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Hi Mr B, I have to admit to not doing a huge amount of research on the subject of flexible and solid tube. Is it a well-known fact that solid if far superior? I'm thinking a solid 6 inch tube could be tricky to manage in a loft space and then there's the mention of insulating it although, I'm...

Hi all, I'm hoping for some advice here. I have some small decorative walls in my front garden. As you can see, the walls aren't in great shape but I don't want to rip and replace them. I'd like to strengthen and refinish them but need some advice from someone that knows what they're doing :)...

Thanks, Foxhole. I'm hoping the 6" fan is up to the job.

Anyone have any real-world experience here and can offer any advice?

Hello, I'm struggling with condensation/black mould in the bathroom above the bath. I currently have a Manrose MF100T 4 Inch fan with a single extraction point above the shower. I'm planning to upgrade to the 6inch version but use a Y piece, so I can split the ducting to extract above the...

Yes, those lovely illustrated instructions with out words.... I'll take another look.

I collected the pump today. I noticed there are two wiring connections, one with 2 cores and one with 3. If I wanted to connect directly into the electrics via the switch on the wall, would I use 2 or 3 core?

Hello, Hopefully, an easy question. I'm going for the Grundfos Conlift1 LS condensate pump. I'll need to buy some additional drain piping as it's a fair run to the soil stack. Can somebody tell me which size these are? Strangely I can't find it on any of the spec sheets. Many thanks

I've just popped back home from work to check and the soil pipe does go out through the roof. Sounds like a pump could be the best way forward. I'm sure I can deaden the noise and we're cheap skates so don't have the heating on overnight anyway but I suppose getting woken up in the morning...

Thanks for all your help so far. I will investigate to see if I can locate a soil stack. I know there is definitely one in the garage that the ensuite was built on top of. I'll have to go in the attic above that room and see if it goes up there. I can't remember seeing anything coming out of...

Actually, just re-read, your saying a flue up through the roof is a pain in the ass :)

Yes, I agree. If we ever have building work done, I will look to relocate. Apologies, what does this mean 'If nothing else just to run the flue is a PITA (never like punching through a sealed roof, you often see some nightmares), never mind finding a route for the condensate.

It's getting there though!

If the pump is an option, can somebody recommend something suitable? I typically aim to buy quality so I haven't got to replace in 6 months time.

The boiler flue is in the attic, it's a verticle one that goes into the roof.

Oh, I see. Hmm, the next problem is that attic is 100% boarded, floors and roof, (not sure why) so I can't even see if there is a soil stack. I will investigate though.

I'm not sure if a pump is required, I can get a slope through my wardrobe and out the wall but then I'm concerned about freezing on the external pipe. I see that trace heating seems to be an option here. My next concern is, if I do clad the house and then the trace heating breaks, how do I fix.....

Hello, I have a dilemma. We moved house last year and had to call out the heating engineer as my Vaillant boiler had a leak. This turned out to be a plastic pipe inside that was cracked and leaking. This was fixed but the engineer noticed that my boiler was also leaking from the condensate...

I've given up!! Think I'll go down the oak sleeper route with a bed of concrete. Cheers for the help.

I've used 'no more ply' before, albeit for its proper use, but this page https://www.tilingsuppliesdirect.co.uk/product/no-more-ply-tongue-groove-board-22mm#.XkrpNWj7TRk mentions it's suitable for exterior use? Might give them a call tomorrow.