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Hi, Is building sand the same as GP General Purpose Sand? This will be used for mixing mortar for a block wall. The builders merchants stock either GP (more gritty) or Plastering sand (smooth) in stock. Thanks

I'm building a garden wall and have been told to ensure the solid concrete blocks are moist before laying. Is this best practice and does it ensure a better bond. For instance like when plastering a wall? Thanks. 😊

Hello, I'm going to build a garden wall which will be 12 metres long x 1.5 to 1.8 metres high x 215mm wide using 140x215x440mm solid concrete blocks. The wall will be tied into existing wall either end and was going to build double width pillars on the ends and maybe one in the middle for...

Hi I'm looking to purchase a DVR for a 4 camera CCTV home system. I would like the DVR to be capable of the following:- My preferred option would be D1 resolution on all 4 channels at 25FPS (real time) or alternatively 12FPS on all 4 channels. What reliable and good quality D1 DVR's...

Does anybody know who makes these Full Bore Ball Valves and if they are still available. I thought they were Yorkshire, however can't find them on there website, have they been replaced by the Pegler ones? Thanks

Hello Just wondered which type of valve would be best to use for the basin (monobloc tap with flexi tails) and toilet in my bathroom. Is it okay to use a standard 15mm isolation valve with screwdriver quarter turn or is it best to use a 15mm quarter turn full bore ball valve to prevent any...

Hello I've now fitted over 100 of these downlights (Halers / Collingwood H2 / EvoLED Dimmable Downlights) with no issues. However recently two have failed shortly after installation. Has anybody else experienced any failures or aware of any issues? I have sent an e-mail to supplier to...

Hello I'm currently installing a new shower and basin. The drain pipe to the stack will be 2" (55mm) pipe which currently has a fall of 35mm over a 2.8 metre run with one swept bend an two 45 degree bends. Should I raise up the shower even further to increase the fall on the drain (is the...

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Hello I need to replace my existing un-vented indirect hot water cylinder. I'm looking for either a 250 or 300 litre capacity, which will be used with a Wilo booster pump fed from a 500 litre loft tank, due to the mains water pressure and flow being poor in my area. Can you recommend...

Hi, I have a Boulter Camray 5 (95/130) System Boiler which will be connected to 3 x 2 port valves ( central heating rads / under floor heating circuit / hot water cylinder). With external programmer and thermostats etc. The OSMA UH1 control centre I'm using requires boiler enable...