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As we're planning our bathroom we thought we might as well get the cloak room done up as a downstairs toilet too. been searching previous post but can't find what i need. Looked into saniflo and direct to wastepipe options. with saniflo, seems like i need a fair bit of plumbing done to...

i've finally got cash to insulate under the roof with insulation boards. i've just got 4 sheets of xtratherm so far but looking at the entire roof area its gonna cost me another £200 on top of the £300 i've put aside if i continue with this method. Now can i simply just get some cheaper...

yep they're wbp exterior ply. and yeah they're going over the existing wooden floor i was originally going to nail them down but shall i continue to screw them to the wood too?

both are the same level have started to put 12mm ply down as for the dpm, more than likely but thanks to the wife's brother in law(who "always knows what he's doing" and gives advice) advised us to do so so the ply doesnt rot....so a damp proof sheet is down but redendered pointless as i'm...

hi i have a half wood and concrete kitchen floor which we'll be tiling i'll be plywooding the whole floor, what's best 6mm or thicker? will be putting down a damp proof sheet before the plywood to protect it on the concrete but whats the best way to secure the plywood down? can i...

hi currently replacing my old alarm with an off the shelf, mains plug in job. the old alarm is connected to the mains/switchbox via a fuse in the porch i would like to convert the old mains cable to be the new plug socket for the alarm (all under the counter and out of view), but would...

just a round abt figure would have helped

vokera 80sp. install date was roughly 12yrs ago //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=144818&highlight=

my old boilers almost had it. we moved in 3 years ago and its now abt12yrs old. how much am i looking at to get it replced if i buy a new boiler and get some1 to install? plus...whats the best system to get? we currently run our hot water/shower off the current combi so unfortunately our...

Vokera do a fixed price repair for £148+Vat. bargain then!, i'll call them if i have no luck personally

so looking at abt £200 p&l fingers crossed thanks for all help, remembered have plumb centre in next estate over so will check there if i need any parts when i get cleaning tonight

how much would i be looking at if let's say i needed a new gas valve? thing's like the thermocouple and easily replaceable items, are these easily available from (dare i say) b&q?

pcb?

think its from 1997 as its written on user manual do u think its worth a good clean as per instructions tonight when i get home to see if it rectifies the problem?

pilot light has gone out and won't stay on with attempts at reignition. there is a spark and pilot does come on but when i release the gas control knob the flames dies along with my hopes of a warm shower. can anyone give advice on what the problem could be? haven't had the annual...