Recent content by oldterry2

The base is screwed on fortunately. I will have another go at taking it apart.

The problem is that the side panels do not come off separately. Sigh! There is a single left-side + rear-panel + right side assembly all pop-riveted together. are there any old-timers out there who have met this before?

I have a creda 37549 tumble dryer that I have had for many many years. This is now squeaking badly so I need to replace the bearings. The problem I have is taking it to bits to get at them. There is no problem in getting the top off. However the sides and back are pop riveted together...

Just for information. I ended up buying a new waste outlet and trap from plumbcenter. I just used the new inner waste bit with the existing trap, and also used the new seals. The new inner engaged properly with the threads in the existing trap (unlike the old inner), sufficient to...

Ah, we seem to be talking at cross purposes, there is no metal screw involved. The inner plastic unit has an external screw thread which engages with a corresponding thread on the inside of the plastic trap. Naturally there is no easy way of getting access to the trap so as to replace both...

Thanks, that's a good idea, where did you get the bit with the longer screw thread, and how long was it?

I have a shower base unit bought from Wickes in early 2012 along with the matching waste outlet. I now find that the waste outlet is loose. Trying to tighten it up from above causes it to behave as if it is jumping the thread (ie it starts to tighten but then goes loose again), but there is no...

Xenon, did you manage to find anything useful?

The situation is that this flat roof predates my owning the property, is believed to be over 20yrs old, and the boarding is of an unknown (but probably unsuitable) material and has definitely degraded and needs replacing. (my local handyman nearly went through it while walking on it). Now are...

I've now been advised that because of the size of the flat roof needing replacement, building control will require that the roof have additional insulation to meet part L. What do you think would the likely cost be of incorporating a decent insulation layer over an area of 40 sq mtrs? I've...

I need to get a flat roof recovered as it has come to the end of its life; well actually part just needs recovering and part needs both reboarding and recovering. Now I'm not physically able to do this myself, so need to get a firm in. One firm has quoted for 3 layers of felt, while the other...

Thanks for your advice. I shall ignore my neighbour's idea.

I'm now just about to fit my new shower tray (acrylic covered stone) and I understand that it should be bedded on a weak mortar mix. However my neighbour has suggested I should use a self levelling compound instead. Is this a good idea? Has anyone tried this - and did it go OK?

Thanks, can you tell me in what way the acrylic gets damaged?

I'm just got a new shower tray (acrylic covered stone), and noticed that the instructions say to avoid bleach. Unfortunately my wife likes to use bleach on most things. So does anyone know what happens if we do get bleach on this nice new shower tray?