Recent content by viking99

Okay thank you, solvent it is then. Are they all basically the same, its years since I used polyurethane, I know it can cause yellowing over time, any particularly better than others? Had a quick look locally and can easily source Ronseal, Dulux, Johnstones. (Ronseal states 'Mellows...

Hi. Just in the process of fitting a few Oak Veneer doors from Premdor. (4 panel Somerset Oak). I was going to use Ronseal Diamond Hard Clear varnish but asked Premdor if I should be using water based varnish on this product and they have just replied with "it must be high joinery grade...

Thanks for the advice. "Try a gate valve in the cylinder loop." From the diverter valve, pipe is 22mm into, and out of cylinder, then reduces to 15mm, with a 15mm gate valve. This is fully open. Should it be so? I guess if it is fully open, whats the point in it being there!

Okay, The problem has been occurring since we inherited the system. I have just treated the system with Fernox DS40, neutraliser and then inhibitor. Pump speed is at its lowest, faster speeds aggravate the problem. There is no noise in the boiler, no air getting into the rads. The...

I recently hung some pale lilac vinyl paper. (Kids Art, manufactured by Encore). At close range, the seams are excellent, as invisible as you would wish for. However, if you stand back and view from the other side of the room, there is a definate pale area, about 1" to 2" wide, down each seam...

Help! Any comments would be greatly appreciated. My central heating has the following problem:- -When only the heating is calling for heat, the mid position valve directs the water to the heating, all works well, no noise, warm rads, great. -When heating and water are calling for heat...