Recent content by dave_p_r_b

Hi All, I'm about to prepare and plaster my upstairs toilet. The wall with the recessed window is lined with plasterboard. The window is recessed by about 10inches or so. I'm wondering when it is necessary to remove the existing angle beading and replace? Should I attempt to skim without new...

Thanks again to all. Job done, with Heavy pattern d.o.c.. Now for the rads ! :o

hi, Thanks. I tried a new washer, but it still squirts out the part with the thread - where you unscrew to open the valve. Thanks, David.

Hi, I need to replace a drain off cock that's leaking. I've bought one, but it seems to be made of brass. Can I solder this on (I intended to use a yorkshire fitting, or do I have to use a compression joint? I'd try it and see, but only have one - and don't want another trip to the...

Oh ! I see! Thanks for the swift replies. I could cut a hole in the plasterboard so the choc blocks would sit behind the timeswitch. Then run a single lead from the choc blocks to the timeswitch. Does that sound right ? David.

Hi All, I've had to change the timeswitch on my boiler. I had a danfoss randall 3020p and have bought a SET2E to replace it. It's a gravity fed system with a pump, 3 wire room thermostat and the boiler. I've wired it up but can only do so in a temprary fashion (i.e. to test it) using a...

The prize goes to jonjb: "a blockage in the burner pipework to the jet but this would be highly unlikely" To elaborate... He took the front off the boiler, and vacuumed inside. The "injector" was then unblocked with a pin. Looks like it was never the gas valve, or the thermostat but it...

Hi All, thanks for the replies. It was definitely a new valve, as I bought it from a shop, and it had some form of paper tamper seal over the ports. I'll call and ask him to do a pressure test. Thanks jonjb. >> if this is the gas valve with the grey knob,that you turn to the star >>sign...

>>He came and installed a new one. >>>>NEW ? gas valve is feked , needs changing It's exhibiting exactly the same symptoms as the old one. In what way do they fail?

240v over terminals at gas valve. David.

Hi, I'm not telling lies. I put the thermostat in myself, but left the gas valve to him. He said if the stat doesnt make it work, he will suggest a new boiler. I'll try the voltmeter accross the gas valve this evening There are no motoroised valves. It's gravity fed and has a primtic...

Hi all, I've been cold for several months now. The above boiler failed some time back. Finally got the money saved to call someone out. He cleaned up the igniter and now the pilot works as well as it used to. It stays on and seems to be the same size as it used to be. The main burner...

hi, (sorry to jump in and ask a question on a similar topic - but it seems a bit crazy to start a new-but-similar thread.) I have removed a bush/tree with many hours of sweat and tears. I want to seed the area, but fear the ground is too soft (-now!). I have added a mix of sharp sand +...

is it ok to leave the roots buried? will they die? Dave.

Just had one of those fancy (the one with the worktop jig)cuts and he cut the worktop to size too. £25. Great job. No messing, arrived on time, did the job and b******d off. My kind of tradesman.