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Hello All, Does anyone here actually know anyone who has received a voucher yet from the scrapage scheme (I know its only 12 days after launch) We have been really busy upuntil the scheme was announced (early) on TV now ITS DEAD. Quotes coming through but not turning to sales since...

Google "Thomas Higgins partnership"...they are big solicitors (debt recovery) they do an online demand letter template for a couple of quid.. Normally when a solicitors letter lands people become more co-operative. Ive only had that happen once, Landlord blanked my calls-emails etc so I...

Hello chaps, ive just fitted a sliding door to our bathroom to give more space, im now looking at covering the door slide rail with decorative boxing and was wondering where to start? Can I buy pre made boxing for this purpose? if so where? If not, what materials are best, i.e: bit of...

PMSL :lol:

DEXTROUS..GLASGOW GAS...I LOVE YOU BOTH! diy kit it is!

Hi Guys, im lookin at buying a dry (air) pressure tester for central heating pipework etc, to save on spotting potential leaks after filling up! Do any of you guys use one? A freind of my brought a rothenburger RP30 and sent it back the next day stating it would take days to pressurise a...

thanks mickyg, what is 18 tbh?

Hi Guys, I fitted a vaillant 415 in march with new cylinder pump and plan. Client recently contacted me saying each time she starts the boiler, after 5 mins of it being on (either heating or HW) a vibrating noise comes from the an area between the boiler a 1 perticular rad (she thinks its the...

Bloody hell...I wish the Gas lads were that quick with replies LOL :lol: . I just wanted the info for future ref, but on this occasion I will end up changing it, Many thanks

Hi Chaps, How would a sparky test to see if an immersion heater element is knackered? The immesrion is showing power upto the thermostat.. Also live in and live out of stat...is there a resistance test or something that can be done? Thanks

Hi Chaps, Im planning to double the size of my kitchen, at the moment im just doodling with ideas, however, I currently have an external inspection chamber 500mm from my external ktchen wall, which would be in the middle of a proposed new kitchen. Im wondering, what would be better, and...

Hi guys, Is it ok to tile straight onto a browning coat or has a wall got to plastered?

i thought they only did the key on the CDI range? To be honest, since they introduced the plastic jigs on the worcs I stopped fitting them, after a few occasions of the plastic crossmember clamps (with the spirit level lol) snapping, i stopped using them.

Thanks Boilerman, LOL, i always get the letters mixed up. I noticed the discount on CHAS membership, and constructionline. I am going to go for it, ive almost completed constructionline application, Im hoping that with a LOT of effort by myself it may open a few doors (not to mention ensuring...

Is it a 12i or 24i? "We have a recently installed Worcester Greenstar 12i/24i" I take it it was installed by a registered engineer? Anyway...it is a system boiler, which is pressurised. 1/first locate the pressure gauge on the front of the boiler..the system should be filled to approx...

Who ever you use...when you actually see them at work...up and down the stairs sweating like mr jackson in a play ground, it will seam fair... and besides, your paying for what he knows as much as what he does...hope you get a good price and good service. P.S/ average upgrade price in Brum is...

A good alternative if you dont want to use acids and your not in a rush is............biological washing powder..yep...works a treat. B4 scrubbing those black fingernails at night put a concentrated amount in boiling water and pour into named gully, do this over 3 to 4 nights and leave each...

Simplist (and supprisingly common) thing to try first is check basin taps spout end, nearly all taps now are fitted with filters at the end of the spout, try removing them as they can dramatically restrict the flow (they just unscrew). If you fitted iso valves on basin supplies were they "full...

epoxy resin is a brill sealer (stuff you get with fibre glass kits). If you mix it weak it comes out clear and sets like rock. I first used used it many moons ago at my in laws shop on a 1 1/2" pin holed copper trap & copper waste pipe, cleaned it up, applied, still fine today (8 yrs on)! as...

Your best source of information will the pump manufacturer. If you have not got the user manual, look on the pump to find out who the manufacturer is, there may well be a contact number also, if there is no contact number on the pump..google them. They will most certainly have a technical dept...