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I'm doing something similar ... But I was going to install the shower tray BEFORE I panel the stud work with aquaboard .... is this OK?

Thanks Graeme, The existing carpet already has 'green backed' underla, I think its Duralay? ... probably 10+ years old but looks in good condition - Can I re-use that OK?

Do I need underlay for a felt backed non wool carpet, laid onto a level smooth concrete screed floor?

Ah, Those look like what I'm after ... perfect!

Are slip Tee's always solder joints? Cant find any compressions ..

Thanks for the quick replies. I cant find anyone who does slip tees? Or 15mm slip couplings? Any idea who stock's these? The pipe is not currently attached to a rad, its a vertical segment that runs down the a wall into the screed in my basement. I'm tapping off for a twoel rad.

This might sound an obvious question ... How do I T off from an existing length of 15mm copper? The rad pipe doesnt have much movemt, if I cut it how do I instert both ends of a compression T ?

Thanks doitall - so just the normal flexible plastic pipe is OK? Can I use push fit (JG Speedfit's) OK?

Can I use push fit and flexible connectors to add a new rad to my heating system? I'm putting in a towl radiator in a new bathroom and flexible fittings behind the stud work would make my life a lot easier.

Thanks for the replies. It didnt look that bad - in fact it looked OK ... but I'm not a pro! Would it damage the plaster in terms of breathing etc?

My fiend was painting fairly fresh plaster with this Wickes - Paint For New Plaster, http://www.wickes.co.uk/Paint-For-New-Plaster/invt/194207 Is it OK, rather than use a diluted emulsion mix to begin with? I am about to start painting some plaster that was done 3 months ago.

Thanks for your help doitall.

Well, thats what the British Gas man said some time ago ... I'm pretty sure the two virtical bitumen pipes are the flo and return for the whole basement. At the base of ezch of these pipes are a 'tap off' on each before they enter the screed ... I gues its been split for the rooms down...

Thanks doital, much cleaer now. Why does the loop has to be joined under the radiator? Other rads in my system aren't. The two pipes shown in the pic from what I can gather feed in/out from upstairs for the basement circuit for the other 4 rads down there.

Thanks for that doitall. So cut the pipe and divert it? Is it OK to use push fit connectors? Does it matter if I cut the flow (in) or return(out) pipe? What do you mena by YS Sweep tees :? I've just got basic non thermostaic valves. Here is a very rough picture, with a sketch...

I'm building a shower room in my basement and want to connect up a radiator to the existing heating system. Its a single pipe system, but what seems in the house as 3 circuits for the 3 floors (3 x thermostats and valves the the boiler etc). My question is should I cut the 'IN' pipe and...

I have a spur already off a ring in my basement that the electrician did for me during some other building works. He said that would be OK for the bathroom, and had its own RCD

rebuke - No wasnt aware :!: The world has gone mad with bureaucracy!!! I was going to get an electrician to the work to get a compliance certificate A few years ago I would have done it myself ( a DIY'r) but having moved house last year I realise what a nightmare it becomes when...

Ah, those sheds! I live in those places!! (Screwfix counters as well ..) The extractor fan would be zone 1 (above shower)

Thanks banm-all-sheds (BTW: what have you got againts sheds?) Sorry typo re . IPX5's Should have read Its all a lot clearer now .... ordering my IP44's today!! PS: Does anyone do a mains extractor shower fan that is IPx4? My electrician told me I must get a 12v one?