Recent content by daveybdab

Hi there. Recently knocked out an old tiled fireplace, I guess from 1960'a. Behind it where it met the chimney breast I found some rope which I suspect might have been asbestos. Wasnt wearing a mask until i saw the rope and suspect i breathed a bit in. Has anyone ever heard of this before...

Thanks for the useful (and friendly) advise Onetap. Unfortunatly I have already trawled through pasges and pages discussing this subject but have been unable to find a conclusive answer. Some people saying it is illegal, others saying it is no more dangerous than pumping up a bike tyre.

Thanks for the replies guys, very useful. Think I might buy one of these http://www.allplumbingsupplies.co.uk/Rothenberger-Tools-and-Equipment/Water-Testing-Equip/Rothenberger-Dry-Pressure-Test-Kit/prod_798.html Connect it to the start of the system cap off the end and put a bit of...

it is mainly copper pipe (the orignal that i have not changed) Bits i have added are in plastic, with plastic push pit connectors

Hi there. i have been renovating my flat over the last few months. As part of the work i drained the central heating and movend a few radiators around. I would like to know the best way to test for leaks in the system. i could pump water straight in but any big leaks would make the flat...

cheers delta. With a 110mm diameter pipe could i connect the toilet into it at the end or does the toilet need a separate connection to the main soil stack. also what sort of fall would i need on the 110mm pipe?

Thanks for the reply delta. I have attached a little sketch showing the proposed arrangement. Hope this makes it a bit more clear.

Hi there. I am redoing my kithchin and bathroom in my flat. The bathroom is right next to the the back wall where there is the main soil stack and the kitchen is right next to the bathroom. The toilet will be connect dirrectly to soil stack and is located right next to it. I also need to...

I think they had been outside for a few days when i found them, not sure before then. I might cut out the warped panels and put back ply panels. to avoid having to take the whole door apart i could just fix the panels with the mouldings?

Thanks for the reply big-all. I have attached a few photos to help describe the problem. I got the doors from a building that was being renovated so don't know their history. The bowed panels do appear to be in the grooves in the door. I noticed that on the side where the panel is bowed out...