Recent content by SirLancelot

I'm going to re-enforce the panel joints with screws. Obviously - galvanised screws are the obvious choice. However - there are others suggesting A2 Stainless steel screws with a coarse thread. Pilot whole first then hand-screw screws in (as soft & can snap). Opinions? Alternatives?

They're on gravelboards. I heard that putting some brass screws on the base, to lift it from the gravelboard a few mm can prolong the life, as the base doesn't rot out so quick?

This is what I am aiming to do: Strengthening lap panels I am asking the communities help in discussing alternative/better ways. I want to put in the effort now, so I'm not dealing with this problem again in the next two/three years. Open to suggestions and opinions on alternative ways to...

Hi all. A-fixing this light: To this: You can see the pre-existing hole where wire exits: As you can see there is a steel support beam behind the plastic. I need help choosing the screws/fixings to use for this job. Many thanks to any, willing to help. SL.

Hoping to open up an exploratory discussion: Fence panels. How to competently reinforce them? (No funds to replace all 15 with stronger panels this year). But - how to do it - right: Fixings: galvanised nails/screws? Some will say stainless steel screws will suffice. Extra bracing? Is...

I'm very confused as to why graphite or teflon packing string is routinely available in the U.S - but extremely hard to find here (wras approved)? E.g: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Danco-0-09-Graphite-Bonnet-Packing/1085895

Would be interested on fellow members views/comments on this: I'm curious where I could purchase appropriate gland repacking material in the UK? (Don't trust ordinary ptfe tape to last long).

Does the water meter outside most homes in london (where u can isolate the whole house) have the ability to block 'back-flow'? The house in question is a semi-detached - with a thames water meter outside on the pavement - with a round plastic access cover.

Outstanding. Madrab - did you happen to come across arrows education section. They have numerous guides that cover both water regs and solutions. This is a pdf they have specifically on isolation valves, their construction, specifications and their place in water regs. It even speaks about...

I've honed in on connex or pegler. However, since this is an exploratory subject - I'm curious who the maker of the poorly cast iso valve is. There seems to be a logo on the side. Asking the communities help in identifying the brand. Also - other than connex, pegler & wondervalve - are there...

No one?

Does anyone recognise the brand in the pics above?

Where can I source genuine peglers or connex iso's at best price?

This will be of some use to you. I too, am fed up of leaking isolator valves that can't be relied on, when really needed. https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/decent-quality-isolation-valves.586687/ The consensus is to simply buy quality units in the first place - or remove them altogether and...

Your points make perfect sense. I would like help understanding a couple of things: A) When the filter in the y-strainer gets blocked, naturally it will restrict the flow. My question is - Do combi-boilers have safety mechanisms in place, to shut off in such cases for CH flow? (Recently. My...