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Thanks for the advice , I am going to have a magna filter installed so if they drain the system will be a good time to change it .

Thanks so much all for the helpful replies, after some rummaging I found the leak on a bleed valve as Exedon recommended, so saved me clogging up the system with leak sealer! It was only leaking when cold so made it a challenge to find. I nipped it up as it was loose and seems to have stopped...

Good advice thanks, maybe ill have another good look and try and find the leak. I asked the same engineer about installing a magnafilter, he advised probably no point now being 3 years down the line. Do you think it would be worth having one installed? thanks

Hi, thanks for the reply , the house has 16 or so rads in it so he advised finding a leak might be hard. I have had a good look but unfortunately nothing obvious has reared its head. The boiler has been checked out by a worcester engineer 2 weeks ago and he says is happy that it is not the...

Hi I have a Worcester Combi boiler 3 years old that is losing some pressure every 6 weeks for the past 12 months. It is covered by the Worcester warranty so a Worcester engineer came out assessed it and said everything including the valves and expansion tank looks ok. He said it is most likely a...

Thanks for the great advice , sounds really reassuring will try some.biocide first and see how it holds up, don't think it's is silicone has got some masonary paint on.

Hi all, I’d be grateful for some advice regarding green algae and staining that has appeared over the winter on the corner of my house. Background The house was fully rendered around 5 years ago and the issue is isolated to one corner only. Behind the render is a 1970s extension. The problem...

Thanks for the helpful replies So when it rains (heavily)water does enter the aco , but agree I recall the brush in grout I used was slightly permeable. Pro joint rapid flow brush in porcelain grout. As rees advice think I need to just do the job properly I question how well the aco drain is...

Hi Ree thanks so.much for the helpful reply. Hoping to check 2 things 1) you mention if needed use a little sand and cement. Would you suggest to put the drains in with something else? 2) have thought if moving the drains close to the tile edge there will be a 5-10 mm gap between the back...

I am hoping to get some advice regarding these aco drains adjacent to some porcelain tiles , There are 2 problems. (See photos) Firstly the drains appear to be set slightly higher then the edge of the tiles so rain water is pooling rather then running into the drain. There is also a gap of...

Yes the bracket goes to the wall and then adjustable hangers from the unit hang onto the wall brackets. Thanks for the feedback will go with the duopower ones as first post suspect will loose 5-10mm in skim!

Thanks for the reply, unfortunately it didn't come with any screws and the instructions said consult your DIY store , which prompted the question here. The Fischer duo plugs and screws in the picture were my suggestion, suspect 3 of these in each bracket should be up for the job,?not sure what...

Hi, I have purchased a 800mm wide floating basin vanity unit Which will need wall mounting. My question is what size screws to use for the brackets. The wall is solid brick with skimmed plaster on top. I have two brackets to attach to the wall each with 3 holes to hang the unit on. The vanity...

Thanks for the helpful replies . Presently drains towards the house because of gradient. I have the adaptor and will need to ultimately sort this out now I agree for access it is important to be able to get there and I don't have that currently. I think the feeling is it's not ok and going to...

Hi I am having my patio done and an issue with the aco drain put in. The current drain takes water from the gutter only so only surface water. Adding the aco drains is meant to take some of the water off the patio also. Our builder has put in a length of about 6 meters of aco drain across...

Thanks for the feedback they have been helpful

Thanks for the quick reply Does that Johnston's paint look right for the job? Is tinted to right colour.

Hi I have a query about painting over painted kitchen cabinet cupboards. I have got 2x wood cabinet doors from DIY kitchens that are the wrong colour and need painting. They are new so no residue and clean with paint on. My initial plan Was to sand and prime with zinser BIN first. Then apply...

Hi just going to adjust a bit of copper that had a speedfit on. I have removed the speedfit. Looking at the pipe its a little scratched from where the speedfit was pinching on and doesn't feel as smooth. Can I reuse this section of copper and reuse the speedfit over it ? or should I cut it out...

Thanks for the advice - yes the fridge has it's own separate filter :) In the end patched it with some speed fit. Even despite it being snug watertight and lined up I am struggling to tighten this speedfix connector up anymore where it connects to copper any more it feels quite stiff. Does all...