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    Herringbone straps

    Fitting some metal herringbone struts to first floor joists on my extension. I have got my head round how they fix with twist nails to the top and bottom of each joist. The straps are about 1mm thick and the head of the nail another 1mm. When fitting the flooring this will create 'high...
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    Trevi shower - cannot adjust temperature from hot

    Might be of some help.... http://www.showerdoc.co.uk/forum/phpBB3/index.php Andy
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    Who is responsible for the gas pressure to the meter?

    Do you know what tests has he done to establish your gas pressure :?: Andy.
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    Leaking water inlet valve after 5 washers!!

    You could try a flat file on the plastic tail to get a smooth surface for the washer to seal against. Andy.
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    Leaking water inlet valve after 5 washers!!

    Usually a new washer will sort this problem. Its obviously not sealing correctly. Maybe the plastic tail with the thread has cracked. Andy.
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    Workin Pressure at appliance too low??

    This question needs to be asked in the cc. Andy.
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    Low hot water pressure in a kitchen

    Where is the tank that feeds the hot water cylinder situated :?: Have you got any restrictions to the taps in the kitchen and utility rooms..ie isolator valves,flexi tails :?: Andy
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    Waterproofing mortar below dpc

    Building an extension to the side of my property. The foundations are in and passed. Now building up to dpc. Is it a good idea to use waterproofer in the mortar mix in the courses within the ground and up to dpc. I have quite a high water table so considering if waterproofing is necessary...
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    New gas supply to new garage. copper?MDPE?

    Have a look here... http://tracpipe.co.uk/Main1.htm Andy
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    Howl to cut 22mm pipe

    A pipeslice usually does the trick. But if space is too tight then a hacksaw blade. Andy.
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    Removing rads with speedfit pipe & fittings

    If you cap how do you get the air out. Muggles has it.
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    Removing rads with speedfit pipe & fittings

    It sounds as if you would be creating a by-pass by doing it that way. It's possible that it would then create problems with the performance of the rest of your system. Could you re configure the flow and return to the existing rads upstairs :?: Andy.
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    Mixing chrome and brass compression fittings

    Can't see a problem. Ptfe round the original olive is ok. Just looks a bit odd. Andy.
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    Help to idenitify a shower "Bolding London"

    Give Shower Doctor a try. They have a 'identify my shower service' http://www.showerdoc.com/contact-us/identify-my-shower Andy.
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    vaillant boiler just want a hot hot bath

    Which model is it :?: Any past problems and has any work been done to it :?: Andy.
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    Shower identification

    Shower Doctor have a 'identify my shower' page.. http://www.showerdoc.com/contact-us/identify-my-shower Might be worth a try. Andy.
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    ravenheat hot water keeps shutting down

    Is the microswitch making on the diverter valve :?: Andy.
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    Water meter, connecting to it

    A check valve goes just before a garden tap for example. Andy.
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    Water meter, connecting to it

    Here is a United Utilities guide.. http://www.unitedutilities.com/Documents/1344_How_20to_20lay_20new_20pipe.pdf Andy.
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