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Is there a set distance apart for the rafters?? I can see where some nails are as when the roof was repaired, the banging has caused the plaster to come off, however it seems to be along the same rafter, which isnt the one\s we're trying to find!!

Oh, just thought of something.. is there any rule that helps to work out where the rafters are...?? Cheers

Thanks for that info. Hubby was thinking to cut out the damaged bit and replace with a new piece of plasterboard.... not sure about that - I've warned him the new board would need skimming etc.... He is the type who will try anything and usually does a good job too :D (Just realised...

Not sure why you mention a loft.... its a flat roof so the damaged ceiling is directly below it..... :?

Due to a leak in our flat roof, the utility room ceiling below got badly stained, and is bowing slightly (not much though). Today the roof was repaired, and the banging has made the plaster crack, its like a 3 pronged crack, so I think its going to have to be removed if it doesnt fall down...

Well, excuse me, but I thought the whole idea of this forum was to ask for advice. For your information my husband is a mechanic, and whilst this isnt a plumber, I should imagine he has a lot more idea about these matters than an accountant would. He has already repaired a leaking loo, put...

LOL I know..... :D :D

RIGHT..... hubby has just admitted he's not sure about something..... so I need some advice to pass on to him....:D Regarding the coil inside the cylinder, where does the hot water feed into it - at the top of the coil??? Thanks again

apparently there is a drain off on the cylinder... (now hubby tells me - why didnt he say so before I asked on here :evil: ) Think I'd better shut up now..... :?

Ah thats what hubby thought.... well at least we can have the cold water for the loo, kettle, washing hands etc. Can I ask one other thing.... the old tank is leaking, water is dripping from underneath which we are collecting in a bowl for the time being. But this water thats dripping is...

We are replacing our hot water cylinder this weekend. Will we have to drain off all the water in the system (meaning no water in the house all day) or is it possible to still have the cold water running? Hubby has said something about having to drain all the water upstairs because thats...

Thanks JohnD... that makes sense... to OH, if not me... :oops: Wouldnt the immersion heater be bought separately anyway?? Thats what they told him??

We are looking at a new hot water cylinder to replace ours that is leaking at the bottom. Now.... there is a coil in the cylinder.... does this do anything if there is no immersion heater? As I understand it, the boiler heats the water and it is pumped up into the hot water cylinder, where...

I'm no expert... but we changed over from gas to oil a few years back, needed new pipework from the oil tank to the new gas boiler but all the pipework from the boiler to rads, tank etc were ok and didnt need changing.

UPDATE....... its not the loo thats leaking.... :oops: Discovered today that there's a pipe underneath and behind the hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard that is leaking. (The loo is actually behind the airing cupboard which is why we thought it was the loo). In order to sort the...