Recent content by BrianS

Thanks guys! Think I am going to chuck some money at it and see if it can be fixed. Is there such a thing as no fix no pay?????

We have an Ideal C80FF "wall-mounted, gas fired, fanned flue, combination boiler" which, when working properly, is perfectly fine. However, it goes through cycles where it trips out (usually first thing in the morning) and I have to climb into the attic to press the orange lockout button to...

Thanks for the reply. My brother tracked it down on Google and it seems that I can get all I need from the makers :lol: Seal kit - http://www.bristan.com/epages/Bristan.sf/AU_en/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Bristan/Products/%22SK%2000400185%22 CD valve -...

I heard the shower running last night whilst switched off! The cause of the leak turned out to be fairly obvious – see pic below. Does anyone know of a source for replacement sealing rings please? They seem to be a sort of silicone material in a U shape. Also, could there be seals missing...

A pic of my valve. I am trying to source replacement sealing washers.

Sorted! Nearest supplier was New World Timber but they don't deliver single sheets and don't cut. The 2,800mm x 2070mm x 18mm sheets won't fit in the Bongo! So, a builder mate tracked down a sheet at Jewsons and they are delivering to my door Monday afternoon - all for less than £50 :lol:

I have moved a tumble dryer and washing machine out of the kitchen and want to fill the gaps with sliding wicker basket jobbies. I would like to attempt to build my own carcasses on which to mount the sliding baskets because: a) the gaps left aren't exactly 600mm and that means I can fill...

Thanks for the quick replies folks! I did some more searching and the terms silicone and mastic seem interchangeable :? I guess when the sink was fired it went out of true so it is quite rocky on the worktop. Maybe it won't need as much silicone as I think - hopefully!

I can only find roofing mastic listed. Is there something different to use when fitting the sink unit to the worktop or can I use silicone sealant please? There is quite a bit needed!

Thanks again to everyone. Another project added to the list! Must remember to get the Hobnobs in before asking the sparky around to do the quote :wink:

Salem2000 - thanks for you reply which arrived on the forum whilst I was putting together my reply to Chivers7 - things move fast on here :lol: Looks like I may be home and dry and the project can go ahead. Next stop is my electrician..

Thanks for the reply! The bathroom is rectangular and it will be possible to build the appliances into a unit that would prevent water being sprayed on them. Although the shower does not have a fixed head, in normal use the only time the carpet gets damp is when I step out of the shower...

Hi folks :D I have spent a while trawling through the forum and following links (sadly quite a few no longer work - particularly the NICEIC ones) but haven't found a definitive answer to the question about whether I can install a washing machine and condenser drier in my bathroom. I...

Any thoughts ladies and gentlemen? Other than sawing off the existing window cills that is!