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Hi everyone, I would like some advice regarding connecting a wc to a lead soil.the existing plastic adaptor was cut back flush to the wall and won't accept a standard 110 pan extension adaptor. Is there a standard adaptor I can use as I only know of a cast to 110 adaptor.cheers

Hi everyone, a friend asked me to look at her cooker as the oven wasn't working. The fan works without heat. From experience does anyone know what the problem could be, I have looked at the model for parts and a website mentioned something about replacing the p.c.b or is the element a common...

Hi everyone, a friend asked me to look at her cooker as the oven wasn't working. The fan works without heat. From experience does anyone know what the problem could be, I have looked at the model for parts and a website mentioned something about replacing the p.c.b or is the element a common...

Hi everyone, I recently posted a problem with rising damp and have since realised the general chemical treatment is done via the mortar bed and not trough the masonry. I can remember doing the pressurised chemical treatment (few years ago) and remember it seeping into next door and the smell ...

Hi I would like some advice regarding some damp patches at the base of the wall, the wall in question is the partition wall between ourselves and a neighbour as it's a 200 year old terrace cottage. I think it is rising damp and would like some information on where to hire materials and plant...

Hi everyone, i would appreciate any advice regarding adding a soil pipe to take two w.c's and basins to an outside concrete man hole (approx 8 feet deep).I've been asked to add a mens and womens toilet area inside a unit for a business. any information would be appreciated. I dont normally do...

does anyone know any stockist in the manchester area. i'm after a 17mm high pressure coupling.This is a commercial fitting (10 bar) and german manufacturer. Went to plumb centre only to be told to go to pipe centre only to be told "never heard of that size before" just what you want to hear. I...

if you only have 500 quid at your disposal i would say its a no brainer(Pump) regarding hot water and heating systems you do need to consider the incoming mains pressure which does have a big say. Combination boilers are used primarily to save money and are usually used taking into account the...

Not had the privalage of seeing this shower although customer has specified the problem as being hot and cold selection as normal, but shower wont shut off, apparently has to select cold to shut off properly. i personally haven't worked on this shower before and would appreciate any pointers...

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I have done quite a lot of wall and floor tiling over the last 4 years and have never tiled direct to floorboards. I normally plywood the floor 9mm and no less but this job i am doing cant be overboarded as this will leave a massive step. the original mosaic tiles were bedded straight to these...

Does anyone know where i can purchase a nylon bush for a basin pop up wate without having to buy a full waste kit as i have had the privalage of trying to sort out a proper botch job when the installer used ptfe and couldn't be a***d finding the lost bush.

thanks for your reply, i would appreciate a bit of information regarding the procedure and the tools required should i need them.

does anyone know where i could aquire a 50 mm copper manifold. The actual manifold supplies 10 apartments situated in a multi storey building. It tee's off the main service pipe to a stop cock and then tee's off to 22mm to each apartment. the problem i have is the stem tee'ing off from the...

does anyone know if there are any issues regarding burying 1.5" solvent weld waste pipe in concrete as long as i sleeve and observe fall.

I've been asked to move a bath in a wet room, approx 2 metre away.The floor is solid concrete with hydro flooring fitted.The bath is an hydraulic bath fitted to manifold with 1.5 waste directly into 4" drain elbow. would i be ok to dig up concrete and run 1.5 solvent waste into existing drain...

fitted bath mixer tap (single lever) in one of two bathrooms both consisting of bidet w.c bath and basin. drained f/e tank which feeds both hot and cold in both bathrooms and when filling back up noticed water pressure not the same on both hot and cold in same bathroom. went in loft and noticed...

do we have to use gas safe registered merchandise when it comes to gas safety certificates? if we dont, can some one recommend a nice quick and easy gas safety booklet.

what is the general opinion regarding Main boilers as i am in the process of quoting a job.

Can someone advise me about the quality and reliability of Main boilers.i am in the process of quoting a job and would like some background information. :?: