Recent content by sparkypenguin

Hi all, I'm hoping for a little advice regarding my self build. I am planning on fitting all of the radiator pipework myself but have not yet decided on whether I am having a combi boiler or a solar heated water tank for my hot water or even a combination of them both or something else...

@denso13 Thanks for that, very much appreciated! (y)

@denso13 Thanks, will this work for s trap, p trap and horizontal outlet toilets? Also like your "Doogle" thumbnail :LOL:

@ETAF Thanks for the advice, I should be able to get the fall correct as the joists are eco-joists the ones with the metal and therefore loads of space to pass the pipes through. It's the position of the "closet flange?" that I'm struggling with as I 'm worried that if I get it in the wrong...

Hi all, Hoping for some advice. I'm a self builder and I am about to put in the plumbing for 2 ensuites and a main bathroom. Each has a toilet and it's the waste pipe to soil pipe plumbing that I need a little help with. 1 toilet will go up against an outside wall so I'm OK with that one as I...

For future would applying PVA help? I have been told that it is not required for brand new boards but if it helps???

Hi all, Hoping for some advice. I have had some plastering done and lots of tiny cracks have appeared in it, many of which are not on any joins The walls were brand new plasterboard, screwed and glued and taped. It was quite hot when the plastering was done but the room is at the back of the...

All lights will be LED. Yes all circuits on edition 18 units.

I've got one but I am trying to bend some pipe in a small space and the one I have is to big. I actually also bought a Rothenberger ratchet one only to be told afterwards that it's not designed for hard copper pipe just multi layer pipe and soft refrigeration copper.

Thanks to everyone for their input , it's very much appreciated . (y) I now think I have enough opinions and new information to push me towards not having any form of angle changing system, it's just a pity that I could not have a ground based tracked system as they appear to significantly...

Thanks to all for all of the help! (y) If I decided to take the power from another circuit then am I better to take the power from a lighting circuit or a socket circuit via a fused spur? This question is for both the alarm panel and the network hub I guess I'm just concerned about interference...

I have attached a few more photos. There are actually 2 benders. One for 8mm, 10mm and 12mm. The other for 14mm and 16mm. I've also included the box that they came in that shows some other items which may help.

Thanks for that. I'll guess I'll have to look into the UPS route in more detail. (y)

Thanks but I'm not sure that is correct as I have seen many panel on flat roofs that have been angled. I believe if you involve planning and get permission then you can alter the angle. Not 100% sure but guess I will find out during my investigations....

Thanks, I was not aware of that but I need to discuss with planning anyway as my build has had the permitted development rights removed and I only have permission for 2 of the 3 roofs at the moment. Thanks, I I've had a quick look at the calculator and it does look like it may do the trick. I...