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So just use a compression fit one then?

The fitting was actually a copper pushfit one (15mm x 1/2" straight male connector from Wicks. My reasoning for using this particular fitting was that the connector could be tightened in the shower valve whilst rotating on the pipe so if it needs undoing at a later stage you would not have...

Really? Will it be OK to use these then, if I use a good bit of PTFE tape on the threads?

Thanks guys. I got a 15mm x 1/2" straight connector to try and although it fits, I accept what you say TicklyT, which is what I am worried about. It is slightly different and I don't want sealing problems. I shall visit the local merchants and see if they have the right fittings as you...

Managed to find some instructions on-line - so yes to question 1 (thought it was!). With regard to connections, it is 1/2"NPT male. What is NPT? Where do I find these? Assume this is 15mm pipe for 1/2" connect so I'll have to reduce the 22mm at some point.

Getting round to fitting up a new Hudson Reed thermostatic shower valve. Firstly, am I correct in saying that I do not need to fit non-return valves to the H&C supply feeds as the shower valve has them built-in? Secondly, what connectors do I use to marry up the pipework to the valve ...

. I plan to fit two mirrors with integral lights and shaver sockets and increase the ceiling lighting The CU is a modern type with RCD protection on all sockets circuits (not lighting circuits though) One installed when they fitted a new rising main for the new boiler. So as the lighting...

Currently underatking a bathroom refurb which involves removing old electric walk-in shower and fitting new bath, shower and two basins. So far I have only seen some cross bonding to the old sink taps. The radiator has nothing. I have had a new boiler and tank fitted in the loft now and...

Just the one coat used as I just wanted a light skim over to level it up. If applying two coats, after how long from putting on the first should you apply the second?

Hi Richard, Was plastering over some render which appeared to be a sand/cement type. Used an electric drill to paddle mix - aware that it is too fast so used in short bursts. The consistancy seemed OK, but as it began to dry too quickly either it was over-mixed or could have done with a...

Had a go at plastering with multi-finish on the toilet wall today (approx 4ft square area) Initial panic set in when I saw it beginning to crack where it was drying out too quickly. Managed to save it by keeping it watered with a spray bottle and troweling across it but it took ages! I...

OK. And the correct fall for a 50mm pipe is...?

Really? Would the extra size negate any siphoning or possible gurgling?

I'll have a look at the bottle traps and see how easy they are to modify. Thanks for your comments :)

Or is it easier to run two seperate wastes??? :idea:

Right then - so I have two wall mounted basins, both with own traps, and then I have a running waste valve in each waste pipe prior to them linking up into one pipe to discharge? Thing is I want all the pipework hidden in the stud wall. How do I get round this?

Excellent Gregers, thanks. It is a double head kit so I had the right idea. Cheers

Got two wall mounted basins with nice chrome wastes underneath so won't be needing any more traps or waste valves

Talk about confuse me! :? Thanks all. I'll use 40mm and just join them up as I intended.

Thanks Richard. You are a font of all knowledge! Expect you wonder why I bother!!!