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Hi All, A) Where can I find the most recent / updated regs, regarding sleeving gas pipework that goes through walls - for the UK (England). Looking for the most up-to-date/current regs, not superseded ones. This is an ordinary semi-detached property made in the 1930's. The gaspipe is 22mm...

Hi all. A-fixing this light: To this: You can see the pre-existing hole where wire exits: As you can see there is a steel support beam behind the plastic. I need help choosing the screws/fixings to use for this job. Many thanks to any, willing to help. SL.

Hoping to open up an exploratory discussion: Fence panels. How to competently reinforce them? (No funds to replace all 15 with stronger panels this year). But - how to do it - right: Fixings: galvanised nails/screws? Some will say stainless steel screws will suffice. Extra bracing? Is...

Exploratory Topic Where can I source decent quality / high quality isolation valves, for use with taps/cisterns/waging-machines & the like in the family home? What brand? What make? I am specifically seeking ones with reliability & longevity in use. Ones that will work when there is an...

Exploratory Topic. Interesting scenario. Main combi 25 Eco. Air in rads - so bled. CH circuit topped up - BUT forgot to reisolate @ fill loop! Boiler had mains fill loop left open for about a month. Presure Dial on boiler showed close to 2/2.5 bar before problem was discovered. Boiler was...

Exploratory topic Scenario: both Mains water & CH (copper) pipework is behind the plasterboard (stud-work). I cannot see nor access the piping other than where it exits the stud-work. System: Kitchen sink Bathroom sink 3 radiators Boiler I have a suspicion that there could be a leak in...

Looking to open up a discussion - purely to learn / discover something new. The point of this thread is to explore the topic. When a Plate Heat Exchanger (PHEx) is blocked - one obvious option is to clean out the unit (spirit of salts etc) & then refit. What are members thoughts about...

Main Combi 25 Eco There is no system filter. 3 rads - whole install (pipes & rads) were new at the time. About 8 yrs old. Hard water area. Central heating can be on for hours - no real issue. But, If I then turn thermostat off - as I am going to have a shower - and turn the shower on (hot) -...

Hoping the community can help, Attempting to identify the manufacturer & product line of the following: With thanks, SL

Seeking the community's help in identifying the make and specific model no's - of the parts in the pics. Hoping for a) Manufacturer b) specific model number. My Aim: To simply take off the old ones (hinges), and swap them out with fresh clones. Hoping someone can help.

Hi all, Where can I get replacement seals/gaskets for these. I cannot identify the manufacturer - so i'm reaching out to the forum for help: What are the chances of finding compatible/usable gaskets for these? Appreciate any constructive input. SLL

Which guttering solutions/ manufacturer do you prefer + why? Floplast seemed to be the darling of many on the forum in the past - but I see them being mentioned less & less. So - what off the shelf system would you choose/recommend (off-the-shelf plastic type) & why?

Hi all, Looking to open up a topic and explore it - with the aim of learning something new. Flexi tap tails - (edit: wras approved) loads available, from loads of suppliers Amazon, Screwfix, Plumb Centre etc. Cheap as chips. However - some of us prefer high quality variants of parts &...

This is not your normal 'My stopcock is leaking - so we suggest ptfe/o-rings/locktight-thread to repack' discussion. There are tens of those types of posts - covering those solutions already. I am seeking to explore the topic of advanced/permanent repairs - to the packing material. If I have...

Considering a refurbished pcb from a company named Adlink (wembley) - £40 12 month warranty. What are fellow members views & experiences on using refurbished pcb's? Looking to open the topic up & explore it in discussion - to learn something new. I'm hoping to educate myself. It will be a bg...

Hoping to open up a technical discussion regarding best practice with Y-strainers (also spelled wye – strainer) on domestic CH systems. I’m hoping this thread can be a general discussion to explore this topic & share any insights members might have. I’d like to flesh this out - so newbies can...

History: Unit originally came with a transparent bowl. It kept weeping at joint- so I sent it back to adey for a service. Pressure tested on rig - bowel was upgraded to the revised black one, as a manufacturing defect was confirmed: Current: It's now time for the annual service –...

Hoping for Advice, thoughts and suggestions about the following install & moving forward: Electrician came over on Thursday - full install - cooker hood/extractor. Obviously - to isolate the kitchen supply - he accessed the consumer unit. I asked if he could take the cover off - and give it a...

Yesterday - I hired an electrician to install this: https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/cooking/hoods/neff-d61lac1n0b-visor-cooker-hood-stainless-steel-10164704-pdt.html I always get the opinion of fellow diynot forum members, before any job is accepted (by me) & signed off (due...

Please take a look at the pics first. Mixer Swivel Taps - Time to change cartridges - They're 15 years old - need help. The top casing & main body of each cartridge (two different types) has come off (upstairs bathroom - downstairs bathroom) - but the base is stuck in each of them - I can't...