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Picasso (or indeed anyone else who knows) assuming you've used the Victoria Plumb valve I described above can you help me out with another problem I've had with it? I used brass male compression fittings 22 x 3/4" to connect my plastic 22mm JG barrier pipe to the valve. I used PTFE tape but...

Hi all, I've got a Victorian house with steps up to the front door, and with a basement front door (and storage space) underneath them. They've been rendered in something, perhaps bitumen-based, way back in time but the render is cracked and leaks in places now. I can't afford to have them...

Not only are you the speediest reply I've ever had, but you're bloody right too!!!!! A massive rib-crushing e-hug of thanks to you Picasso! (well done on all those masterpieces too, excellent work). Thankyou so, so much! (If only Victoria Plumb could include decent instructions in any...

Hi helpful folk, I apologise in advance for a long post. I'm at the end of my tether and really need your excellent expertise! I've fitted a Victoria Plumb Matrix Triple Thermostatic Shower Valve with Diverter (one of these...

Nice thought but I've since bought and used solvent weld pipe as it would have meant buying loads of adapter connections pipe is up for grabs for whever can use it

I accidentally bought waste pipe for push-fit, rather than solvent weld. Sadly I've cut into one pipe before realising so I can't return the pack. This means that there are 9 x intact 3 metre lengths, plus one length cut into two. I've tried selling it on ebay or giving it away on freecycle...

thanks Tony. The house needs drylining and replastering so if there's a leak or two it won't be a problem! thanks also linkyplumb for the info. Much appreciated everyone.

of course *slightly embarrassed face*! thanks

ah thanks. Will 12 litres capacity be enough to test a loop with 4 rads through 3 rooms? (probably a dunce-ish question, sorry)

It's just listed as a Rothenberger electric test pump 78 bar (1100psi). Can't find anything other than that (I don't pick it up until Sat unfortunately and the hire place is waiting for it to come in) I've used 22mm JG Speedfit Polybutylene pipe. Thanks for the copper tip, that end of...

Hi all, I'm going to be testing my newly installed (by me) heating pipework and rads on Sunday for which I've hired a Rothenberger pressure tester for the coming weekend. As a novice I'd appreciate a few tips if any of you have the time: - the hire co tell me that I'll need to connect my...

Hi all I've nearly finished laying pipework for new heating throughout my house and want to dry pressure test it. I've got a Monument Dry Pressure Test Kit, but it's not much of a kit. It's just the a gauge. I've heard that I can use a foot pump to pump air into the system and test it but...

thanks both responses. I think you're right, I was being too cautious. I fitted it on Friday and no leaks so far. cheers