Recent content by steveg1957

I need to connect an old 3/8" I/D copper pipe (on a narrowboat) to a new 10mm O/D pipe (connection to bubble tester) I cant seem to find a reducer of this size Any suggestions ? or specialist suppliers? Thankyou Steve

Hello, Trying to fit a 10mm Alde Bubble leak detector into OLD 1/2" od copper pipe. (on A boat) Sweated 10mm tube inside old 1/2" (beautiful job!) only to find out soldered connections not allowed in LPG system. So does anyone know of any OLD 1/2" compression fittings available anywhere ...

Thankyou for the confirmation. The boiler does have the regulation 600mm copper tail to water supply. The central heating circuit to the radiators is in copper, do you know if these need to be cross bonded at the boiler? I assume not? Thankyou Steve

Hello, just been back to a job where a boiler has been fitted since I issued a certificate 12 month ago. (complete rewire under building control)) Am I right in thinking supplementry bonding and cross bonding are no longer required on the boiler? (17th) The boiler is fed on PVC but has a...

Hello, I am building a hardwood frame to be glued on to the inside of a metal door on a narrowboat. I don't want to screw through from the other side. What adhesive would you recommend. Things that have been suggested; epoxy glue silicone silicone adhesive polyurethane glue no nails...

Wow , those replies were quick ... Thankyou. Was'nt aware of a 'washing machine spigot' thingy ! Ebayed it .. just the job Thanks again Steve

Hi, I am fitting a sink in a narrowboat with a 1 1/2" waste , but the outlet is a 3/4" flexible pipe through the skin fitting. No U bend is required as it goes straight outside. Can anyone suggest what fitting/s are available or best way to do it ? Thankyou Steve

Those replies were quick !! Cheers I dont doubt it wont heat properly .. but why, if water is being pumped through it ? Thanks again Steve

Hello, Is there anything against fitting a standard radiator upside down? The reason I ask is that on a 'boat' I am fitting out, the pipes come to the radiator from above and it would be easier than running pipes down the side and back up into valves at bottom. Or is this a No No ? Thankyou...

Thankyou all for your contributions ... I am much wiser now and probably going to be poorer ! If I can find someone to 'commission' it ,I will certainly ask for their gas card. The work looks tidy and everything seems to work OK and I did provide 'inhibitor, so I assume he put it in. P.S...

Made the mistake of not getting quotes. Came recommended by a neice. Charged £250 to 'swop' the boiler (I bought boiler & fittings) and connect gas hob to exsisting supply. Took a day. Is this 'cheap' ? Talking of which , should I get a different certificate for the GAS HOB ?

SORRY that should read .. I am now informed!

Thanks for your time ... I am now informer ,albeit a little late. Guess what he hasnt answered his phone all week :( (I will try from a different no, tommorrow) All I have is a name and tel no. Is another plumber allowed to complete the paperwork .. no doubt it will cost me!

Thankyou again .. he didnt ask for / fill in this book ? The buyers solicitor is asking for a certificate of compliance ?? What is this ??

Thankyou for a very quick reply ! Excuse my ignorance but what is the benchmark book? He did say something would come in the post