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  1. robtherevelator1969

    What Waste Do I Need For 2 Appliances - Also Leaking Plastic Joints

    My current trap has a 1.75"bsp thread and it accepts the 43mm pipe. Will the new trap with a 1.5"bsp thread accept the 43mm pipe?
  2. robtherevelator1969

    What Waste Do I Need For 2 Appliances - Also Leaking Plastic Joints

    Am i missing something, i thought these were push fit only?
  3. robtherevelator1969

    What Waste Do I Need For 2 Appliances - Also Leaking Plastic Joints

    Regarding the leak and Thanks for pointing this out, can these pipes and joints be reused to fix the leak? Re the waste, the pipe come out of the floor is 43mm, the pipe that goes to the small basin is 40mm, it looks like some adapters have been used to convert the pipe dia. The black pipe is...
  4. robtherevelator1969

    What Waste Do I Need For 2 Appliances - Also Leaking Plastic Joints

    Many Thanks for your reply. The one in toolstation looks ideal and affordable. Are all the dimensions the same in order to swap this? Will the 43mm black pipe fit too? I added this to my basket for collection. There is a toolstation a few miles away. ;)
  5. robtherevelator1969

    What Waste Do I Need For 2 Appliances - Also Leaking Plastic Joints

    Many thanks for your reply. I went through many listings on ebay, amazon and other online shops, they are all based in China, im a bit concerned it might take a long time to arrive as i doubt it would arrive in 9 days.
  6. robtherevelator1969

    What Waste Do I Need For 2 Appliances - Also Leaking Plastic Joints

    Hello Guys I am private renting and i want to add a portable dishwasher to my kitchen, there is a second cold connector so im ok for the water feed. I do have a 1" bsp port on the existing pipe but there is no nozzle, i use this for the washing machine. What is the best way to for 2 appliances...
  7. robtherevelator1969

    Ideal Atlantic Combi Boiler - Preheat Function Warm Water Only

    hey guys thanks very much for your reply. ;)
  8. robtherevelator1969

    Ideal Atlantic Combi Boiler - Preheat Function Warm Water Only

    Hey guys the house i am renting has the above boiler. I noticed the instant hot water was not as warm as it used to be, maybe I'm wrong but i asked the landlord to get the engineer out, it has cover anyway. The preheat button makes no difference, if i set the hot water to 50 C, when i open the...
  9. robtherevelator1969

    Electric Radiators - Should I Avoid This Rental?

    Thanks again for the advice and reply. It is only the 1 heater that is a storage heater so maybe its not worth going for the off peak tariff. I posted the details from the epc 2 posts up and there seems to be cavity walls insulation and 200mm of loft insulation. I notice my energy costs go...
  10. robtherevelator1969

    Electric Radiators - Should I Avoid This Rental?

    Hi many thanks for your reply. Someone has told me i can download the full epc so i got it off the gov site, please see the above post. Thanks for spotting the heater models and their functionality, i will look to see if the have an off peak meter to benefit from this. I will also ask about the...
  11. robtherevelator1969

    Electric Radiators - Should I Avoid This Rental?

    Brilliant advice mate thanks ;) Feature Description Rating Wall Cavity wall, filled cavity Good Roof Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation Good Window Mostly double glazing Good Main heating Electric storage heaters Average Main heating control Controls for high heat retention storage...
  12. robtherevelator1969

    Electric Radiators - Should I Avoid This Rental?

    Hi Ivor Thanks for your very helpful and informative reply. As you said it has cavity walls so it should be a big improvement. I have not seen the full epc so i can't say how well the walls and loft are insulated. Is it worth relocating the existing heaters or are the oil filled radiators a...
  13. robtherevelator1969

    Electric Radiators - Should I Avoid This Rental?

    Hey Guys My landlord is evicting me on the 24th of July as they have decided to sell the property. I have checked with Shelter and it looks like everything has been done correctly. I am currently in an old cottage with an epc rating of E and the bills have been horrendous and its not a...
  14. robtherevelator1969

    Stench In Flat Due To Cooking Any Advice Guys?

    Thanks for your reply. I think your right there will be cooking grease everywhere. SHe has tried the sugar soap and its working very well. She has a lot of cleaning to do but she is enthusiastic at least. Thanks ;)
  15. robtherevelator1969

    Stench In Flat Due To Cooking Any Advice Guys?

    Thanks for your reply, yeah there was nasties in the fridge and cupboards. ;) Thanks for your reply. She has been using the bicarb and it seems to be working well. She has done one room with sugar soap and its made a big improvement. I think the sugar soap will help and also freshen up the...
  16. robtherevelator1969

    Stench In Flat Due To Cooking Any Advice Guys?

    Thanks for your reply ill pass this onto her ;) Thanks for your reply. Ill pass on the advice and hope that it works. Im actually wondering if wiping down the wipe-able walls with zoflora would help of not as its not something i have ever tackled. ;) I love the smell of indian spices too...
  17. robtherevelator1969

    Stench In Flat Due To Cooking Any Advice Guys?

    Hi Guys, my daughter just moved into a council flat and every room has an unpleasant stench of fish and spices, does anyone have have any advice on how to get rid of the ingrained smell without repainting. She is not going to be there long term so she does not want to spend time and money...
  18. robtherevelator1969

    Crack In UPVC Front Door

    Thanks for the reply. I found a video of a door panel replacement, it look like something I could do with a bit of patience providing I get the panel cut to the right size. I'm going to have to do something as the letting agent has said the landlord is not keen on doing it through his...
  19. robtherevelator1969

    Crack In UPVC Front Door

    thanks for your reply, i am very handy when i can be bothered lol, i dont know whats involved in replacing the full door skin. I have not yet had a quote back from the repair company but im a bit sceptical myself, it would of course need the approval of the landlord before proceeding as im not...
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