walls and istert all the structural work. Not bad...