Recent content by ThatsNotPlumb

It isn't something I've ever done myself but so long as you take the same sort of precautions as you would if putting it in concrete (ie no joints in pipework where it would be inaccessible & pipes should be covered with something to prevent any possibility of corrosion) then I wouldn't say its...

As long as you can gain easy access to them all once fitted it is quite a good practise to do so.. although its not mandatory. Really if your going to the trouble of installing a new bathroom you might as well do it right & have ballofix or some form of isolation valve on the 2 bath feeds, 2...

Sometimes with those taps when you are repeatedly turning the neck/spout you can wear away at the washer or loosen something. Unscrew the nut you've highlighted & normally the spout can just be pulled out usually with only a *POP* like sound/motion as its only an o-ring thats making the seal...

If you feel the pipe going into the return side of the radiator, is it roughly the same temperature as the coolest part of the radiator? If so its usually an indication that the system isn't just 100% correctly balanced. :idea: Could be either that or when you've refilled the system...

Its hard to tell from the picture, but are you sure the water isn't running down from the head of that side of the mixer? If not, its definatly faulty. Most credible manufacturing companies will take a return of the taps inside a year, before you think about removing it I'd phone the actual...

Well.. assuming it is a straight swap of Bath/Basin/Toilet, like for like with no major pipework alterations bar a few isolation valves &/or flexible hoses/tap connectors. Depending on what part of the country you live in & what is actually needed you could be talking approx £250 - £400 for...

The cost of actually getting trained, qualified & registered as a gas fitter last time I heard was over £1200. Depending on what part of the UK you are from £30 - £50 would be pretty standard considering the cost of the qualification process, yearly assessments & the actual fact its a...

If its an unvented cylinder & combi 15mm should be adequate enough. You'd be getting better pressure & therefore presumably a better flowrate than that of say a standard vented cylinder & cold water storage tank. If its not a pressurised system then 22mm supplies are a must. The bath will...

Ahh cutting hep/speedfit with a butcher knife, if thats not the sign of a professional I don't know what is.. :roll:

I wouldn't use any PTFE on these. It as its easy to wreck the threads on some of those plastic ballvalve tails.. Its the washer on the fitting that is making the seal.

:| So build a small room.. even smaller :lol: Its still not gonna solve the problem as his toilet is still gonna be sitting in the same place which as he said is too far out. The only option is a ? mark pan connector which will only take it back so far... or to dig up the floor &...

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If you have not got the time nor money to be digging up the floor, the best thing I can suggest is this - http://www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-furniture-shower-taps/1112.htm It will take the pan back a few inches..

Just make sure your pipe is clean & the inside of the fitting with wire wool, then apply some flux & make sure you push the pipe right into the fitting. Don't overdo the heat either, nice & steady flame is sufficient & just gradually apply the solder around the joint.. Also make sure you let...

If your going to your local jobcentre or city council, don't even suggest to them that you'd be willing to work for free. I wouldn't suggest it at all as some people will use & abuse you, I know your trying to get experience but never do anything for anyone for free. If your in training...