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Hi all I’m looking for some info / feedback on any Composite Decking (Black / Dark Grey) anybody has used or would recommend , cost , availability, supplier , I’ve got an area about 4.8m x 3.6m to cover , the Frame will go down this weekend .... weather permitting Thanks in anticipation Phil

Just placed an Order with a Contractor for 60m2 pattern imprinted Concrete , I think the main thing whatever the finish make sure the Hardcore Base is solid I’ve also had the incoming Water supply Pipe replaced so no need for further works on the front of the Property , all drains are round the...

You can normally buy lengths of Bus Bar off the shelf in decent Wholesalers , just find one who sells Le Grand , is Contactum the same ?

I had the same problem a few years ago ,Both can go at the same time apparently Phil

Hi all I’m looking for a heads Re cost etc up for a Driveway / Pathway at the Refurb I’m currently doing in South Manchester The main area is 7.5m from House to Front public Pathway and 7.0m across Then the Pathway leading down the side of the House is 8.5m long and a metre wide , we’ve...

Have you thought about having the new Pipe moled in ?? I’m doing a refurb , the pressure on the old Lead was crap , I knew the majority of the ground under about 12” was clay and horrible to dig it out , so I got a Team in , they are registered with United Utilities our local supplier , they...

Hi , yes pulled the Fridge out today , it’s got a control at the back , but that doesn’t seem to be working , bar when you switch it off , then the Compressor stops working So I had a look on Flee Bay & ordered a new part , it’s only £3-65 from China so I though I’d give that a try & see what...

Yes , they would , it would be best to check with your Local DNO , round here Manchester it’s Electricity North West , unsure where you are Phil

Guidances are for new Build only imo , I’ve moved Consumer Units up out of Cellars when Rewiring Properties , as long as the Tails from the service Head / Incomer aren’t over 3m away the local DNO are ok with it , In the House I’m currently refurbing the C/U was over the Back Door which has now...

Hi , it’s in a Cupboard under the Stairs , so it’s my lock down job for tomorrow get it out and give it a once over , I can see the sensor which is on the Cooler plate thanks for responding , I’ll let you know how I get on cheers Phil

Hello all I’ve got an old (ish) Husky Beer Fridge that isn’t cooking as it should , there isn’t any temperature control in the. Cabinet , so I’d hazard a guess & say there was a Thermostat somewhere that’s not working , will it be an easy fix ?? It sounds like the Compressor is running fine so...

I’d always run it back to the Consumer Unit , always better than putting a joint in it anywhere along its run , so it’s from the Hot Tub (Id leave a Metre length spare here) then back to the C/U , spare Metre here too Phil

I’ve used this stuff on a Refurb , where the new Plasterwork is short of the Floorboards , it’s good as in it doesnt expand too much plus it’s as sticky as sh*t on a Blanket Phil

ensuring the fall on the Pipe / Cable is not towards the Floor void Phil

If , there’s an Underfloor area , I’d drill straight the Wall under the DPC ,then through the Floor boards to the Consumer Unit, or If a Solid Floor drill above the DPC to the C/U area , it’d be a good idea to sleeve where it goes. Through the Wall as well , I Usually run the SWA straight to...

As an option you could use Polystyrene sheet , available from Wickes it’s about a 1/3rd of the price of Kingspan , not as effective though , you’d also be better off screwing the Chipboard or Plywood to the Walls , note if any Wiring is in contact with the Polystyrene when fitted it will cause...

United Utilities must have changed their protocol re outside Taps then , I’m in South Manchester & I bought a Property last July to Refurb , the 1st thing I do is a have a full strip out , Pipework , wiring etc if required , I tried the internal stop tap , completely buggered , so I tried...

Hi Terry yes the threads are the same , the end of the Trap just reaches the Threads due to that lip inside the Waste , there was 3 options file down the lip on the Trap ( Plastic) Or the Lip in the Waste , both bodges imo or get a new Waste , I did a quick click & collect at Sfix on the way...

Thanks for the replies Guys , VERY helpful , I’ve replaced all the inners with a Flowmaster kit , much better quality .... even a Spark can see that , the Waste came with the Tap (Bristan) I thought I’d get a better quality tap , didn’t expect a problem with the Waste !! The end of the Trap...

Thanks for your reply Terry , I’ll check the thread tomorrow, maybe a good time to bin that Valve rather than take it all a apart in 12 months !! Thanks again Phil