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    Madrab replied to the thread Type 22 vs Type 21 radiators.
    The fundamental difference between 21's and 22's is output. The greater depth, as mentioned, is to accomodate 2 sets of fins rather than...
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    From my experience I've never had any issue with Stelrad - did you buy direct from them or from another supplier? I get mine direct...
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    Madrab replied to the thread Type 22 vs Type 21 radiators.
    With rads it all really comes down to correct sizing to cover the space's heat loss and then the rest is just down to aesthetics.
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    Madrab reacted to dilalio's post in the thread SMC Shower Tray with Thanks Thanks.
    I'm currently laying a 1400x900 stone resin tray, flat bottom. The base is part 18mm ply and part concrete hearth. I've primed the...
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    Madrab replied to the thread SMC Shower Tray.
    Absolutely - there is no common approach and every one seems to contradict everyone else these days, doesn't make it easy. As suggested...
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    Madrab replied to the thread SMC Shower Tray.
    It all seems to depend on the manufacturer that is detailing the installation method as to what they ask for. That is 4 different...
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    Madrab replied to the thread SMC Shower Tray.
    I'm always one for using a silicone adhesive for tray's these days, especially for flat bottomed trays - having been asked to fit a few...
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    Madrab reacted to dilalio's post in the thread SMC Shower Tray with Like Like.
    If tray has ribs and not a flat underbelly then AFAIK it should take a silicone adhesive.
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    Madrab replied to the thread SMC Shower Tray.
    I believe they recommend a flexible adhesive for setting down moulded trays. The sub floor does need to be level though so the tray sits...
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    Madrab replied to the thread Stopcock problem..
    'Fraid not - Certainly not in the UK - Our stop taps use a compression screw to push a brass rubber topped 'jumper' down onto a valve...
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    Madrab replied to the thread Found it how can I fix it?.
    Soldering with a slip coupler would always be the best but if you're diy'ing then a compression slip coupler may be the solution for you.
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    Stelrad are the only ones I found that do K2 (Type22) vertical rads like that. The others are all column or designer tubular type rads.
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    The only other thing I would mention is that if a system refuses to settle down after repeated attempts and constantly corrodes and the...
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    I sometimes wish I had the equipment to be able to cut open old rads and see what's going on. The system I had that problem with had...
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    It sure would, it has, in effect a pumped outflow. Not surprised it's doing it given the way that waste is all setup. As suggested, get...
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