Recent content by ny167

I need to replace the guttering around my/ my parents house. My dad did part of it a few years ago but has moved out, so I am trying to learn myself. I was hoping it would be a straight swap old for new but the new stuff I was planning to get (Round guttering from Wickes), does not fit into...

Thanks everyone for your help. I went to Halfords and purchased a pack of http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_186967_langId_-1_categoryId_165562 I managed to find one that fitted. Thanks again

I tried Draper and they said they dont stock them. Its similar to http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/24-x-12mm-Hole-Blanking-Grommets-Body-Plugs-Masking-/200567424096?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb2c00460#ht_1053wt_1140 but the hole is smaller than 12mm (about 5mm) I dont...

I have a Draper 2 tonne lightweight trolley jack and have misplaced the oil filler cap. Can any one let me known where I can get replacements for it? The Trolley jack is a Draper 59340 http://www.draperproducts.co.uk/59340/Draper-59340-2-TONNE-LIGHT-DUTY-TROLLEY-JACK.html Thanks

I am currently having a looking for a long bar/ Power bar and have come across: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-2-SWIVEL-HEAD-BREAKER-POWER-BAR-620MM-E86-BRITOOL-/400168967239?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item5d2beddc47#ht_2043wt_905 I am wondering what is the best size drive to get? Do I need...

I rang my local pluming centre and they said that they have never heard of one. He did however suggest a box spanner? I was also thinking if If I could get hold of an extending ratchet and the correct size socket for the nut do you think that will work? Thank you

I have removed th tap and added more PTFE tape, which appears to have solved it. I did about 25 turns of tape and still had to wind it all the way in to get a tight fit. Does PTFE Tape degrade if it is not used for a long time. It was a roll, which I found in my garage. No matter which...

Can anyone guide me on how to change a water butt tap. I currently have a Brass tap, which has seized up. I am planning on replacing it with a quater turn plastic tap. I cant get my arm to the bottom of the butt to hold nut. Can you please let me know how I am supposed to change it, or is...

Thanks I thought it would be something simple. I will report back tomorrow As a rule of thumb, how much would PTFE would you say to use? Philip

I have replaced my outdoor tap, which was my first attempt at plumbing. Everything seem to go well, Except when I tried to get the tap to line up straight with the elbow joint. The tap thread is all the way into the elbow but the tap is pointing sideways. I have placed PTFE tape on the tap...