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    Rad TRV seems to have only 2 settings - on or off

    Thanks all. It's not the head cos I bought a bluetooth one, but had the same problem. Cheers ericmark - I'll try experimenting with the lock shield setting, so long as it doesn't throw the balancing of system out. I might also go for swapping the flow and return on that rad, so valve is on flow.
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    Rad TRV seems to have only 2 settings - on or off

    My bedroom rad currently has a [bi-directional] valve on the return side. The TRV effectively has 2 settings - on full or [set to 1] off. I've checked the pin isn't sticking and tried a different TRV head with no difference. Any idea what the problem is? Would swapping the rad feed pipes over...
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    Why no E27 Pendant fittings in UK?

    If you really do wonder, why not have a look on their website? Or are you just being facetious?
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    Why no E27 Pendant fittings in UK?

    If you bother to look at the business address of the supplier GNW Electric, you'll find it is 1621 Brookhaven Rd Wynnewood PA 19096 US Indeed - We use E26 here, a.k.a. Medium Edison Screw base.
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    Why no E27 Pendant fittings in UK?

    @ ban all sheds - http://www.amazon.co.uk/White-Plastic-Shell-Pendant-Socket/dp/B00JR3Y1AG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445550851&sr=8-1&keywords=e27+pendant+lamp+holder There are other US sellers on Amazon selling them, but very few UK. Ikea don't sell just the pendant fitting. I already have shades...
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    Why no E27 Pendant fittings in UK?

    Thanks for the links Andrew. Nice one :)
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    Why no E27 Pendant fittings in UK?

    Hi I've been looking everywhere for E27 pendant fittings with little luck. Currently having to use bayonet to E27 convertors for my Ikea LED cool bulbs, but that makes them too long for certain shades. Only place I can find them for sale is in US. Anyone know why?
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    22mm to 1/2" tap valve flexi-hose?

    Cheers Spraggo. It's a combi-boiler, so I just need to get a reducer for the cold feed then?
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    22mm to 1/2" tap valve flexi-hose?

    Hello I've been looking everywhere for the flexi-hose in the title, but it doesn't seem to exist? My old bath has 22mm cold and 15mm hot pipes. My new bath has a mixer tap with 1/2" legs. Is the only alternative to fit a 22mm - 15mm reducer on the the cold, then use a 15mm - 1/2" valve...
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    1/2 in tapered fitting

    I said female connector cos the threaded bit was inside, not sticking out - like your pic. Now I know what tapered is for. Thanks :D
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    1/2 in tapered fitting

    Cheers - but my mistake. That's got a female 1/2" tap connector on it, and so do the M12 flexible tails my tap comes with. So I need a male 1/2" tap connector. Out of interest, what are those tapered ones for?
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    1/2 in tapered fitting

    Hi I am trying to find a 15mm to 1/2" tap fitting compression elbow. The only one I could find in the local shed has a 1/2' tapered end. What is the tapered end for? Will this do the job with PTFE on the threads? Thanks for any help nigel
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    Polyplumb or Speedfit?

    Cos I don't want to use solder and risk bad joints, and I want flexibility when routing pipes in wall. hep20 seems to be similar price to others, is it really more reliable? 50 year guarantee suggests they are pretty confident...... If so I'll use that. ta.
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    Polyplumb or Speedfit?

    What's the difference between these 2 systems? I'm planning to renovate bathroom, replacing shower bath and sink, including running hot & cold pipes in wall for recessed shower valve and semi-ped washbasin. So which of these two would be best for me? Ta for any tips. :)
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    bath waste pipe hopper overflowing

    Yes. I'll take a photo and post it when I get home. thanks for reply. nigel
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    bath waste pipe hopper overflowing

    Cheers Andy. Downpipe is emptying into gulley no problem - it ends just above the grid. Grey water from dishwasher and washing machine feed into it and also drain no problem. It just seems like the rate the bath drains is so fast that the hopper can't cope. There is a manhole about 3...
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    bath waste pipe hopper overflowing

    Hello Looking at other houses in my area, it seems that there should be a hopper below my bath, sink and shower waste pipe, where it exits the outside wall. The previous owner had instead connected this 40mm pipe to a standard down pipe, using silicon seal to fill the mismatch in pipe size. The...
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    new vaillant 831 -pressure gauge in red

    Apologies Agile! You were right though. It was the islolating valve on the filling loop that meant it was leaking into the system. Might have been a factor in the old boiler problems? Anyway, the installer came back and sorted it. New boiler has just had 1 year service and we are very...
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    location of fused spur/fan isolator

    Thanks for replies :) The wall above the bathroom door is solid brick, and recently plastered and decorated on the outside. If we don't actually require an isolator, then I would definitely settle for one in the loft, with a 1 amp fuse for reasons outlined by ericmark. "In the...
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    location of fused spur/fan isolator

    I understand that a shower light/fan must be fitted with an isolator - a double pole fused spur. Could this be sited in the loft - which has a fitted ladder and light - or does it have to be more accessible? Putting it in the loft would save the electrician from having to chase and fit a spur in...
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