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  1. Brett2021

    whats this connecting closet to pipe called ? what measurements to take..?

    I have to replace this item that connects closet to pipe (see photos) whats this item called..? whats specs i need to take for this..? Looking at work 1. unscrew closet from floor 2. detach closet from flush tank 3. move closet forward 4. remove old part and place new part 5. reverse steps 3...
  2. Brett2021

    Glue for Joining over flow pipe from flush tank

    what glue is best for this..? I thought to use super glue first then saw these items. I assume below listed ones are specific to this joining purpose and better than using super glue..? Solvent cement or PTFE liquid is suitable for this..? Please help Pipes that connects doesn't have any...
  3. Brett2021

    Water is not filling up on the Cold water tank

    Assuming my connection type is this one, where is the best place to put my water softener..? Thanks
  4. Brett2021

    Water is not filling up on the Cold water tank

    In fact in my case kitchen changed so main stopcock is in study now! on the side wall. I think there is a direct water connection from study (old kitchen) to new kitchen. Also another npipe goes directly to water tank. But I am not clear if my garden hose pipe stop if mains stopcock is...
  5. Brett2021

    Water is not filling up on the Cold water tank

    Yes, I understood now. the one with ball valve is the only inlet. Others are overflow pipes. BTW I found root cause of my issue, nothing to do with tank at all!. There was a flush tank failed an water was repeatedly emptying to garden via overflow pipe. In effect water exiting tank faster than...
  6. Brett2021

    Water is not filling up on the Cold water tank

    I had my power shower stopped working today, making noise but not enough water. After checks in the cold water tank in the loft I realised water level is just on the outlet edges. I also noticed with less force (?) water still fill the tank rom one inlet pipe (with ball valve), but somehow tank...
  7. Brett2021

    DIY 1.5 meter Batten Light next to wardrobe

    Ok. Thanks. Any inputs for batten light with connectors in the middle rather than ends..? thanks
  8. Brett2021

    DIY 1.5 meter Batten Light next to wardrobe

    I am keen to replace my Bayonet Caps light next to wardrobe with a Long batten light. I have troubles in finding right items. My needs are.. 1. I need Batten with wire connectors at the middle part of frame as my current light holder is the middle of room and want to have batten fixed...
  9. Brett2021

    Telguard Hy-can III (2G)+ CAME Gate control system

    Thanks for the response. Some how its back working after 2 days off!. I initially thought it was because mobile network provider might have decommissioned 2G network in my area. Now I am confused why it stopped and why its working now. When it was not working I took sim out and put in a...
  10. Brett2021

    Telguard Hy-can III (2G)+ CAME Gate control system

    I had my Telguard Hy-can III 2G module working with CAME for long. Last week suddenly it stopped working. Looks like gate control/CAME is working as when I drive out it detects and opens the gate also I can enter pin on the telguard key pad to open the Gate. What is not working is - opening...
  11. Brett2021

    Need an additional socket for dryer, will this work..?

    I need to have an additional socket for dryer, not going to make permanent but temporary arrangement as current extension table looks ugly. Planned take connection form existing socket and conceal the wire using cable trunking. How easy is this ..? 2 sockets from same switch..? Is this way...
  12. Brett2021

    Metal Square Tube, where to buy?

    Managed to get this from Wickes less than half price. this will do. Thanks very much https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Metal-Deck-Post---50-x-50mm-x-1-02m/p/194510
  13. Brett2021

    Metal Square Tube, where to buy?

    I need to buy 2 metal/Aluminium square pipes with one goes inside the other each 1meter long. Not sure from where I can buy them..? Preferably from one retail chain like B&Q/Wickes similar.. Outer Pipe 50-70 mm square Inner pipe 45 - 65 mm square length - 1meter each Thickness 2mm (2mm...
  14. Brett2021

    Anyway to mend this Hedge Trimmer gear teeth..?

    As you can see from images my hedge trimmer gear mechanism lost some teeth and no more working.!! This is from PARKSIDE (LIDL) branded 2-in -1 hedge trimmer /Pole Pruner. I mistakenly tried to cut metal rod!! Any DIY way to mend this gear..? Some photos attached. Please help.
  15. Brett2021

    How to repair old conservatory roof panel that slide down..?? See Photo

    After 2 months and lots of efforts this project is truly over. Conservatory looks like new. See photos. thanks for the support here
  16. Brett2021

    Ride-on Mower worth investment..? Mountfield 827m??

    After much deliberations I have gone for Mountfield R28. Its stalling a lot but my grass is over grown to 5 feet now!!
  17. Brett2021

    How to repair old conservatory roof panel that slide down..?? See Photo

    was trying to find correct gasket to ensure no leaks from the conservatory roof once I place painted panels back. But unable to find exact sized ones!!. Please see photos. One with tick mark is the profile of one needed, I managed to get only a smaller one!. Any help much appreciated. Thanks
  18. Brett2021

    How to fix these water marks /seepage near patio door? See photos

    Ok. Thanks. How can I rectify this without removing patio again..? thanks
  19. Brett2021

    How to repair old conservatory roof panel that slide down..?? See Photo

    I managed to remove panels and did paint 2 of them. But have following issues... Paint work doesn't looks like smooth and some paint cracks appears now. I tried multiple coats on one panel (panel #1) that's the one got cracks. May be because first coat was wet when applied second coat?? Other...
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