Recent content by john2k

I have a small section at the end of a wall where a coping stone is not being held by the cement underneath. But the weight of the stone keeps it in place and it’s actually very difficult to move and is quite stable. However, wondering is there any sort of adhesive that I can apply under to bond...

I need to replace a radiator as it has a damage on it. Is it ok to re-use the existing tails from the radiator and transfer it to new radiator? How much do you tighten the tail after applying the ptfe tape?

I have an ideal logic heat 18 boiler but on the boiler there is only one temperature dial. I have a tank for the hot water which I believe the same boiler deals with. The same boiler also heats the central heating system. But from what I can understand this isn’t a combi boiler. Just wanted to...

I currently am planning a bathroom renovation. Currently I have a bath tub that has drain that connects to a soil pipe that runs straight down from upstairs to downstairs via a drywall cavity which has a access panel which gives access to a inspection cap on the soil pipe itself. I am planning...

I’m wanting to lay 1200x1200 porcelain tiles on a floor where only 4 tiles will be enough. I’m wondering if I was to lay it with the tiles touching each other without a gap, does this work or are there downsides to this? Essentially trying to reduce the visibility of the joint and grout lines really

I have a concealed thermostatic shower valve that has two outlets. One for the ceiling mount arm. I'm looking to buy a fixed hand sprayer. The question I have is, i need to find the holder for the sprayer that also has the water connection. Does anyone know what this particular fixture is called?

Just purchased my first halfords 3 tonne trolley jack. It came in the box with the valve open. So for me to lift it I had to turn the valve clockwise with the handle. My question is, seeing as it came with the valve open, is this the preferred storage method? after lifting a car then lowering it...

My new build property has extractor fan wall plate on the outside wall that looks like the following plate When the extractor is on the flaps open from the air created. However, that part of my wall on windy days gets badly hit by the wind and I find these flaps constantly breaking. I’ve...

Those look good, they are 60mm so what size screws and length should I get? Considering the block is about 100mm plus the thickness of the plasterboard

Which screw types? Do you have any example?

It’s the aerated breeze blocks. Just winder will 95 to 100mm m8 or m10 coach bolts not work ? Using long plugs and just hammer the plug into the cavity ? Or perhaps those long hammer in type frame screws like these: https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-frame-fixings-8-x-120mm-10-pack/17480

So something like this? https://www.screwfix.com/p/corefix-metal-plastic-100-heavy-duty-dot-dab-wall-fixings-10-x-95mm-24-pack/344hg

I have a large wall mount cabinet that is a floating cabinet that needs to be wall mounted to a wall. The wall has a dot and dab plasterboard and behind this plasterboard is 4" breeze block. Can I use coach bolts with wallplugs to mount this or is there better fixings?

Good point. I have one of those 90 degree angle attachments for my driver. So that may come in handy. I also have a ACDelco Cordless Ratchet ARW1209P that i use for car work and works a treat. Can tighten upto 61nm. So that might help in tightening the hex head socket driven screws

Socket bit idea is probably better as I prefer driving using socket because it doesn't slip like screw heads do. So something like this: https://www.screwfix.com/p/turbocoach-hex-flange-coach-screws-m6-x-70mm-100-pack/22717 This will be equivalant to the 6mm that was recommended by @cdbe and I...