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Hello, I have a couple of areas where I need to do some touching up. Said areas had been previously painted with dulux white supermatt. For such small areas I am hoping I can find a paint that is very similar to the supermatt without paying 40 pounds for a 10l can. Can anyone suggest a paint...

Many thanks. What would you suggest I do to prevent flashing or coloure difference when painting over filled gaps? the odd gap was there so I filled witrh red devil and painted but in some places you can see the difference. Do I need to add some sort of stain blocker to the gap or dilute filled...

Hello, If I am lining a wall and applied zinserr gardz, do I still need to seize the wall with paper paste? Thanks

Hi again, The one currently installed is as follows: Viva Skylo Bottom Entry Fill Valve Brass Shank (toolstation.com) Is the screwfix one better than the current one for low pressure? Just making sure I don't have similar spec alread. Thanks

Hello, Could anyone suggest a good toilet cistern valve which will work with a gravity fed system? Many thanks for your help.

Hello, Can anyone suggest a basic blowtorch for soldering 15mm pipe which is suitable for DYI? Many thanks

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Hi, can anyone recommend a good quality ladde to reach guttering at a two storey house. Also how long should the ladder be? Will be using a ladder stay. Regards

I am thinking of using some sort of inline pond pump for the job to avoid the issue of having to blow the pipe

Hi again, I thought against the self piercing tap also because I would not trust the tap wrapping properly aroundthe existing feed which has had paint on it 20 plus years. So I will drain it from the top with a hose / syphoning. The first reply above states to open the 'vent taping of the top'...

Pic of the bottom feed. It has been painted white, I guess I need to scrape the paint off before putting on the self piercing tap?

yes i did swear at the plumber who installed the system.... Do you think a self piercing tap is suitable on the bottom feed?

Hello, I need to replace an immersion heater element and unfortunately this is at the bottom of the (cylinder). There is no draincock from the (cylinder) itself, there is a 22m feed going through the bottom so I was wondering if there is a 22mm self piercing tap that could be used to drain the...

Thanks. Also normal hose size to empty system?

Hello I need to empty an immersion heating system and require a tool to open the draicock, pic attached. What tool do I need? Thanks

How should I deal with the waste pipe? I cannot gain access to it from under the tray.

Hii need to remove a resin shower tray. What is the best way of approaching this? Not a problem if tiles end up destroyed. My main issue is that I cannot get under the tray to disconnect waste. Do I need a reciprocating saw to cut a hole? Thanks

Hello I would like to replace an existing concrete drainage channel with a more modern steel channel, the channel is across the garage entry. The existing channel is resting on compacted sand. My question is, how do I backfill behind the new channel? The new drainage channel is smaller in width...

Hello, What is the best way of joining two worktops at 45degree angle? is a butt join ok? regards