Recent content by davidmiller

Thanks everyone. Very helpful. I dont disagree but the radiator is a size that's hard to find these days plus I don't do plumbing very often so I'm slow. I should have done it during the heatwave. Cheers.

Sorry I didn't notice the photos hadn't uploaded. It's an older radiator.

You mean the ones that self drill are best?

It didn't occur to me put one in the other end thanks. Any idea what size drill bit to use and what the new valve is called and is the swarf not a problem if it gets in the rad? Cheers.

As it happens it needs a new valve as well is there a particular type that would help?

Got a radiator with some very bad bleed valves. I would like a quick fix if possible to get it through the winter then maybe replace the rad. I've seen videos where you screw in a a plug but looking at these i can't really believe it's possible. So thought I'd ask if there's a way to get these...

So got it done today. Had to prize one open but the real tricky bit was the ones on the indicators. It was stuck solid i had to saw it apart, luckily I didn't need that bit. Then pull them out with pliers. I'll show the photo. The new one stopped working for a bit but fingers crossed...

Thanks gents. I still can't tell where its connected. It all seems to be one piece of metal from the wire up to and including the backing of the mirror. I've just sprayed it. I'll give it a tug in the morning if you'll pardon the expression.

The indicator on the wing mirror stopped working. I bought the part and watched a few videos but having got it apart two wires that need to come away from the mirror have stumped me. I'll attach some pictures. I can't work out which direction to pull and don't want to mess it up i did have a...

Thanks Regarding the coincidence. I would think so as the problem with the cooker one is the red button is jammed in the on position . And the shower one was broken while being pulled down.

Oh sorry. Shower.

By coincidence both of these need replacing. My question is are there's any specific details about them I should know because there are many variations or are they just a straight swap I can get from somewhere like Screwfix?

What about if the slab is lower than the dpc?

Thanks, it doesn't seem to be an exact science does it. I reckon I'll start insulation 100mm lower than internal floor level that way there's an overlap with the underfloor insulation. And that should leave about 1500mm clearance from the foundations for any water.

The insulation is Dritherm which is a woolly type. It says it's water proof but I can't imagine it sits on the foundations or a lean mix infill should there be one. If that's the case does anyone know there's a minimum clearance please?