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Madrab reacted to yorksbuilder's post in the thread Adding speed fit shut off tap to existing pipe with
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Use the stars printed on the side of speedfit pipe to see how far they should insert into the fitting. Dont forget pipe inserts see... -
Madrab replied to the thread Adding speed fit shut off tap to existing pipe.Yes, It would, pushfit fittings normally have a line as to how far the pipe will insert into it as well as the pipe will be marked...
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Can you use a bung kit on the expansion/ cold feed
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Madrab replied to the thread Vented C/H system on microbore.If it isn't squeaky clean then yes, even then they can still be a bit of a bugger sometimes. As suggested bunging the system and half...
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Madrab replied to the thread Shower pump.As you suggest, the shower pump is controlled by the flow switches, they sense flow in the pipe and that flow in the pipe is controlled...
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Madrab replied to the thread Inperia shower tray installation.No chipboard anywhere in a bathroom IMO. Worst decision ever to put a material that literally falls apart when it gets damp/wet into a...
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Madrab replied to the thread Speedfit tap connector/adapter for basin tap and washing machine.Oh dear, well the first issue is the flexi pipes that are already there. Ideally they would be replaced. The run rigid pipe out from the...
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Madrab replied to the thread Copper or plastic radiator tail..I always use copper up through the floor into the valve. Much more sturdy and better against any mechanical bangs from vacuum cleaners etc.
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Madrab replied to the thread Unvented cylinder - documentation.Not good enough - if building control say it hasn't been notified then quite simply it hasn't been and the builders need to get it...
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Madrab replied to the thread Maximum vertical drop to/from trap?.Nope, overthinking it a bit methinks. A vertical drop from the basin's trap height to the floor is quite a normal height for basin waste...
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Madrab replied to the thread Flue change to exhaust via roof.Nope, wouldn't recommend anyone do anything with regards to a boiler flue unless gas safe registered, if for no other reason than not...
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Madrab replied to the thread Pressure Reducing valve query.As suggested, if you aren't using the PRV as an Autofill then there's no need for it. With a sealed system you would have to have a...
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Madrab replied to the thread Pressure Reducing valve query.Again, I wouldn't use an always open autofill, for the reasons I stated. I wouldn't want to be out for the day, fitting goes and that is...
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Madrab replied to the thread Pressure Reducing valve query.Nope - Autofills were used over here a while back and were dropped quickly. The last thing you want is an automatic control on the fill...
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Madrab replied to the thread Unvented cylinder - documentation.What LA are you? I know a lot of the LA's are phasing out their control teams and it's going out to third party inspectors. I'm...