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Hi Guys THanks for your replies. Softus I ask with reagrds to using for new installations (not fixing or adding to an existing system). I have read on the internet that some installers (in the US) have reported large new installations without a single leaking connection and that it is...

Hi DOes anyone know whether Pexconnections can be bought in the UK (www.pexconnection.com) or whether there are other manufacturers of siilar products in the UK. Also, are they any good compared to soldered joints or pushfit or speedfit. THanks Zigs

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Hi All Interested Newb here so please bear with me (also, I'm not intending to do any plumbing so all I'm loooking for is a discussion on this). Also, I've been inspired by Bunglebonce's post on Solder v. Pushit ... I understand that there are three "main" types of pipe that can be used...

Guys thanks for that. Paul, what companies supply these products in the UK? Also given what you say about European sizes, do these companies supply the conversion fittings? The crimpers seem cheaper in the USA - Starting at about $150USD. WOuld they do the job with the pipes and...

Dear All I was watching TV recently and saw a US program - This Old House where they were using plastic pipes for all plumbinging installations (heating and domestic hot/cold water). However, rather than solder/compression, etc. as you get over here in the UK they were using crimping tools...

Hi All We want to add a new (4th) ceiling rose to our hallway by running a 1mm T & E from the last ceiling rose in the "chain" to the new one (the three current lights seem to be joined in parallel from one to the other so it would be a case of adding the 4th one). Only thing is that the...

Thanks for your help guys. I will speak to the relevant bodies and let him know.

Apologies if this is the wrong place for this question. A polish friend of mine who is an extremely competent plumber and electrician (he has been doing it for just under 40 years) asked me whether there is any way in which he can get UK certification for both electrics and plumbing. He...

Big-All Thanks again ... I take it on your 1-10 scal, 10 is the most dangerous and 1 the least? I saw that the Health and Safety Executive say that a Shaw guard should be used when using a table saw to groove pieces. I can't find one to bu ybut I thought I could make something similar ...

Thanks Big-All So is your advice definitely don't do it? What can happen if you use a table saw without the riving knife and guard in place - other than passing a hand (or two through the blade)? DO you risk the blade flying out or something? How dangerous is it to do what I asked? Do...

Hi I have a Ryobi table saw and was wanting to use it to rebate/groove some pieces in order to slot in a bottom for a couple of drawers i'm going to make. To do this i have to remove the blade guard and the riving knife. I've heard of this stuff being done before but reading the Ryobi...

Hi All Do you guys have any idea of how much I should be paying per metre length for planed 3" x 3" solid oak - I only need about 4 m but my usual timber merchants have come back with a price of £300 + VAT for a 2.6m length!!! I have bought 2" x 2" recently for about £14 inc VAT so it...

oohthatslive!! so you mean that after a 2-week course you can then apply to be NICEIC certified for domestic work? Surely that can't be right? If so, would you know who offers these courses?

Hi All Quick question. Have any of you heard of breatheable Tyvek roofing felt. We've had a quote that says that this is what they'll use and we just wanted to make sure it was good or whether we should use another type/brand. Cheers.