Recent content by alexhonnor

I'm trying to find a small scaffold tower to hire. I need one that is no bigger than 1.5m wide and 1.7m long with a max height of 3.5m. I've tried a few searches on the internet and most seem to have a minimum length of 1.8m - just too big (what a suprise). If anyone knows of a supplier who...

The central heating in my new flat uses cast iron radiators. I'd like to have them stripped for that lovely 'gunmetal' finish and wondered if anyone has any tips. Should I get them dipped or sandblasted and then oiled or burnished? Anyone know someone that can do it (in London area)?

Thanks very much for that - very much appreciated!

I tried to remove a colum radiator at the weekend and had no luck. The 'in' pipe is a the top of the radiator with a Drayton valve and I couldn't shut it off. Do I remove the control part and hand turn the little black ring inside right down? Also seemed unable to turn the 'out' valve at the...