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Hi all I had a leak from a bath waste last year and it was found to be a coupler between new 40mm PVC to a grey PVC pipe. The white/new side from bath waste was fine but it was if the other side to the existing grey waste pipe had silicon on it and not solvent glue? Also there was ‘pressure’...

I managed to get it back in and like you stated if you do over tightening it it does effect the valve operation. All back and zero leaks (I had blue roll wrapped all around it). The boiler is still losing pressure though BUT I think it may be the expansion vessel as the pressure jumps about...

There’s no pressure there anyway. Only got HW. So the gland just pushes in and nut holds it? Want I do t get it that it’s has 1.5/2bar in it like that and was o my a very slight weep. I checked other rads lock shields and the nut definitely goes in there. I’ll have a play tomorrow if I get...

So the white bush part is not threaded? It it actually held in place by the brass bush I found? It seems way to much of a coincidence to find it with valve covers. I’ll check another old existing valve later and compare it. Cheers

I have some yellow gas tape. Never new it was thicker tbh, plus I always wrap correctly with thread. What I did find today on a window cill was this below. Is this not the ‘part’ that actually holds the inner ‘valve’ in place? Has it somehow been removed by someone trying to just open the...

I just find the the tails keep on screwing on the way in? I’ve tried with PTFE and still get weeping joints. Never tried adding paste as well though. Plumber I know stated 13 turns. The threads are so long on tails what part of tail is it best applied. Bit confused on last turn on the end...

Looks like Toolstation no longer do them? Are interference fits still available?? https://www.toolstation.com/angled-radiator-valve-cp/p15063 Cheers

So it is a 15mm valve. I really do not want to remove the ‘tail’ going into rad if possible. That’s what I meant by ‘interference’ fit’ just did not know the correct terminology just needs to be clean (some use paste). I have had a few valves from Screwfix recently and they have all had...

Hi all Been helping my Aunty who has jus minded into a property and it needs a lot of work. All rads were isolated except fir living room. I opened the rest and tapped the TRV to get them to open. I’m stuck on one lock shield, when I try to open it the whole valve comes out and it’s still...

It’s now been cut lower with standard cowl on top. Looks better. No problems with any smells so far. If it dies happen then I’ll just put it back. Thanks all

That’s what i I said but neighbours all have it?? It is very unsightly and easily accessible for maintenance/freezing.

It’s protrudes out past waves at Approx 6” above head height. Right back back door/new steps patio etc. Just looks awful.

My parents bungalow and they don’t like the look of it protruding out past eaves!! Purely for cosmetic reasons.

Hi all Can anyone recommend an external 110mm air admittance valve. One that can be easily maintained. Push fit preferably as it can just be removed/replaced if any problems. Plus needs to be white. Cheers

Plus I’ve purchased oil as well. I presumed my compressor was oil less No idea where it goes. It’s only a small SGS 24l (prob China import and their stickers on it) one but I only use to air blowing air to clean Bitcoin miner cards. I have pumped my tyres up as well. Also I have just...

How much are they and how long? Do they have Euro ends? I’ve just purchased this to get me going.

Thank for a brilliant explanation! know it all makes sense. Brilliant!!

Great reply. Think I will stick with Euro Type then. Tbh I only use it a few times a year and yes the curled 3m hose is absolute pain! I have looked on EBay and all the hoses with mail/female ends seem to be PLE? I also noticed that you can just purchase the hose separately with no ends. I...

Hi all. I have read a few threads on here and still slightly confused on what route to take tbh. I have a SGS compressor with 1/4”BSP and Euro plug in ends. I also had the the tools all short Euro style. Plus the cheapy plastic siding hose also has a female Euro end for tools I already...

Got the a shower off. Seems straight forward and cartridge just pulls out after removing screws. Plus the 2.5mm grub screw in the black plastic base. Extended pipes 12mm and removed all old silicone and the awful PVC quadrant around the base. Is it worth getting service kit for it? The 3...