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    Soil Pipe Branch (Current Setup Seems Botched and Old)

    @denso13 Sorry to jump back on the thread; I've seen a diagram of the same on Screwfix, and it looks like you have to insert something from the inside of the pipe to achieve a mechanical connection.
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    Soil Pipe Branch (Current Setup Seems Botched and Old)

    I see what you're saying; I suppose I see the pipe not even installed plumb and assume it's all crap. Following your advice, I have now checked the lower boss for leaks (in the ceiling void) and found a 22mm white barrier pipe not bossed in, just inserted into a hole in the stack (I think it's...
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    Soil Pipe Branch (Current Setup Seems Botched and Old)

    It doesn't seem to be leaking. Bath waste is almost level, not enough drop; I guess this could be sorted by a better low P-trap. Basin waste is high on the wall, and we would prefer to have it much lower so final boxing in can be neatened up.
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    Soil Pipe Branch (Current Setup Seems Botched and Old)

    Thanks, that's a good idea, but it does still leave an awkward bath waste issue. At the moment I am considering dropping the wastepipes through the floor, running it into the kitchen below and boxing it in, although I'd rather not if I can help it.
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    Soil Pipe Branch (Current Setup Seems Botched and Old)

    Hi everyone, I’m currently planning out a bathroom refurbishment with a tight layout. I want to tidy up the pipes in the bathroom. I need a solution for the toilet, basin and bath waste. I expect that fitting a new branch in the soil pipe is necessary, as the current setup seems poorly done...
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    Cold bridge mould at eaves

    Last winter, I noticed mould along the eaves on the ceilings of both my daughters' rooms (picture after I cleaned it off with bleach). I have beefed up the insulation previously and fitted Manthorpe Refurbishment Eaves Vents to prevent the insulation from blocking the roof ventilation. The...
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    Staining Set Concrete: Improving Colour Pavers

    Are there any products to allow the staining of set concrete that's set already? Looking to improve the look of some pavers before I seal them.
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    Bathroom light trackdown issue.

    Have detected the issue: a very small split in the ducting condensing on the vent and dripping down (which I missed when I first looked :confused:). Have brought "Aluminium Insulated Flexible Ducting Hose" and fitted. Will move the switch as suggested but need to fit new as its burnt out...
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    Bathroom light trackdown issue.

    It sounds like I have to replace the switch, which is good news. What should I be looking at buying?
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    Bathroom light trackdown issue.

    Hi all, No recent work done at all. I think I may have tracked it down with your help. The switch next to the fan in the attic opened it up, and its wet inside. I am assuming there is a slight leak (although none I could detect) from the roof tile vent used to extract as the switch is...
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    Bathroom light trackdown issue.

    Thanks all... Yes it used to work fine. No recent work done. Everything worked until a few days ago. (I assume thats what your getting at.) @ericmark and @sparkwright So your both suggesting a fan replacement? Yes, the junction box did have a cover (back on now) just so I could see what...
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    Bathroom light trackdown issue.

    Currently, my bathroom light and fan don't turn off. I have replaced the light bulb and the bathroom switch just in case (the switch needed doing anyway), but that has not solved the problem. What process could I go through to track down this issue? I do wonder if this juction box could have...
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    Gravel Driveway Sub Base Improvement

    I'm looking for some guidance on improving the subbase of my driveway (currently the driveway is old and damaged/badly done tarmac). I intend to finish with gravel driveway flint or something interlocking. I want the driveway to be permeable, so sub-base is key, as I understand things...
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    Cheap Powder Mortar Tone - Concrete

    I need to mix some concrete for a patio area. Using Powder Mortar Tone, I just wondered: does anyone know of a cheap brand that can get me good results?
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    Removing Electric Shower (Blanking?)

    I am assuming the following would be OK to use: 13A 1-GANG DP SWITCHED PLUG SOCKET Do I need to worry about clipping the wires leading to the socket?
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