Recent content by mleggatt

Hi, I recently repainted a varnished and new pine staircase (loft conversion). I primed the new pine staircase with Zinsser BIN primer sealer and did the same for the existing varnished handrails, spindles, and Newels after rubbing it down with wet and dry. I then undercoated it all with white...

Hi, I'm want to replace a Risco Agility 3 alarm system (door sensor, motion sensor control panel and base station) with a Ring alarm system. I know there is a service mode on the alarm I have used in the past but I'm not sure how I can prevent the alarm from activating as I decommission the...

Doh, not sure why I didn't think of that. Now to find somewhere that sells that model PIR

Thanks for the info secureiam, appreciated. The white plastic insert in the back that holds the tamper microswitch down is missing.

I have a damaged Risco RWT92 PIR sensor and the alarm company have quoted me £90 for the sensor, £132 callout and 3 weeks for an Engineer. I've changed the batteries in the control panel and the sensors before but not had to replace a PIR. I've done a quick Google and wasn't able to find where...

Hi all, Thanks for replies, learnt a few things. In the end I replaced the copper pipe and various unions with just one flex hose that attached to the thread on the isolator valve and the thread on the bottom of the valve. Looks a lot neater and sealed first time. Thanks again Martin

Thank you for everyone's replies. I did try Loctite55 Pipe Sealing Cord on the threads but may not of used sufficient and will try again. If that doesn't work I'll take a look at the fitting you mentioned "Ian H". I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks Martin

Thanks for everyone's replies. I just realised there are two version,,, interior and exterior of this paint. Guess which one I bought :( I'll try again with the exterior version. Thanks Martin

Our toilet float valve recent broke and didn't stop filling the cistern. I've tried to replace it with a bottom entry fill valve from screwfix: https://www.screwfix.com/p/fluidmaster-bottom-entry-brass-shank-fill-valve/47792 It fits the cistern but I can't stop the joint connecting the bottom...

Hi, I want to paint an exterior tile windowsill with black paint and bought Ronseal Doorstep paint Black Satin Doorstep paint but some of it is beginning to come off (where water is dripping from sill above it). I looked at tile paints but that was all for interior tiles and not suitable...

Thanks RoyC very much appreciated, Ill have a go. Thanks Martin

Hi, I'm going to be painting the front of our house but a small area of the render on the corner of the house has blown and is loose. The rest of the render is in good condition. I've done some research online but haven't got a clear view on how I can repair this so that I can paint the...

Great thanks guys. Martin