Recent content by beniamino

I need to replace my cooker hood, which is in an awkward spot where the ceiling is low. There is already ducting in place. I've found that this Bosch extractor would just about fit. However, to get it in, I'd need to trim the vertical metal trunking above the extractor to about 10cm, which would...

I am trying to find a replacement for my shower which will fit without needing to modify the pipework. It's an unusual kind where the input pipes come from below, parallel to the wall, rather than being inside the wall. Does anyone know where I might find a replacement, or what words I can use...

Thanks! That is very helpful -- replacing the ball is a job I can tackle myself, whereas dealing with the compression joints is beyond me. I will have a go! Ben

I have a V4073A with a worn out actuator (teeth worn down). Thanks to posts on this forum, I understand that although I can replace the actuator, the real problem is usually that the valve itself is stuck. However, I've removed the actuator, and manually turned the valve with a pair of pliers...