Recent content by Merx

Thanks for the reply. The cold is from the mains and the hot from the cylinder as you say so I shall fit check valves. I should have pointed out that these taps will be on a downstairs bathroom, so would this mean I should fit drain cocks? As the sink is downstairs, at least I'll have the...

Hi all. I'm a DIYer about to change an old bathroom sink for a new one. It's currently all done in 15mm copper with no isolating valves and plumbed straight into the taps without any flexi hoses or similar. My questions are these: 1. I'm going to fit isolating valves, probably Pegler...

Thanks for the prompt reply! Good, I'm glad I wasn't thinking about doing something completely stupid. What do you mean by 'loop in and out' of the other items? Is a fan isolator necessary? The fan has a pull cord, but I understand this is not an isolator! If I have it powered through the...

Hi all, first post so please be nice and I'll try to not ask silly questions! :D I appreciate that people may tell me to get professional advice as this is in a bathroom. However, I'd like to understand how this would be solved. I haven't started work yet either. I have a bathroom which...