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Madrab replied to the thread Reseal a Walk-in Shower Cabinet.Any plumber that performs shower installs wouldn't find it an issue, As long as there's no issue will disassembly then it should be down... -
Madrab replied to the thread Bypass valve.No - the boiler modulates down to maintain the output set temps 75deg these days is a bit too hot TBH and If the boiler is overshooting...
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Madrab replied to the thread Inlet on radiator now on the opposite side.If all the other radiators are the same type with the same valves and they all warm up TRV 1st, then chances are that one would be the...
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Madrab reacted to Exedon's post in the thread Inlet on radiator now on the opposite side with
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Not necessarily trv's have been bi directional for some time Only way to be certain which is flow is to turn heating on and see which... -
Madrab replied to the thread Drops from bottom of radiators.+1 Gas PTFE - 7 turns - turned on opposite to the tapping thread so it doesn't unravel when tightening.
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use gas ptfe and dont worry about overtightening you wont
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Madrab replied to the thread Reseal a Walk-in Shower Cabinet.Your enclosure can be taken off and all the bad silicone cleaned off and then put back together and re-sealed. As suggested, a shower...
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Should be possible to replace sealant . Have you tried any mould removal products? Helps to leave door open when not in use as...
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Madrab replied to the thread Plastic 1/2 cover to go onto rad brackets.The plastic shims are to stop the rad from rattling/clicking on the bracket. I would normally expect to find them. Yes the rad can be...
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Madrab replied to the thread How to unscrew this kind of tap?.get longer arms ;)
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Madrab replied to the thread Who Needs DIY Bodges.Wouldn't be the first time I've hole sawed through an I-Beam for pipework, good quality bi-metal hole saw with a good drill and...
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Madrab replied to the thread Who Needs DIY Bodges.Who's to say it was a professional? Looking at the soldering he wasn't a very good plumber never mind a professional IMO. A lot of so...
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Madrab replied to the thread Which dow 785 ?.I have yet to find any silicone that does not eventually go black, even the mould resistant ones, neutral or acetoxy. The trick is...
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Thanks for the heads up. Would that be hot enough to force the hot water to head up to the cold water tank via the "vent" pipe? BTW, can...
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Madrab replied to the thread Heating but no DHW.Programmer sends 240V to the cyl stat > cyl stat sends that 240V out to the 2 port > that 240V powers the 2 port valves motor that opens...
