Recent content by fred121

Oh Dear I don't think I can ever live down this cockup. As the old saying goes there is nothing worst than fear itself. How is it possible for a 110mm soil pipe transform into a 90mm diameter grey one? By not taking into account of perspective! It's unfortunate that the numbers just match up to...

Thank you for all your replies. They have all been very helpful. Yes the fittings are plastic and the house was built around 1980s. I think I will try out Daniel suggestion. At this point I cannot think of a safer way of finding out what is happening without causing too much damage.

What could possibly goes wrong? Just before I cut into the 110mm soil pipe jutting out of the wall I thought I will check with my torch the inner diameter of the soil pipe, which goes 40mm behind the wall before it does a 90 degree right turn. It was only 90mm! I detect a joint where it does...

Thank you for your replies. Madrab is right. The connector is solvent welded on to a piece of soil pipe right in the middle. I can see the glue on close examination. Will be off to the shops to see what is available now that I know what is involved.

I need to replace my low level WC pan but not sure what connectors are needed. My Standard ideal low level toilet has given me 20+ years of faultless service but the pan sprang a leak at the exit (toilet spigot to pan connector) when I flush the toilet. Please look at the photos I have...

Are you saying anyone can advertise and call them self a plumber as long as they do not touch the gas pipes?

Hi Who do you call if you have a leak in your water pipe or want to replace sanitary ware? Am I right in saying a gas safe fitter/plumber only deals with gas pipe? Are there alternative qualifications for those who deal with water pipes? fred

The double glazed units are quite thin. Any suggestion on how I may improve the insulation?

Discovered I have a 5' tube instead of a 6' one. Managed to buy a replacement tube and so the project is off for a few years

I've decided to remove the polystyrene foam. Had a look underneath and notice that the motor is resting on it. I would not want it to over heat.

I have checked the connection visually but would not know how to check it with a volt meter. Getting a lift to the shops to day so i may buy the lights and decide what to do afterward.

My kitchen has two ceiling rose but one of them does not work. No electric current is reaching it. I do not know why but the previous owner said it has never worked. Currently I just have one strip of fluorescent light. I am thinking of replacing the tube and using ordinary lights but this...

Have you tried contacting them? Contact us http://www.beko.co.uk/Contactus.aspx Let us know if you get an answer.

Have you tested it with other high voltage devise such as a vacuum cleaner?

It's on a solid ground floor. On lino tiles, some of which are loose so I have put a carpet over it. Not very even. The stylofoam base seems to be quite strong and make it easier for me to move the machine around.