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Thanks Hugh, that’s a great help. I’ve dug out a channel for the basin to be connected to the drain, can I use a strap boss fitting for this?

Thanks Hugh, that makes sense. Will the slip collar fit directly to the junction, like in the picture below? Its a basin - can I fit a boss type fitting to the soil pipe for this? I’m reusing the redundant WC end where there will be a new sink plumbed in. Looks like I can buy a reducer for this…

Hi Im moving a toilet and sink into a new room that I’m creating, it’s about 2 metres away in a new build house. I’ve dug through the concrete for the toilet waste and directly below is the soil pipe that it’s currently connected to. What would be the best way to tap into the pipe? The...

I fitted Siberian larch cladding to my summer house last year but recently it appears to have shrunk and gaps have appeared! It’s fitted with stainless screws at 400 centres through the tongues. Thought after it’d already been through two seasons that was that. Is it just a case of butting...

Anyone recognise the sound of my faulty dishwasher? Noise happens about 20 seconds in to wash and then on and off throughout cycle. Other than this, the dishwasher is fine and completes cycles.... http://youtu.be/ts2RrsxZTpY Thanks

Thanks and that's the easier option for me too :wink:

Gonna be permanent.

Hi I need to remove a radiator, what's the best way to stop water flow? Do I blank off existing pipes separately or join them together? And I assume compression fittings best use on plastic pipe? Cheers

Ye that's looking at the best way I guess and fit an isolation valve whilst I'm at it!

Hi I need to replace the washer in my kitchen tap (hot) but there is no isolation valve, any advice on how to do this without draining system? My house is 4 years old and has no water tank in the loft. There is a tank in cupboard upstairs (pic) and boiler is downstairs in utility. Cheers