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    Removing tile grout

    dremel it out, quicker than using the hand tools.
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    artex or textured paint?

    In order to remove artex we used a earlex wallpaper stripper / steamer. came off easier than using the thing to remove wallpaper. Job done We used it to remove the artex which was on our bathroom walls ( it looked **** and the bod whom put it up needed shooting ) But it leaves a lot of...
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    Birds got in roof, what do i need to repair

    Bird have got into the roof and chewed the wooden roof batten and they have chewed the membrain and crapped down the wall. Now heres the pictures. Guess what its not covered by normal buildings insurance, as birds are classed as rodents. :( Shouldnt have sold my air rifle...
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    replacement stop tap

    Thanks for all your help, its now fixed and looks a bit better. Still stiff to operate but thats a limescale build up on the gate itself. CHEERS
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    replacement stop tap

    so would i remove the top nut or the top and second one down to replace the gland packing with ptfe tape.
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    replacement stop tap

    We have a 22mm x 15mm stop tap which is leaking from the stuffing gland, and the t section cannot be removed :-( Like this Can I replace with one of these ball valves providing i can get 22mmx15mm. and replacing would it be shut off valve at mains, remove lead nut 1st then copper...
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    Worcester Bosch 240 New Diverter valve CH not working

    Nope couldnt find that logo. But looking at the ports from the pump the valve had broken and was partialy open, that would explain the rattling noise comming from it.
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    Worcester Bosch 240 New Diverter valve CH not working

    NOT SO WARM IS NOW TOO BLOODY WARM Well BES sent the repair kit for the original together with some gaskets, and after a quick rebuild , some silicone grease. Fixed Ripped out the Banico Valve, Put in the original but rebuilt, bleed the system. Fantastic. Leason for the year Dont buy...
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    Worcester Bosch 240 New Diverter valve CH not working

    Question: If you put a hw tap on, does the CH flow pipe get hot? Answer: No it dosnt get any warmer. when the tap is on there is a shuttling noise comming from the rear of the diverter valve, possible the spring behind the circlip is knackered. In Giannoni terms this is called the silencer.
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    Worcester Bosch 240 New Diverter valve CH not working

    got in touch with Banico and it sounds like the shuttle valve atthe rear of the divereter is sticking. Repair old diverter valve and send the new one back me thinks.
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    Worcester Bosch 240 New Diverter valve CH not working

    I have a W/B 240 and the Diverter valve had gone. :? So i purhased a new diverter valve (banico) instead of the replaced Giannoni item, from BES. I also changed the O Ring in the slip valve, and every thing seemed Fine. Now open the DHW taps and hot water but the valve is making funny...
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