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Hi I am installing a new rad and need to tee off from 2 parallel copper pipes that are very close together. They are under floor boards in a notch in the joists. Teeing off the one is no problem (the outer one) but other is blocked by the parallel pipe. (hope I'm explaining this ok). So should...

Hi I'm looking to get a new pressure washer to clean a pretty large patio area. My small B&Q job from a few years back is not up to the job. I have seen an RAC model for £100 with around 150bar of pressure. Anyone have any experience with this brand/model Thanks

Hi, following my condenser pipe freezing I am routing it internally to join a bath waste. Does the 21.5mm pipe need to be solvent welded or is it just push fit. I have had differing opinions at suppliers. Thanks

Hi, like many others, the condenser pipe from my combi boiler froze in the recent bad weather. I intend to route it internally and planned to feed it into the waste pipe from my bath. Is this OK Thanks in advance

HI DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN BUY A SMALL BAG OF BAL MICROFLEX IVORY GROUT 3.5 KG APART FROM TOPS TILES WHERE THEY ARE ASKING £20. THANKS

Hi I am about to tile my T&G bathroom floor. My main problem is that this room has the only toilet in the house, so time is an issue. I had thought of removing the t&g and replacing with 25mm plywood, but now think that it would be quicker to overboard with say 12mm. I will then need to...

Hi I have just purchased a chrome trap for my new bathroom sink. Although a '32mm' trap the chrome waste pipe supplied is actually 30mm and appears too small to make a seal in standard 32mm push fit fittings. How do I connect this ?? Also this supplied chrome pipe is about 300mm long, not...

Hi, I am fitting a wall hung sink and will be concealing the pipework in the brickwork. I am I best to use copper pipe wrapped in a couple of layers of insulation tape or platic pipe ? Thanks

Hi I had intended to fit electric underfloor heating in my bathroom. However, I have heard conflicting views about using it between plywood and ceramic/procelain tiles. I would welcome your views thanks

Hi, Firstly a basic question. I have a concealed shower mixer valve to install that has 3/4 inch female connections. What is the correct method of connecting the supplies and shower / bath filler outlets. I assumed threaded male connector with PTFE tape, but not sure. I have done many...

Hi, Firstly a basic question. I have a concealed shower mixer valve to install that has 3/4 inch female connections. What is the correct method of connecting the supplies and shower / bath filler outlets. I assumed threaded male connector with PTFE tape, but not sure. I have done many...

Hi I am about to buy a thermostatic shower mixer but have a couple of questions 1. I have seen a 3 way mixer to supply fixed shower, hand held shower and bath filler. Is it a good idea to have all three from a single mixer valve 2. There appear to be a couple of retailers on ebay selling...

I am refitting my bathroom and am about to start the tiling. I have read the sticky, which is very good and clear (thanks gcol) but have a few questions to clarify a couple of points 1. Bath is fixed to the wall and I intend to seal it with silicone, level with the top of the bath. I have a...

Hi, I am building a small studded wall/partition that will be at the end of the bath and will house the pipework etc for the shower mixer and taps. I was intending to build this from 3x2 and face with plywood before tiling. Is there some other type of board that would be better for this...