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Weetabix, there is a bung beside the tank in the loft, presumably left by a plumber at some point. Gas4you - I'd remember to remove the bung before turning on the boiler, but is what I plan to do ok? Is freezing the pipes my only option? (yet another expense!) Ta!

I rented out a flat recently and was advised by the local authority that I would have to fit one of these in order to get a certificate. I ended up getting the type which looks pretty much identical to a smoke alarm and has a lcd reading on the front indicating the level of CO in the air (not...

Hi, thanks for the speedy reply. The gate valve feeding the tank is kaput - the red top is missing and the previous occupants (or bad plumber!) seem to have used grips to turn it, leaving it in a pretty bad state. I can still turn it off however if need be. Won't 'bunging' the F+E cistern...

Hi I'm about to remove a 'standard' rad and replace it with a towel heater. I've not done this before so the job may take me a little while, so can anyone advise me how best to close off the water supply to this rad while I fit the new radiator in place? I also need to do some tiling behind...

Thanks guys, but I'm confused now! Is my original plan a complete no-go, or would it do the job if I use 22mm copper pipe & 'speedfit' push-fit 'T' connectors instead of flexi hose? My reasoning was that you can buy bath taps with the shower attachment built in (you know, the type where...

Ok, thanks for the advice - I guess that's what these forums are for - to prevent idiots making a mess!! Your solution would cause a whole lot of problems for me as alot of floorboards would need to be lifted, etc., to get a feed from the hot tank. Presumably it would just be alot easier...

Hi Sorry this post is quite long, but there are a few questions I need answers to!! - I want to install a mixer shower above my bath (there is no shower there at the moment), but I need some advice on how to do it. I've got a hot water cylinder on the same floor. My plan - as in the...

Thanks guys, gas4you, if I go for that option, is it ok to use compression or push-fit on central heating rather than soldered connections?

Hi I'm fitting a (central heating) heated towel rail and have been looking for suitable valves. However, almost all of them I have seen are 15mm, whereas the pipes to my existing radiator are 10mm. Do I need to find (apparently rare) 10mm valves or is there such a thing as a 10mm-to-15mm...

Gas4you, Thanks for your speedy reply - much appreciated. As it is a towel rail I'm fitting, I've been looking at suitable valves. However, almost all of them I have seen are 15mm, whereas the pipes to my existing radiator are 10mm. Do I need to find (apparently rare) 10mm valves or is...

Hi I'm replacing a radiator in an upstairs bathroom. There is not currently a thermostat / valve to regulate flow on it at all, just identical 'lockshield valves' with plastic caps on each end. This means the temparature/flow cannot be changed like on my other radiators. Is there a...