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thank you all for the advice. Biffvernon, i cant visualise what you suggest, do you know of a pic anywhere? Say: 1. the existing wooden frame rebate clean and clear. 2. set the tape against the back(upright) of the bottom rebate. 3. silicone the...

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Chris and Oilman, would you explain a little more about the correct way to install these mechanical pop-up arrangements? Also, whats the best method of installing and adjusting the type of pop-up bath plug that relies on a spring - i call them toe-tap plugs.

Thanks for your replies, i did search but it wasn't enough info. Would it be worthwhile to always replace the siphon that the tank comes with pre-installation of the WC? What would be the "best" replacement siphon?

I dont know the thickness Masona, i was just wondering. The height of the rebate isn't the issue but the width of the rebate to give how much room to allow for the sealing beads? By the way Masona, thanks for all your kind replies to my various questions.

Thanks for all your replies.

How long's a ...... i know iknow, but what's the best professional blow lamp?

Opinions please on the WC tank lid push button flush valves that MFI and B&Q, in particular, sell these days? What happens when replacements or parts are needed?

B&Q offer at the same price rolls of foam underlayment and packs of green fibre board. Which is the best option?

1. Given that most modern DG window installations have interior seals, is it standard to seal the exterior with a bead of clear silicone? 2. Is it bad practice to apply double sided tape at the rear of the frame recess? 3. I've seen angled drainage holes in the bottom rails of wood DG...

What would be the ideal rebate size in a wood window frame for a DG unit?

Further: what do you do at the eaves when you come to the barge board where the bottom tile is bedded on a cement fillet? And going up the barge board itself, i assume that you dont disturb the overhanging fillet and bedded tiles.

Masona and or Kevin 34, would you walk me through one of your replacement jobs?Do you move the scaffolding around the building or do you scaff. the whole structure? I'm interested in problems of accessibility and what difficulties you encounter in removing and replacing the bottom rows of slate...

So does this mean that : 1. the primary flow and return only have to be cross bonded at the boiler? 2. the bonding can occur anywhere in the heating system? 3. All metal pipework at the boiler must be cross bonded? As a matter of interest, i've seen this discussed elsewhere and the general...

How would one recognise an in-situ double trap siphonic WC?

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Sadly, a woman was electrocuted while using a lawn mower. The newspapers reported that the accident was due to lack of a "breaker". I assume that they meant a RCD. Nothing was mentioned as to the kind or location of the outlet the appliance was plugged into. What is the position on such a...

Thanks for all the information.

Thank you both for your replies. Further, would it be worthwhile to build a frame for the bath panel or merely fix a plate at the floor. Also, is it typical for corner baths to squeak and feel so unstable?

Chris, i can't visualise your proposal: how could i get the long screw in given the tub is now obstructing my view and your 2"x1" is only 7" long? I'm also a bit hazy as to where the clamps will go when the bath is in position esp. in say a 3 wall recess. Any chance of a scanned pic?