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Irwin bolt grips would also shift it if you're still stuck

Thanks for the reply. The existing door does have a lock on it which seems serves its purpose (if slightly flimsy) - I would just see this as the weakest entry point to the house and was looking to bolster it with additional security. We do have a front door but as a mid terrace with no...

Does anyone have any suggestions on improving security on sliding patio doors (double glazed, UPVC)? Unfortunately the door is used as the main entry / exit for the house so internal locks / bolts or the old 'dowel in the track' trick are no good...

Hi, thanks for the reply, that has put my mind at ease a bit. The 22mm waste is on a saniflo unfortunately but I'm trying to avoid saying that word as it seems to make everyone want to tell me I'd be better off moving out and burning my house down, which is not really a route I want to...

Hi Tony, thanks for the reply. It's not the only toilet in the property but unfortunately it does act as the 'main' bathroom for the house as the other loos are one in the basement and one in an en-suite. The majority of the outlet pipe run is plastic (have had floorboards up and traced it...

Hi, as a (skint) DIY'er I have a couple of questions about joining copper pipe to plastic pipe, and hoping for some advice on the best way to do it. I feel a bit like the house I bought is the 'one that Jack built' but I'm stuck with it and want to put a few things right. Scenario 1 -...

Think I'm going to re-post this question and not mention the saniflo!!!!

Well, thanks for the ahm... helpful... replies. I have heard all the horror stories and that sort of recommendation before, but believe it or not until the recent blockage (which was user error - too much loo roll) this unit has served a full house without any problems for over two years. I...

I recently did the unthinkable and got my hands (well, inch thick rubber gloves) very, very dirty unblocking my saniplus unit. All went fine with removing the blockage, however on opening the unit up I did notice that the water seal from the lid was not where it should be and was sort of folded...

Hi, Did you find a solution to this in the end? I have exactly the same issue at home, Sainplus rubber outlet jubilee clipped onto 22mm copper outlet pipework. Been looking everywhere for a way of incorporating an AAV into it, would be interested to hear how you managed it? Cheers