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Thanks chappers! :wink:

O.K O.K!! I believe your views and intentions are in good faith raden. :)

ratem; You seem to know your stuff! Your list of pointers almost put me off Astras but I'll now check them thoroughly! Thanks ratem :wink:

We all know what an SDS drill is but what does "SDS" stand for? :?: :?:

People never cease to amaze!! :lol:

Agile; I'm in the north west Mereyside area wher we are having a slight influx of cheap tradesmen from eastern Europe. :x

I have a Rothenberger pipe bender but it leaves a small indentation on the pipe which sometimes causes problems when I need to solder a fitting close the bend. I'm considering buying a new bender; more chunky handles if possible, I know the Monument ones used to have chunky handles but...

Softus; I'm a brand new member on this forum and Radens comments just jumped out at me! :wink: I have no intention of bringing up old comments to frustrate regular users, I apologise.

I'm being bombarded with requests for outside taps at the moment but can't decide what price to charge. I know locally advertised blag plumbers are charging £35 for those DIY self tapping ones... I want to fit mine properly with a double check valve, isolation valve and drain off...

Raden; Forgive me if I'm not understanding you right but are you encouraging DIY gas work? :?

Thanks for the info, you saved me a trip to the shop for a Parkers book! Much appreciated. :D

I'm interested in buying a nice Astra Estate (its P reg) but would like to know if there are any recuring faults or common problems to look for on it. :?

You have confirmed my suspicions, thanks! :wink:

Hello Mikey100 I had the same problem with my w123 and had it repaired twice by a fella advertising under the name "Knowsley Domestics" in the Echo and he told me these Indesit machines are all the same. I lashed mine in the end; I advise you to do the same mate. Miele are best if your budget...

A friend of mine is intending to brick up her kitchen doorway (leading to rear garden) to enable her to fit her dream kitchen. This will result in there being only one door left in the kitchen leading to the hallway. Does anybody know if this is breaking any safety regulations? Her housing...

Just been reading some DIY disasters and was reminded of a call out I had a while ago; Turned up at a fellas house to investigate a report of a strong smell of gas coming from the landing area. The fella was ranting and raving about how some of our lads had recently fitted a couple of wall...