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Madrab replied to the thread Shower trap strange goings-on.As suggested, It would be wise to use a proper soil pipe flexi adapter for the soil pipe to roof vent and only use one up to it's max... -
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I'd run 110mm soil pipe from the existing termination point of the stack, across the loft and do the last section in flexi, keeping it...
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Madrab replied to the thread Compression fitting problem.As suggested, the forces applied on fittings when ice expands is very significant, it can split copper, crack cast iron, split rock etc...
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Madrab replied to the thread Shower trap strange goings-on.Have you taken the small AAV that's venting the shower run off and then tried it? Put a aquare of toilet roll over the vent pipe and...
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Madrab replied to the thread Unvented cylinder - documentation.The county doesn't matter really as long as the address is the same - My address is in 3 different counties, depending on who is sending...
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Madrab replied to the thread dodgy js speedfit connections?.A little grease on any push fit allows the o-ring to be lubricated and makes the use and re-use of the fittings much easier and stops...
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Madrab replied to the thread Embedding shower tray..Most recent shower issue I came across was where the shower was leaking past part of the enclosure, that was sealed but not watertight...
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Madrab replied to the thread Bodge fix to slow leaking radiator connection -better rad on or off and plumber mait? denso tape?.Did something happen to the connection was it knocked/banged with something to make it leak? You could try backing the nut off half a...
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Madrab replied to the thread Embedding shower tray..I never ever lay a tray onto chipboard, it's the worst material ever to use in a bathroom, whoever approved that to be used in wet areas...
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Madrab replied to the thread dodgy js speedfit connections?.Yup, always wise to have some silicone grease to hand and use the lightest smear when using any push fit fitting, especially with...
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Madrab replied to the thread Radiator Sludge.I see 2 different distinction with balancing when it comes to central heating systems - 1- Balancing rads to obtain the correct ΔT...
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1. Both threads (1/2" BSP and 1/2" NPT) are 14 threads per inch (TPI) 2. NPT threads are 60 degree included angle, whereas BSP are 55...
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Madrab replied to the thread Basin Waste to P Trap.Does the spigot part of the flange actually fitting inside the throat of the waste? I have seen this with some 'universal' waste's...
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Madrab replied to the thread Lagging for an external condensate pipe.Ok - strictly speaking during a runaway fault condition where the other safety devices failed then yes that could happen. Not sure I've...
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Madrab replied to the thread Lagging for an external condensate pipe.The only reason the Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) should lift, if working properly, is when the boiler pressure rises to >2.5bar, at that...
