Recent content by sunbeam59

Yes, that's what he called it - the test nipple. he waited to see if the gas pressure dropped. Yes, I have a CO alarm next to the boiler. So all my pipework has been checked. that's good to know :)

He did put something on the gas meter, to check for leaks. Does that mean he checked all the pipe-work (new and old) for leaks when he commissioned the boiler?

I recently had a new boiler installed, and I noticed that the fitter used lead-free solder. Should he have used leaded solder instead? I know that lead-free should be used on the water side, but not sure about the gas? many thanks

Looks very much like plasterboard and fiberglass If the old stuff is still about, have a look on the underside it may still have the writing on it (something like British Gypsum)?

Yes, it seems you are correct! I'll try an MK

I’ve replaced my bathroom pull switch 3 times in about 18 months, the last one has only lasted about 3 weeks (the original one lasted 20 Years!) I've used a British General 1 way switch which seemed good quality, but the mechanism seems to keep failing Any ideas?

Excellent, thank you. I'll give it a try

Never thought about the electricity :oops: I might dig out the junior hacksaw, but I always seem to end up with a sash-cut pipe! any tips for a good cut?

I want to cut into a 15mm water pipe. I can't get a pipe slice in as it's against the wall! Would cutting with a metal cutting disc on my angle grinder be ok? Will the disc cutter cause contamination problems as it's the cold water pipe to the tap?

will that flush out the copper swarf if I use an hacksaw?

Excellent, I've cleaned it up nicely with a cheap scotchbrite-type pad and some wire wool :) What's the best way to cut into the pipe without filling it full of swarf? I can't get my pipe cutter in as its too close to the wall

What’s the best way to clean a copper pipe that I want to cut and add a compression fitting to The pipe is old with just a bit of emulsion paint on it It's my cold water so I want it nice and clean, would wire wool do it?

Excellent, thank you :)

I've just purchased a Pegler brass stopcock. Does it need to be DZR? My water supplier states 'Sightly Hard' for my postcode

My outhouse roof needs re-felting its 1.2m x 1.3m and it concrete under the felt What would be a ballpark figure for a roof that size? Many thanks