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Having accepted I'm going to go for a new shower, I've discovered that the electric power supply switch, which is on the outside of the bathroom, has damaged plastic on the inside (possibly just an age relkated thing as it will be of a similar vintage to the shower. It is a Volex 45 amp...

Thanks guys... I've just dismantled the valve and both O-rings are flattended and sticky...obviously perished. Shame I can't obtain replacements as the shower itself still functions...:-( Dougie.

Hi everyone... Our ancient Mira 8 electric shower has developed a fault... The shower itself is working fine, and does the job, but today I noticed it was starting to leak/drip from the control box. Doesn't happen when the water is off, but begins shortly after it is turned on, whether...

Thanks... The vent I speak of is on an external wall, just above the far left wall unit on your pic...

Looking at fitting an extractor hood with chimney above our range cooker. However...I'd like to utilise an already existing wall vent for the ducting, instead of breaking another hole in the wall. This vent is approximately 2' away from where the "chimney" will hit the ceiling. Assuming...

Thanks folks, Food for thought...I'll maybe go with the fixing to the plasterboard after the Kingspan is inserted. Dougie.

Hi guys, I appreciate this has probably been asked countless times, and I have read similar threads on here, but still can't get my head around it... I am redoing the ceiling in our flat roofed lounge extension, after installing a Velux flat roof light. I now intend replacing the...

Hi Folks, Hoping someone can give me some pointers. I have just removed an old lath and plaster wall and coombed ceiling in an upstairs bedroom, revealing a small, triangular attic-like void behind. It was my hope/intention to replace the lath and plaster (lovely stuff...!) with MDF...

This a query I had too.... The cold valve below my sink is weeping at a compression joint, and I intend replacing it as I am "re-jigging" kitchen units and the sink... It is a 22mm Gate Valve, but is fed directly by the mains. The hot supply is 15mm. So, do I replace with another gate...

Folks, I am currently removing a shower enclosure from our extra toilet, with the intention of using the freed space for much needed storage. The shower has hot and cold feeds on 15mm pipes and, once the thermostatic control unit is removed, there will be a 4" gap between both feeds (pipes...

Thanks guys...timber decking has been repaired and I'm in touch with suppliers of EPDM to see what the options are... Friend of mine has recently done a new dormer in felt, so I may go down that route and get him to help. Dougie.

Hi group...what a fantastic place....!!!! I'm renewing the flat roof on the dormer extension on our house (1-1/2 storey high). The old felt has been removed and I'm in the process of replacing some rotten timber decking where it has been leaking (18mm t&g chipboard used originally). It...