Recent content by R27ADam

Thank you I was looking at these and I've just realised my stupidity. I re-measured and had measured wrong :(. I had 70 something mm in my head I think I was going by the inside diameter of the waste not the external.... Its been one of those days. Once again thank you.

Hi, I've bought a new toilet and the waste pipe is 3inch inner diameter and 3 1/2inch outer diameter. The problem I have is the soil pipe is 4". Does anyone know if I can get a reducer and if so can you send a link? I've spent the last 30 minutes searching and cannot find what I need. This is...

We got a quote from a local plumber to remove our old toilet and install a new corner toilet. This means moving the waste pipe from the wall above the floor. He said that we can get a vertical pipe connection for the toilet and then drill a 125mm hole through the last floor joist and the wall to...

Hi Folks - The walls between our house (semi-detached) and the neighbours seems to be very thin. We can hear them closing doors etc. We have recently got a puppy and he whimpers/barks during the night and the neighbours are complaining.. so.. I was thinking some Gyproc WallBoard at 1.25cm...

Just wanted to say thanks for the help folks. I've arranged a few electricians to come out as my friend isn't qualified to do the job! Cant have it being done wrong especially as we've a dog and I wouldn't like him turned to crisp whilst we're at work one day :( Can anyone recommend...

Yes there is a 63amp RCD in the unit. It will not be 25M in length it'll be about 10 max but I was going to order a little extra cable. The kiln will be situated in the garage connected to the house. Thanks I'll ask if he's certified to design, install and test the circuit :)

Folks my girlfriend is getting a kiln with the maximum rated amp at 22A with maximum output of 5KW. I wanted to ensure that the parts below are all that should be required to connect and meet current standards; 25 meters of 6MM twin+earth cable (over kill but better it be thicker than...

Hi folks just wondering if you could give me a little information.. Do I need planning permission to replace a hedge at the front of my house with a wall + metal railings? we live in a semi detached house on a corner and the hedge is just out right dangerous for getting in and out of our...

Thanks for the reply fella. I'll start reading up!

Hi guys, I will be removing a radiator from the kitchen of the house I've just bought. Both pipes run in to the garage. I don't want to have to drain the system as this is the first time working on any heating system.. Can I freeze the existing 8MM microbore pipes cut and rejoin new 8mm...

Thanks guys my question wasn't exactly worded the best but you guys got the answer spot on!! thanks again

My girlfriend and I got our keys to our first house today. So far We've removed some boarding on the walls and I've removed the hearth and fireplace We're now left with this Anyone any tips or do I just take the side outs? Will they be supporting anything? They are quite big - could...

Hi folks I'm new here so go easy on me! I've read around the forum and watched a few youtube videos before signing up.. I've recently got my first house and money is sadly not in abundance! I want to attempt to try and plaster my kitchen after taking the existing tiles off. I assume if I cock...