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Hi Chris, The fire is on legs and sits on a slate bed, below the fire between the slate and the fire base are all the controls, valve, remote receiver etc.. This lot is then covered when the curved glass facia is bolted in place. The facia has a hinged door which latches magnetically to...

Hi All, A while ago I had fitted a designer fire, this is a german built in unit curved glass nice and neat, remote control. The fire place was re-bricked to take the fire. The chimney is built onto the house outside wall so its jutts out. The twin flue pipe for the fire (Balanced?) runs...

Third-Eye, You have confirmed my thoughts. Many thanks for your help - I will do just as you recommend. Cheers Stoyer

Cheers Third_Eye, I will do just that, can I use neat paint once the first coat has been applied ? Many thanks Stoyer

Thanks for your replies, May stick with traditional rad, better safe than sorry. I'll never be forgiven if the room isn't warm enough - you know what I mean ? No towels on our rads ChrisR, more than her life's worth ! Regards Stoyer

Hi all, What's the recommend way to paint new plaster walls - they are fully dry. Some are board n skim & some are block, the grey foundation plaster stuff and then skim. Should I use a plaster sealer or dilute emulsion ? Please help as I want to get this right. Many thanks Stoyer

Thanks for the reply Diyisfun, Yes, your right. That was what I was thinking, but how LESS efficent are they ? The rad is the only source of heat in the kitchen apart from the obvious. The designer jobbie will be at the same base level 150mm from floor and approx 1800mm high. Will I...

Hi All, We have just had a new modern kitchen fitted and are thinking about a "designer radiator" as a future (or even feature - thank you diyisfun) on one wall. The rad is approx 1800h x 445w ish, maybe tube or flat panel not sure yet. I am concerned about the level of heat given - I...

Hi all, Interesting reference the damp situation ! - that's what is bugging me. The cavity is there for a reason. New build can leave an air gap, you can't when shooting beads in via a large hose ? Is there not water proof material available ? Plus, How does the foil look, side on...

Thanks for your advice Gents, That's given me a few ideas. Many thanks Stoyer

Thanks for your input chaps, I like the idea of the foil behind the rads - must help surely ! I have cavity walls and thinking about having cavity insulation injected ? I have heard different opinions on the subject. The lounge has three exposed walls, two large windows and gets cold...

Good afternoon, What's yours thoughts on foil behind radiators to direct more heat into the room ? Is it worth it ? Does it work ? Regards Stoyer

Ok Tony, Thanks for the advise - copper & solder it is. Stephen

Hi Tony, Thanks for the speedy reply, I will fit it wide side. What's your preference for fittings, always match the original soldered copper or would you go for a speedy push fit job (your own house) ? When the choice is yours as they say ! I am yet to be converted to push fit...

Hi All, Simple little question although I don't know the answer ? Which way round do rad brackets fasten to the wall ? Long or short edge to wall ? If I fit them short edge- the rad is blinking close ! Cheers Stoyer

Hi All, Thanks for your replies, retailer has let me take the Titan to try it in place. Will let you know how I shape up. May end up with two new rectangular ones ? Whats the Byelaw kit all about ? Cheers Stoyer

Hi All, I need to replace one of the two circular water tanks in my loft. Its very tight for space, the old tub can be "collasped" to get it out through the trusses and loft hatch. It was fairly easy to remove. Its a Ivanhoe 25-30 gallon type - house built about 1970. Does anyone know of...

Please give me a better clue as to where the info is you are referring too Chris. Cheers

Good evening all, My first post - I see some familiar names here, plumbing pages re-visited ? Please could someone explain how - a central heating system is flushed ? After carrying out any work using solder,flux etc.. the instructions say, system must be flush - how is this done...