Recent content by nigelad

Thanks all. It's not the head cos I bought a bluetooth one, but had the same problem. Cheers ericmark - I'll try experimenting with the lock shield setting, so long as it doesn't throw the balancing of system out. I might also go for swapping the flow and return on that rad, so valve is on flow.

My bedroom rad currently has a [bi-directional] valve on the return side. The TRV effectively has 2 settings - on full or [set to 1] off. I've checked the pin isn't sticking and tried a different TRV head with no difference. Any idea what the problem is? Would swapping the rad feed pipes over...

If you really do wonder, why not have a look on their website? Or are you just being facetious?

If you bother to look at the business address of the supplier GNW Electric, you'll find it is 1621 Brookhaven Rd Wynnewood PA 19096 US Indeed - We use E26 here, a.k.a. Medium Edison Screw base.

@ ban all sheds - http://www.amazon.co.uk/White-Plastic-Shell-Pendant-Socket/dp/B00JR3Y1AG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445550851&sr=8-1&keywords=e27+pendant+lamp+holder There are other US sellers on Amazon selling them, but very few UK. Ikea don't sell just the pendant fitting. I already have shades...

Thanks for the links Andrew. Nice one :)

Hi I've been looking everywhere for E27 pendant fittings with little luck. Currently having to use bayonet to E27 convertors for my Ikea LED cool bulbs, but that makes them too long for certain shades. Only place I can find them for sale is in US. Anyone know why?

Cheers Spraggo. It's a combi-boiler, so I just need to get a reducer for the cold feed then?

Hello I've been looking everywhere for the flexi-hose in the title, but it doesn't seem to exist? My old bath has 22mm cold and 15mm hot pipes. My new bath has a mixer tap with 1/2" legs. Is the only alternative to fit a 22mm - 15mm reducer on the the cold, then use a 15mm - 1/2" valve...

I said female connector cos the threaded bit was inside, not sticking out - like your pic. Now I know what tapered is for. Thanks :D

Cheers - but my mistake. That's got a female 1/2" tap connector on it, and so do the M12 flexible tails my tap comes with. So I need a male 1/2" tap connector. Out of interest, what are those tapered ones for?

Hi I am trying to find a 15mm to 1/2" tap fitting compression elbow. The only one I could find in the local shed has a 1/2' tapered end. What is the tapered end for? Will this do the job with PTFE on the threads? Thanks for any help nigel

Cos I don't want to use solder and risk bad joints, and I want flexibility when routing pipes in wall. hep20 seems to be similar price to others, is it really more reliable? 50 year guarantee suggests they are pretty confident...... If so I'll use that. ta.

What's the difference between these 2 systems? I'm planning to renovate bathroom, replacing shower bath and sink, including running hot & cold pipes in wall for recessed shower valve and semi-ped washbasin. So which of these two would be best for me? Ta for any tips. :)

Yes. I'll take a photo and post it when I get home. thanks for reply. nigel