Recent content by charri421

Thanks for the input. I actually have the cabinet nextdoor to the fan which has a socket in it (also a built in microwave in the wall unit). I was simply going to chase the 8 inches from the cooker hood horizontally and the flex emerges in the cabinet beside the socket. I suppose I am...

Hi folks, I have just fitted my new canopy hood, it stipulates that it should not be earthed and as such, the flex is just dual core. Now 'ideally' this should be connect to a fused spur, which I am quite capable of doing... However, this would involve a fair bit of chasing (poor planning...

Thanks for the input. I think it was as expected / feared. I realise a hollowed out oak beam is the number one solution, but how good could 3 planks look? I am assuming butt joints with the bottom piece being adjoined on both side (i.e so joins are below beam / less visible). Will some...

Any ideas? thanks

Hello folks, I have an exposed beam in my house that I intend to clad with something more pleasing than plasterboard. I'm hoping to use 3 planks of square edged rustic oak that are as thin as possible. I have seen the hollowed out beams designed for this purpose, but they are prohibitively...

All, Overwhelmed by the responses - many thanks indeed. I'll try again :D I have some LS-K, so will wind on the PTFE again and a smudge of LSK and see how it goes (checking for hairline cracks first!) PS - do you think the crack is more like to appear in the wall plate or valve...

Sorry i can't answer your Q, but can say my Biasi combi (2005 Garda HE on a new 7 rad system) sits a 1bar cold, upto 1.4 if running very hot. It would suggest you may have any issue - sorry I can't be more helpful..

Hello folks, I'm a reasonably competent DIY plumber and am completely flumoxed by a persitently weeping wall plate. I am installing a wall mounted shower mixer valve (Ideal Standard) and have used brass wallmounts. The shower fitting comes with a fitting to screw in (see picture). The thread...