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There are actually some doughnut web sites that tell you to put PTFE on the threads. http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/copper_compression_joints.htm On that same web site there is a little video, in this video he suggests that you tighten the nut 1 turn. In my book 1 turn is 360 degrees...

Those electrical cables bottom right look a bit dodgy to me......

Thanks for that, I certainly will give that some thought.

I'm sure something like that could be done, as long as all the cupboards don't need to be taken out, thanks.

Hi I'm considering having my electric hob replaced with a gas one. My kitchen is L shaped with the boiler on one side and the hob on the other, it also has a concrete floor. I'm wondering if I get someone out to do the job will they have to remove the kichen units or is it acceptable to...

I'm just a keen diyer but my favourite method is to make the joint dry then take it apart and apply 3 or 4 turns of PTFE around the olive. I've found that the joint always stays perfectly dry that way and you never get that slight leak that sometime occurs without it's use.

Thanks jc, i'll look into it.

Thanks for that. The bath will be going in soon, but it doesn't come with brackets or anywhere to really fit them, it just has a few very softwood blocks along the edges.

Hi all Just about to tile my bathroom with 200x330mm tiles. My walls are a mixture of Aquapanel, plasterboard and plastered block. Would appreciate advice on which adhesive to use as some of it is around a bath and shower. I usually do a good job but I am usually slow so a ready mixed one...

There is always Tom's no cost method http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLX1z-VgCK8