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I would look to put a cap on that uncapped isolation valve in case it’s knocked open under the sink and allows water out. Mutley56

I’ve used that Kilrock product on a couple of occasions before, it’ll dissolve hair blockages pretty well

Thanks crazydave, I’ll ask around for personal recommendations. Mutley56

Your advice would be gratefully received. This is the kitchen diner extension flooring as it stands. There is pre-existing laminate flooring on the side that was extended outwards and tiled flooring in the kitchen to the left of the picture. The extension flooring is some type of wooden aboard...

Would this be suitable? I’ve used similar for temporary blanking off some isolation valves when doing other DIY work. They have a rubber disc in the central recess that provides the water seal. Get them from Screwfix or Toolstation for example.

Dear foxhole, Thank you for the recommendation. Xpelair, it sounds like it does what the name suggests and I like that. Mutley56

dear all, Thank you for replying. I will need to replace the extractor fan unit. What better quality brand would you recommend as a replacement please? Thanks. Mutley56

Dear all, Your advice would be greatly appreciated. I have a Manrose bathroom extractor fan that turns on when the light is switched on and over runs as expected when the light is switched off. Recently, the sound of the fan has changed. When the light is on it sounds like it is revving up and...

Thanks DAZB, I will try tomorrow as it’s my mum’s WC and I don’t want to break it this evening and leave her in the lurch. Thanks again. Mutley56

Thanks DAZB, it doesn’t seem to want to unscrew and I don’t want to break it in situ. I think I’ll ask a plumber to change the whole unit and I’m sure it’ll be one that unscrews for future access. Mutley56

Hi all, Toilet valve keeps letting water into pan. I want to check the washer at the bottom of the valve. Does it look like the valve is the type that unscrews to remove it or is it one that requires the cistern be taken off the pan? Thanks in advance for your advice. Mutley56

FMT, Phew, I’m happy that you can rest easy now. I was just looking back at my posts and I had totally overlooked this one. mutley56

Dear all, many apologies for the 6 year delay is posting my thanks. That was my first DIY attempt at laying my own patio slab extension, hence grossly exaggerated fall. Subsequent to that, it was all replaced professionally with step and air vent accommodated. thanks again mutley56

Thanks for the advice ianmcd

Thanks Elkato531, i thought about that but was concerned about the risk of buy cheap, buy twice. Will look about tomorrow though. thanks again

evening all, Does anyone know if an Aqualisa 901506 Harmony shower head will work, as a replacement, on an Aqualisa Aquavalve 700 with unvented cylinder system. Many thanks in advance. Mutley56

Thanks Hugh. Thanks everyone for your help.

Yes that’s the intention thanks.

I just thought I’d post a picture of the finished DIY job. The hose piping is to drain water butts. thanks all for the advice. mutley56

Got it. Thanks Chris