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Thanks for the reply. If you install a Torbeck drop valve what do you do with the extra hole in the cistern where the old external overflow went? Do you have to change the flush lever as well?

which WC cisterns have integral o/flows? How do they work? Whats the opinion of them?

Q1 what usually causes a primatic cylinder air bubble to lose its air? Q2 what is the remedy: to establish the bubble and re-fill? Q3 what is the significance of bleed valves on some primatics but not on others?

Given a COMBI in a bungalow, supplying domestic hot water and the H/W outlet on the COMBI is only 15mm yet the 15m pipe is expected to supply a kitchen sink, a W/M, a separate WC and basin, a bathroom with a basin and W/C and a bath , and a seperate shower compartment with a mixer shower...

Sparky and Ban, thank you very much for your useful replies.

Any suggestions for a useful large size CU?Split load. How many ways req. in a typical 4br house? What make? Who will supply fully assembled CU's? I've researched this topic but haven't come across an answer.

would an RCD FCU be an appropriate wall switch and/or isolator for a Whirlpool bath? The switch to be located on the landing with the light switch.

Any advice on selecting buying and experiences with roof windows? A search revealed little.

Any advice on selecting and installing loft ladders? A search revealed little.

Can i level a T&G floor with Self Levelling Compound and then tile on top?

A semi-circular bay roof with a roof outlet 3/4" lead pipe that keeps getting blocked. Roof felt and pipe to be replaced but how would one go about guttering the semi-circular fascia?

Can Hep Vo valves be used as shower tray traps?

What depth of fibre glass insulation is typical for: 1. Flat roofs 2. pitched extn. roofs 3. main pitched roofs. What U-values would be req by regs for the above?

What is the most cost effective method of constructing a footing/foundation?

What are usual dimensions for trench blocks?

Dear all, could you slowly take me through the installation you have established detailing the order of the devices, cables and sizes of things etc?

Does anyone know of a purely "van forum?" or a best site for van prices?

I'm still dithering about which van to buy. I'd really like a new panel van but i keep panicking at the immediate price drop. A mechanic tells me that most second hand vans are sold on for expensive repair reasons. The anxiety is eating it's way thro the valium - what shall i do? Advice...

My volks lupo has run on the same plugs for perhaps 3 or 4 years and there are no problems or low mileage. I change the oil yearly but should i now change the plugs or leave well alone? If i change the plugs whose make of plugs should i use?

I have a volks Lupo with 40,000 on the factory tyres. Now i need to replace the front tyres. Should i go to the main dealer for volks tyres? Or are there any other types that you would recommend?