Madrab's latest activity
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Madrab replied to the thread Waste pipe size.Solvent weld (ABS plastic) is 43mm OD, push fit (PP plastic) is 40mm OD they aren't interchangeable Use McAlpine compression couplers... -
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What's your point?
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Outlet is too high, looks like this bit has been added to make it reach the waste pipe. Waste pipe needs to be lower, and appliance...
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Madrab replied to the thread Waste connection - sink.That's a hash up of different pipework and bits by the looks of it. Where did the sink and waste stuff come from? As suggested - the...
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Madrab replied to the thread IKEA sinks.Every time - I've found it isn't worth the hassle. It lasts for a bit and then the seals start to give. As I tend to support my clients...
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Madrab replied to the thread IKEA sinks.Yup - and the McAlpine trap's diameter, with it's raised flange, is slightly larger than the IKEA waste so it won't fit unless it's...
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No. Only fits their waste kit. Been there done that.
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Madrab replied to the thread IKEA sinks.As long as it's a standard ~90mm waste hole then the McAlpine basket waste will be fine, that's one thing that all sink manufacturers...
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Madrab replied to the thread Pan Connector not central.The issue with the ring seal is over time the seals become stuck to the pipe and compress and when they are then disconnected they never...
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Madrab replied to the thread Baxi Duotec Fill Loop spares??.Absolutely - the key part is the dimension between the cold feed and the return, the tap types are incidental and it should have a built...
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Madrab replied to the thread Pressure reducing valve for incoming mains.I'd pay the money for a good quality PRV - the cheap ones always seem to cause problems. That and ensure it is drop tight, don't want...
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Madrab replied to the thread Baxi Duotec Fill Loop spares??.Seems the old one has been discontinued (Baxi part no. 720808301) and replaced with a more universal kit. New Part no: 5119495 - Fits...
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Madrab replied to the thread IKEA sinks.Yeah, swap it all out - never use IKEA stuff, it really can be quite bad. Don't know why they haven't changed it to something more...
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Chuck the lot and get mcalpine.
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Madrab replied to the thread Pan Connector not central.Please please please don't use pushfit waste pipe fittings. They can be a problem just waiting to happen. If you are going to that...
