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Thanks for your replies, guys. I think I'll take your advice Paul, and buy a simple ordinary indirect cylinder. The next owner can work out any improvements he wants. Best, Bludger

My existing, 50 year old copper cylinder measures roughly 43" (110mm) high by 18" (45mm) in diameter. This is too small for us and the cylinder is on its last legs anyway.l I'm not good at volume. I need to know what size cylinder I have now so I can assess what size to buy new. Could...

Hi, We are on economy 7 here. It would be nice to have a heated towel rail in the bathroom which come on only in the cheap night rate hours. The bathroom is big enough to comply with all the zones and I'm happy to comply with all the wiring and socket regulations I've read about in the...

Thanks guys, Yes, it is Flotex. With the name I was able to get a sample from a large shop nearby. The stuff is thinner than I thought it would be and I would have to put a marine ply layer under it to smooth our kitchen floor irregularities. This will all make for an expensive...

Hi, I remember reading, years ago, about an artificial fibre, very densely tufted carpet that was so stain resistant and non-stick that it could be used in kitchens. I can't remember the name or anything about it. But I could now be interested if anyone has come across it, or better...

Okey Dokey. I've got it now. Cold fill it is. Cheers

I see. This means it couldn't give, say, a lukewarm finishing rinse. You make sense. Many thanks.

Hi, My old washing machine is hot and cold fill. The new one will be cold fill only, as, it seems, are all new ones. Would I be able to connect the hot filler tap to the cold inlet of the new machine? As our hot water is heated overnight by Economy 7, this would be financially better for...

Hi, My wife has suggested that we make a rock and gravel bed, interspersed with small shrubs and perennials. We do have an ideal site for this and we have the largish rocks needed. What sort of gravel would look good? Will a heavy permeable membrane be needed on top of the soil? Should...

Hello, I'm a bit confused about the merits of the different sorts of sandpaper, wet and dry paper, and carbon something paper (I've forgotten the name of the last). Is wet and dry used wet on the wood? Or do you wet it to wash off the paint from the paper itself?

When I get the sink I'll offer it up to the wall to see if a new hole or an elongation of the existing one is best. I didn't think there would be any other way but I like to ask..... Thanks for your replies, fellas. bludger

Hi, I want to replace a 60yr old yellow bathroom sink. The waste pipe is lead and it has a formed U bend within itself, if you see what I mean. When I fit a new white sink, with a modern bottle trap, the trap outlet will be below the hole through the wall now being used by the lead pipe...

Thank you Thermo. I thought you'd say that and it's nice to have my thoughts corroborated.

Hi, I've had a lot of trenching dug in the garden. I have to reseed the total area and there's too much to cover with netting or similar. Grass seed seems to need light to germinate. Does this mean that I have to scatter the seeds directly on top of the ground, leaving them exposed to...

theoldun, Dunno if the original poster thanked you somehow. But I'll do it as your comprehensive reply must have taken considerable work. I don't need to replace any bricks - I just find building interesting and it's great that this forum has so many people prepared to contribute so much.

Okay, I've got it now. Took me a while, mind you, but that's the penalty of being a silly old codger. You have all been most helpful and I can't thank you enough. Just wish I knew enough about something to advise somebody else. Suppose I'll just have to stay with the feeling of being in...

I don't know why things can't be simple. I'm a simple guy and I ought to be catered for...... The prospect of three cables coming down the roof and having to be drilled through the wall of my living room is not appealing. So I'm going to go back to the original idea. So I buy a 1080p...

OwainDIYer, A good idea about the trolley. That would have several advantages I won't go into now as I want to change the subject. I've just woken up that I have a redundant satellite dish strapped to the chimney. I've forgotten what satellite it's tuned into as it was put in for a...

ChrisFrost, You write clearly and well. Obviously a man on top of his subject. I really appreciate the time you've spent on this and will act on your recommendations. Panasonic and a PVR it is. Keep your sense of humour and stay happy. best, bludger

ChrisFrost, Your post made me chuckle. I don't suppose you can find me a setup for under £100 can you? If I knew what I was after, I could go round the Currys and Comets to get an idea of prices. However, I could shell out around a grand if I had to. Are there limitations to the...