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  1. LeeUK

    Outside light to socket query

    Not checked cable yet, I thought it was quite thin when i put a bulb in a bit ago so guessing 1mm. Plan c. Cordless
  2. LeeUK

    Outside light to socket query

    I have a low level pointless light in our small garden. When we moved I brought our petrol mower which is overkill, have since got a useless push mower, now thinking elec mower. If I'm not here the mrs cant use the petrol fella. I thought of changing the light to a socket and using a as low...
  3. LeeUK

    How to change this TRV

    Thanks, much appreciated. I am going to give it another go........ at some point :)
  4. LeeUK

    How to change this TRV

    The existing TRV started dripping so had no option than to put the rad back on I didn't want to take the tails off the old one partly for this reason and in case they didn't go back on the old one. I still dont know that I will get if I take the old TRV off, will there be an olive there or...
  5. LeeUK

    How to change this TRV

    Job aborted! Old rad is back on
  6. LeeUK

    How to change this TRV

    replacing rad tail -
  7. LeeUK

    How to change this TRV

    Hmm, not sure. BTW the pic above is of another rad. This is one reason why im changing
  8. LeeUK

    How to change this TRV

    Ever wished you hadn't started something! On a whim I got a double radiator to replace a single. The current TRVs are I presume 3/4 and the tails on the replacing rad are 15mm so I am going to replace the TRV Thing is, its not the usual 15mm compression its slotted onto the pipe - When I...
  9. LeeUK

    Header tank outlet - uk plumbing is a joke

    http://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/forum-rules-general-info.19448/
  10. LeeUK

    Header tank outlet - uk plumbing is a joke

    None available locally then thought a screw on cap would've done a better job
  11. LeeUK

    Header tank outlet - uk plumbing is a joke

    http://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/forum-rules-general-info.19448/
  12. LeeUK

    Header tank outlet - uk plumbing is a joke

    Tap just turning, stuck in the closed pos.
  13. LeeUK

    Header tank outlet - uk plumbing is a joke

    I wanted to know what the 22mm tank outlet fitment size was ie. The nut inside the tank. I thought a 22mm compression screw on stop end would fit but it doesn't. I ended up draining the system to fit a new stop tap.
  14. LeeUK

    Header tank outlet - uk plumbing is a joke

    Gravity stop valve broken so I go about replacing the tap. I go and buy a 22mm screw on stop end. Oh, this isn't allowed What size is a 22mm out thread (inside the tank)? The system in this country is absolutely ridiculous. In Europe you can buy hot water tanks for £100 with cold water...
  15. LeeUK

    Moving bath tap location - gravity fed

    I wont be (any time soon anyway) but obviously the bath will have to be moved.
  16. LeeUK

    Moving bath tap location - gravity fed

    Hi I'm considering moving the tap location (new bath) to the center against the wall (hate the thought but more suited), the taps currently are at the end and the pipes come straight out of the floor directly under the taps. To move to the center I am thinking of doing the plastic push fit to...
  17. LeeUK

    Shower install - gravity fed query

    Thanks for the reply John.
  18. LeeUK

    Shower install - gravity fed query

    Ow do I'm installing a shower in an ensuite and as we have a good bath pressure I'm giving it a go on the shower. I'm branching off 2 22mm feeds but as a shower mixer input is 15mm I will have to reduce it. Initially I was going to branch off with an equal 22mm and reduce to 15 near the input...
  19. LeeUK

    Fitting 2 20 amp appliance switches help wanted

    Wit th'eyes in t'head Next. In a few days. Need some rest :)
  20. LeeUK

    Fitting 2 20 amp appliance switches help wanted

    Not bad for first time. Can't believe how much mess I made!
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