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I locked vice grips on the square tip as they lock completely tight. It won't move either direction. I want to completely remove the radiator to install a new one in a different location within the room. Yes it has a pressure guage. No expansion tank as it's a combi boiler.

It won't budge in either direction. I want to completely remove the radiator and position a different rad in a slightly different location within the room. I just don't want the contents of the central heating system pouring out everywhere. Yes.

I watched a Youtube video on removing a standard (non-thermostatic) radiator from a wall. I believe the first thing I have to do is tighten the brass "pins", one on each of the two non-thermostatic valves. The one one the left turned without problem. The one on the right will not turn; I have...

I was looking at SoundBloc plasterboard sheets: https://www.british-gypsum.com/products/gyproc-soundbloc?tab0=1 1200 x 2400 1200 x 2700 1200 x 3000 If using these upstairs in a decades-old house, presumably builders/plasterers are having to cut these down before attempting to bring them...

I only want to make a 1-way switch into a 2-way switch. I have two 1-way switches, but not a 2-way switch which is what I require.

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The photo shows the inside of two vintage MK light switches. Is the one on the left (switch 1) a one-way switch and the one on the right (switch 2) a two-way? If this is correct, does this mean if one of the brass points in switch 2 was removed and transplanted into switch 1 at the point where...

I have a cast iron fireplace. I've taken all the flakey paint off with paint stripper back to the bare metal. I want to paint it a black colour and I'd guess it would be best to spray it with hi-temperature stove paint in the unlikely event that it was ever used in the future. Should I use...

Thanks - I've just dowmloaded that. With 738 pages it may take me some time to determine if there's relevant info there, but if I locate anything suitable I'll post back.

What length of plasterboard screw would you suggest to use to attach sheets of 15mm thick plasterboard to a ceiling? Boarding straight onto joists. Also, I noticed coarse thread is usually slightly more expensive for the same length. Perhaps coarse is better as gives a better grip? Thanks.

Thanks very much flameport - much appreciated.

I want to position a metal back box within a stud wall and then bring cabling up to the back box so that eventually a flush slave telephone socket can be attached to this back box after the wall has been boarded. I want to run telephone cabling within the stud wall up to this back box. I'm not...

There are 3 metre lengths here: https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/1360368-20mm-pre-galvanised-steel-conduit-3m-length

I might actually opt for metal conduit, has a better look to it. The CEF one states it is pre galvanised. Presumably this means there is some chance it will rust due to air moisture. https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/1360368-20mm-pre-galvanised-steel-conduit-3m-length...

Thanks very much for the suggestions - much appreciated.

Is it possible to obtain 19mm/20mm round tube electrical trunking in grey colour? I'm only been able to locate it in white. Thanks!

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Yes, not cheap.

The Legrand appears to thave only one rocker on the outside, so wouldn't be suitable.

Are there any 2-gang electrical sockets on the market which adhere to the following (I couldn't locate any): a) Flat plate - preferably white, but potentially any finish b) outside rockers c) NO USB outlet Or alternatively 1-gang electrical sockets which are: a) Flat plate - preferably white...