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Dear all, I am looking to remove an old CH and HW system in my house (but want to leave the rads and pipework) Coming out of the boiler there is 2 28mm pipes that disapear under in the void between floor and ceiling. 1) Can anyone tell me what these pipes are? 2) Are these the flow and...

Can anyone help, I am looking to put up a stud wall, what should I use as an insulation/sound proofer? Ta V

am considering having a wet room installed, obviously I want it done properly, what is the correct way of installation, what sort of membranes should be installed (how many should be installed), how does the plumber get the fall towards the drain, and what materials should be used. Any other...

Thanks Andy, very constructive!!!

Can anyone help?? I posted earlier today about problems staring my Fiat Scudo, I have just spoken to the guy I bought it from who said it was quite low on diesel, is it possible that there could be some sort of air lock in the fuel pipe as when I try to start it, it turns over, catches then...

Thanks for that Jonny, do you know who actually makes the engine for the fiat/peugeot/citroen and will the Glowplug actually look damaged when I remove it? It has now warmed up a bit, but it still won't start (I hasn't started all morning) it turns over then seems to catch and then dies, does...

I have just bought a Fiat Scudo 1.9 diesel, and it won't start on cold mornings, it sounds like its going to start but then it dies a few seconds later any ideas?? Thanks V

There are 2 knobs, one controls the flow and the other controls the temp, but there are no buttons.

Hi there, my parents have an essentials power shower (I think its made by Mira, but essentials is B&Q or Hombase brand). They have it wired upto a pull cord switch, but this seems to be the only way to turn it on or off. Example when the pull switch is off, the shower is not running, when the...

I did use the inserts, but I think Keego has hit the nail on the head. Thanks again V

I am running some blue poly and have used some fittings like these: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=17141&ts=44564 As it is the first time I have used these, what it the correct way of installing them, should they be dismantled before installation, or is it a case of...

Is there a proper tool that should be used for tightening up the back of a tank connector, as I get so far and the whole thing starts turning. Thanks V

How do I get an Essex flange into a cylinder, I know I can get a Surrey Flange, but I am curious to know the correct way of putting in an Essex flange? Thanks V

I have just replaced some of the salt glaze soil pipe with the PVC soil, now I am ready to backfill, do I need to put shuttering round the new soil or protect it with something? Thanks V

The way I look at it is, if an isolating ball valve/service valve is enough to shut of water at a tap and a lot of the lever type are gas approved, there probably going to suitable for the job you need. Plus the fact (I know we should) a lot of people do not maintain their stopcock, go to...

I thought a lead lock would connect to 15 and 22mm copper & Plastic, don't I need another fitting to connect to Blue Medium Density Poly?? V

Can anybody tell me what fitting I need you connect lead to Poly? Thanks V

I am getting a new boiler fitted, a hear a lot about flushing and commisioning the system, what should i be looking for as I don't want some cowboy charging £2k+ and not doing a proper job. Thanks V

I have just started work on my new old house (1900's), I knew it had a bit of damp when I bought it, I have hacked off the old plaster where the damp is, I know it should have been at least a metre, but it had blown so i took it all off. The questions: 1) What should I treat the damp with...

Dear all, i have posted this in a few forums as I did'nt know where it fitted, does anyone know of a course that teaches granite/corian cutting techniques for worktops and such? Thanks V