Recent content by dylanp

[b] I can use the washing machine connection to drain down? That sounds too easy to be true!

Many thanks for the replies, chaps. Above is a link to 'my album' with 3 pictures to illustrate what I am working with. The first image shows the under-boiler area, which I have left exposed for easy access. (I'll knock some sort of hatch up in due course.) The second pic shows where I...

The image above shows where the radiator was and where and want to move it to, it also shows the valves I am hoping to be able to use to drain the system. Many thanks.

Hello all, I want to fit a rad in a recently-converted garage. None of the existing rads have a drain-off valve, which I found odd. Anyway, last week I removed a rad from a wall that had to be removed and the pipe work is still coming up. Could I connect up to one of these valves to drain the...

Apologies, but I've no idea what 'biscuits' are in this context!

Many thanks. The problem with this solution is that the joint will be below sink/draining board.

Hello all, I am planning on making part of my garage into a utility/laundry room. Nothing special, just a few wall cabinets and worktop over washing machine and dryer. My question relates to the worktop. I have a spare 600mm base unit, which I am intending to use as an under-sink cabinet...

OK, simply passing on info I've been advised in the past. Incidentally, do you have any idea what the actual ratio of efficacy is between Poly and PIR? Thanks

I wouldn't use Poly insulation: it is about 5 times less effective and only half the price ... It should be 5 times cheaper than PIR!!

I am in the process of converting my garage into an additional room. I used 100mm PIR insulation under the screed. I found Encon the cheapest supplier. They were cheaper even than online companies selling 'cheap' seconds. I believe they were £25 p 100mm sheet compared with £35-£40 everywhere...

Hello all, Do any members have any info on any specific legal requirements a general builder has to adhere to if/when adding a basement to a property? My brother is a bricklayer by trade, and works as a general builder too, doing mainly extensions and loft conversions etc. Recently he has been...

This is going to be more complicated than I anticipated. Think I'll stick to one-gang switches!

[/url] At the moment all I have is the T & E supply from the kitchen. I decided yesterday to remove the lot and start from scratch!