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Hi, I have a Triton mixer shower, web page https://www.tritonshowers.co.uk/mixer-showers/mersey-dual-control-mixer-shower.html which buzzes when you first switch it on. It only does it for a few seconds while it gets up to the set temperature but is really annoying. It has only started doing...

I have a particularly strange one with my cooker hood where only one of the lights work. It's strange because I know the transformer inside is working because the lights are in parallel and the other light works. I also know it is not the bulb because I have tested it (and it is ok) and...

I am looking for the correct paint for my external concrete window cills. When I chipped the old paint off, it was quite thick and was of a smooth glossy feel to it. Is there a specific thick paint which will give me a smooth finish. With the old paint you did not know they were concrete...

Hi, BAL advise priming the underside of chipboard with SBR before tiling. Is this necessary if the chipboard is the green moisture resistant type? And why prime the underside anyway? Thanks

I have a question regarding watertight seals. I am installing a thermostatic shower and don't know whether I am likely to have problems with a compression fitting which is not wound in tight upto it's shoulder. If you look at the first image, you fill see the elbow connector needs...

All sorted, Thanks for your help :D

Hi cantaloup63 You can find the item here complete with installation manual which unfortunately is little help on the pipe size and fitting front :( http://www.tritonshowers.co.uk/installer/mixer-showers/unichrome-mersey-dual-control.aspx

Hi, I've bought a thermostatic mixer shower which unfortunately comes with rather scant instructions. I am trying to find the correct fittings. The trouble is that the inlet for the hot and cold feed are 3/4 BSP and I need 90 deg bends but I cannot find any that go down to 15mm pipe. I...

I've bought a Rothenberger Superfire torch with propane bottle which I successfully assembled in order to test and make sure everything works. My question is, should I be able to take the cylinder off the torch when not in use? Do they self seal? I cannot find anything in the literature...

Awful question I know but will plasterboarded adhesive stick wood to the underside of a concrete lintel? I am asking as I do not want to drill into a lintel to hang blinds as they are rather hard. Since I an dry lining, I have the opportunity to put a bit of wood up there and drill into...

When you say sleeving, does it have to be a particular material or diameter? I am not so sure plastic would do for heating pipe for instance (although I could be wrong :?:) Has anyone used one of these? I am looking at a Greenstar 42 CDI although I think this is overrated for a mid...

Hello all, I will be installing the plumbing in my house soon and have some questions regarding what is best to do. BTW I am not looking to do any gas work - I am having a qualified plumber in to do this, I am only looking to do the water pipework :D 1) I will be using a Bosch Worcester...

Thank you for your advice :) Should I treat the soft red bricks before applying adhesive? Soft red vricks by nature have a powdery finish and was wondering whether this effected the adhesive!! Thanks

Hi, I have some 40mm Thermaline Super and was wondering what the best method to fix it was? I am fixing to soft red bricks, typical of victorian mid terraces. What surface preparation do I need to make? I have heard methods such as dot'dab and/or using sleeved nail fixing but would...

Hi, I'm running my 25mm MDPE from the front door through to my kitchen and the run takes me down the hall and across the dining room. The hall way is soil and I'm having to cut a channel in the concrete floor of the dinign room. I would imagine I will need some protection for the MDPE...

Can someone also recommend a good adhesive? I have seen adhesives in spray cans and then there are the powdered stuff you mix yourself but what is the best and who makes it?

Hi, I am renovating my vistorian house and have completely stripped all of the old lime plaster from the walls leavinf bare brick. The intention is to batten out the walls allowing space for insulation. My question is regarding water proofing the walls. Being soft red brick, they...

[/url] Thanks Prentice you're an absolute star...at least now i've some idea of what i'm asking for :D

Hi, I'm really banging my head against the wall right now as I cannot seem to find the information I need to repair my bay window. Could someone please tell me what you call the 'stone lintels' that go over bay windows (white things in the photo). I also need to find the name / type of...

Thanks guys :) I'll have a look at the water boards website and / or give them a phone to see what they have to say.