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    outside tap query?

    howdy all, my mam wants me to put a tap outsideski and i was wondering when i tee into the mains will any subsequent water loss and air that enters the pipewwork effect the combiboiler(glowworm summat or other),...ie will it effect the system pressure or anything else?should i just turn the tap...
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    securing newel posts?

    howdy folks, i was just wondering what is the best way to secure the above mentioned?whoever put the bannister up before(previous owners) has just drilled pilots and whacked some screws in.i was thinking 6" nails might do the trick?although there doesnt seem to be anwhere to take the...
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    the beautifull belgian brew they call STELLA ARTFART.

    what bout some good ole' homebrew 8)
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    the beautifull belgian brew they call STELLA ARTFART.

    love the west country accent...zoider lol :lol: .do the boozers have loads of different brands of the stuff?i have never been a fan of cider.i usded to drink snake bite(cider+lager...for those who dont know) the odd time when i was out;proper knock out juice.the local pub(samuel smiths) actually...
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    the beautifull belgian brew they call STELLA ARTFART.

    one question for yas folks. do you start on stella and stick to stella or wash it down with maybe a fosters or carling for example? just to keep the mind altering tendencies at bay.sticking to stella just makes me...well....zzzzzzzzzzz.also grolch tastes shat after drinking stella i think...
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    Solder Ring Plumbing ~ tools required.

    not trying to be a clever b*****er but minimal flux is all thats required.thats what i've been shown.wipe off any excess.if you use too much you will get solder runs where the flux is.also you should'nt need more solder but maybe a little as backup just in case.just make sure its wire wooled...
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    hanging doors

    thanks for the replies masona and big-all.the hinge thing seems a little tedious but shall have a go.bit swings +roundabouts :? :) it'll have to wait till after crimbo :wink: merry crimbo to ya all
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    hanging doors

    thanks for the replies folks.i think its made a bit more difficult when the door frames are'nt true? :? think i need some practice :) :wink: also one of the other doors hinge is bust(holes too big for screws)and it makes a f***%$^G bang when you open it.is the remedie to fill with filler and...
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    hanging doors

    howdy, do you folks use one of those power planers to get 2mm all round?then sharp chisel for hinge recesses.i've had a go at hanging a panel door and made a bit of a ballock of it.ended up taking too much off. :oops: :oops: whats the easiest trick?thanks
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    buying bulk end feed+yorkcestercestershire

    where do you lot buy your fittings from(cheapest),..wickes,screwfix...? :) ta
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    Whoo Hoo

    does sentinelx200 go in f&e tank(prior to draining a little) and left tpo circulate when heating is on?also i presume it stays in? ours is a pott flamingo(touch wood its alright up to now) but gonna treat it to a desludge/scale..full shebang,just hope it does'nt open any leaks up :oops:
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    monument pipe cleaners

    good evening squire :D why not :?: plumbers need tools dont they :?: :shock: :D if i ad an hammer i'd hammer all day.......... :lol: thanks for youre opinion kevplumb
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    How much does a gal. of water weigh?

    tek it a gallon of STELLA weighs just a tad more with those special ingredients :wink: :wink: :lol: :lol:
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    monument pipe cleaners

    good evening, i was just wondering if mpc are any good or is wire wool best?thanks :?: :)
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    oil fired underfloor heating

    initial installation cost would be offset by price of coal ie... quid a bag or pick axe and sovel it yer sen(plenty of land seams where i live) :lol: :lol: tradition is best : :wink: if yer can't beat em join em!!!
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    oil fired underfloor heating

    think i'll just stick to coyle fires lads :lol: :wink: :wink:
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    oil fired underfloor heating

    went off the rails a bit :oops: :oops: just wanted to know how much the heating would cost? blydy hell mate youre like lightning :lol: :lol:
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    oil fired underfloor heating

    good evening, to cut long story short,we were travelling up the A1 to scotland last week and we stopped of for some snap a stones throw just of the A1 at a little boozer.driving through the village i noticed a new development(an old barn conversion-several houses).the show house was open so...
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    possible system upgrade?

    thanks for the info PV man,appreciate it.just acouple of questions..where do i put the 2 port valve without blocking the vent off?the flow from the boiler is 28mm then as it goes into the top of the cylinder it reduces to 22mm(28x22x22).which type of stats and programmer would you reccomend...
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    possible system upgrade?

    hi all, at the minute we have a potterton flamingo rs13 boiler with a T.R.A.C TPE20 timer linked to boiler.the system is indirect gravity fed.i was wondering if the system could be upgraded slightly?ie put a new programmer in plus a zone valve(2 or 3 port i dont know)plus cylinder&room...
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