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    WHICH DRILL TO USE??

    i borrowed a HILTI one a couple of months back(forgot which model-the cheaper end,still dear though)and it went through concrete like a knife to butter.i think these are the dogs love spuds and well worth the investment to anybody who uses them regular.
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    Tools

    I recently bought a Silverline bender from Toolstation for £27. It is rubbish. It takes a stupid amount of effort bend 22mm copper which gets squashed. The 15mm is a bit better but you get quite bad throating. youll have to heat the pipe up first if you want to bend 22mm.heat until sort of...
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    70 quid to change immersion heat element?

    ballcocks to them!!!
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    Boarding a loft for beginners

    yes mate it is under pressure.the air lines are used to clean the machines at the end of the shift.you've just got to be carefull not to point it too close to the skin(air bubbles in the blood(bends). :wink:
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    Boarding a loft for beginners

    Always judge a man by the way he treats someone who is of no use to him nowt wrong with chile matey,we supply ya copper-no copper=less workee. lessworkee=less moneeeyy :P :P :P :P :P :P
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    waterpump pliers

    no problemo :wink: :wink: :wink: i'vve just bought a superfire2.rothenberger is good quality.
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    Boarding a loft for beginners

    what about insulation chaps underneath?the joists in our house are at odd centers 430-450mm.insulation comes as standard now does'nt it?300 summat?the height is ok -approx 100mm.i am thinking of doing the same with my loft.i had 8'*4'*18mm chipboard in mind then cutting with circular saw(cheaper...
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    waterpump pliers

    how much mate? :wink: :)
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    waterpump pliers

    http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=97320&id=26180 PLUMBERS CHOICE 5***** :?:
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    waterpump pliers

    i think most WPP have non slip ridges on them. i think knipex is a new brand(draper?).just wondered bout the quality-does the price of them justify this-£23.99? do a search on screwfix
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    waterpump pliers

    was thinking of getting those knipex ones from screwfix.anybody got any opinions :?: thanks
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    Stripping Paint

    best advice i can give mate is to buy new flockin doors.i tried this once on an old external door with nitromoors :x and what a major b%$l ache.i managed to do it eventually but it took an eternity.take the bread knife out for a chinese or summat and drop it to her gently that new doors might be...
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    Book on plumbing

    thats a lot cheaper than waterstones.amazon it is then folks :wink:
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    Book on plumbing

    is that the one that costs bout 30 quid but well worth it
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    Book on plumbing

    crikey that was quick!! .i agree,i've bought treloars but loaned the others.keep forgetting to renew them :oops: i think fine is into double figures :? :oops:
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    outside tap query?

    thanks bahco and chris r.i just wanted to make sure before i start getting the chain..sorry i meant hacksaw out :D :wink:
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    Book on plumbing

    the r.d treloar is a good book as chris r said but you could also try PLUMBING-MECHANICAL SERVICES BY G.J BLOWER.ive got the 3rd edition from the library but i think there is a new edition with minor updates.theres lots of info on taps,valves etc.theres 2 books;level 1+2.theres also books by...
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    kitchens

    also , you could try a flat blade bit :wink:think flat blade comes under drill bit DOH!!!!!
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