Recent content by Darren9571

Hi all, I need to replace a Triton bar shower that runs directly off a combi boiler. It is a standard bar shower with a flexible hose and head on a riser. It has 150mm pipe centres and I don't want to mess with the pipework. I was going to swap for another Triton or something like a Mira Coda...

Thanks everyone.

Thanks jj4091, but I don't think that will fit. The ones with adjustable hinges all need a bit of space around the bolt hole for the circular adjuster to sit on and there isn't enough porcelain on this bowl at the back and sides of the hole. Instead they hang over the edge and don't secure...

Hi I am trying to bring an old outside toilet back into use urgently (mum visiting soon and can't climb stairs and we don't have a downstairs toilet). I am looking for a standard toilet seat. I've done a lot of Googling but I don't think the standard adjustable ones will fit because there is...

Thanks Opps I did specify oils as well in my email to F&B, the specific part of their response was: As you suggested in your previous message it may be possible that oils or fatty hand acids have softened the coating, but from reviewing the images and seeing the reaction it is in my opinion...

Hi I painted our bannister and spindles in F&B Estate Eggshell a couple of years ago. I used F&B primer and three top coats. The original bannister was varnish and I sanded this back before priming. All was fine several months. Over time, the paint has blistered on the bannister, but only...

I've just painted Dulux Matt emulsion over F&B Estate emulsion and in some places I am getting blisters. I've let it dry and sanded back, but next coat I get more appearing, not always in the same places. It's had 4 coats so far, so if it was a reaction I thought it would have covered by now...

I have always struggled to get roofers because it is a slate roof and I feel I am often overcharged. I had one to do a chimney a few weeks back, so hopefully....

There isn't a soffit as such, if you look under the eaves you see the felt. At the moment there is just a hole through until the roofer comes. I have included a photo to show it as best as I can.

Thanks Andy, I was told that it would lack support because so much would be above the level of the guttering (I guess about 1.2m), but maybe the join in the elbow will hold it firm enough? I really don't know much about drainage sorry.

Hello My soil vent pipe used to go through the roof and the lead had corroded - the roofer suggested an AAV and slate over the hole. I spoke with a plumber who said the same and installed a Durgo valve as per the attached photos. Problem is, we are now getting foul smells in the bathroom...