Recent content by casademont

I am fitting a 15mm x 3/4'' Compression Female Iron Coupling adapter: The 15mm compression end is easy, but what's the best practice for fitting the 3/4" female-to-male thread? There is no compression feature, just interlocking threads. Should I use a 3/4" washer? Just wrap with a lot of...

I have some of this tape left over and want to use it on a drinking water pipe: It only says "for all common gases and liquids" but not explicitly "for potable water" as the usual white stuff does. Is it safe? Just trying to save myself a trip to the shop!

I have a brick wall that I intend to install a bath against with a fixed shower head: I'll use either tile backer board (insulation + cement layer) or hardibacker with a tanking kit; attaching via dot and dab (plasterboard adhesive) and screws + washers to hold it in. However, what's the...

Thanks, my local yard only has 4mm ply - would this be strong enough? Also what is it like to paint? Would it match the MDF in terms of general aesthetic if it is all white or will the ply have more noticeable grains?

I'm building some fitted wardrobes out of MDF. Would you recommend a 6mm or 12mm back panel for each unit? I'd prefer 6mm to save on space and cost but wondering if that would cause any issues. It's going up against a stud wall if that makes any difference. First time builder so thanks for...

I painted some doors in Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood (water based) about 12 months ago. Prepped well (sanding, primer, etc) and they came up really nice. I did 1 coat acrylic primer, 2 coats top. Since then we had some unexpected building work done, and they are all dirty enough to require...

I have a new house and realise there is a socket on the ring to the boiler (20A). Is this a problem / do I need to have it moved to a 16A fuse?

I want to put underfloor heating in a small ensuite (just 3.5 sqm). Having researched options (electric vs. wet), I found what seems like a good solution in using an RTL valve (return temperature limiter; https://www.floorheating-direct.co.uk/product/rtl-valve/). This solution just connects...

I have installed a run of 5m LED strip lighting, rated at 24w (300 x SMD 3528 leds for those interested). However, I realise I made a mistake and connected it to a 12V DC transformer rated at 12W. The lights are in the kitchen and have worked fine without any noticeable problems. What risks...

@JobAndKnock Thanks, they are in-frame/inset doors built with 22mm MDF. Like this, but opening together in pairs and with concealed blum soft close hinges:

I am researching putting a non-load bearing partition stud wall in a loft space (pitched roof construction). I have read that if I were to specify a gypframe studwall then a deflection head is required (http://www.british-gypsum.com/technical-advice/faqs/020-what-is-a-deflection-head). However...

Thanks, I intend to use concealed blum soft close cabinet hinges. Would 2mm around the frame and 4mm between where the doors meet work?

I am building a cabinet (basic MDF stuff), what clearance/spacing would you recommend for the doors on the top, bottom and sides? Is 2mm all around enough or do people normally give a bit more room?

I have a cold loft in a pitched roof. Insulation is over the ceiling not under the rafters. I want to put 9mm plasterboard up under the rafters for aesthetics, I won't insulate between the rafters (100mm deep) as there is already insulation over the ceiling joists. If I do this, do I risk...

I've just had my flueless gas fire replaced by a gas safe engineer. However I forgot to ask for the certificate - what specifically should I be asking for when I ring them? Reading here...