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I drained and refilled last weekend without any major traumas. The only problem I had was air in the pump and boiler when I had topped the system back up to the operating pressure. I solved this by opening the pressure release valve while the filler tap was on. This seemed to re-prime the...

But my understanding was that as you tighten the nut clockwise, you want the tape to be pushed into the threads, rather than being unwound by them.

Nope, definitely clockwise

Yep! I used Boss White on the connection to the pipework with no problems. Initially I just used PTFE on the connection to the radiator. I take it PTFE and Boss White is the way forward then? Am I the unluckiest person in the world to have a Bisque radiator leak from a weld or have you...

Last night I installed the valves on to my trendy new Bisque designer radiator. I wrapped PTFE tape around the threads and tightened. After filling, there was some water seepage from the joint (not the threads - the other side of the nut). After numerous further tightenings, it still...

Is it necessary to fit a tap reinforcing plate under a bath mixer tap on a 5mm acrylic bath?

It's called Dow Corning Plumba Joint. Is this a good idea on a compression joint? If not, what do you suggest?

It's called Dow Corning Plumba Joint. Is this a good idea on a compression joint? If not, what do you suggest?

It's called Dow Corning Plumba Joint. Is this a good idea on a compression joint? If not, what do you suggest?

I've cut the pipes square, cleaned them with wire wool, applied silicone jointing compound under over and around the olive. The I've hand tightened and finally finished off with a spanner. Despite all of this, they still have very tiny leaks - so small that you just get the occasional dab on...

I can happily solder copper pipe together so that it doesn't leak but the joints always look, well, amateurish. I tend to use the pre soldered variety and always end up with a blob of solder at one point or another. What's the secret of getting a perfect visible ring of solder all around the...

I'm about to attach a heavy radiator (15 - 20 Kgs empy) to a cavity wall. I'm planning to use some very heavy duty wall anchors (M6 x 55). Any ideas if these are up to the job and whether the plasterboard can take such a load?

I'm about to attach a heavy radiator (15 - 20 Kgs empy) to a cavity wall. I'm planning to use some very heavy duty wall anchors (M6 x 55). Any ideas if these are up to the job and whether the plasterboard can take such a load?

No! Both wastes are at 90 degrees horizontal to the toilet. The problem is that the new toilet outlet is quite deep in the toilet - deeper than a standard 90 degree bend, so I will need to extend it to reach. Hence I need to connect a straight connector to a 90 degree connector which then...

My current WC has a right angled waste pipe exiting directly from the back. I'm replacing it with a more modern design whose waste is inset about 20cm. Consequently I need to connect the WC to a standard straight connector and then to a right-angle. Can I simply joint two WC connectors...

Thanks for the prompt response. I have to admit that I've never noticed a drain point but I shall go in search later. When you say fully bleed - is there anything specific I should do when refilling? I imaging the system fills from the bottom up, so is it simply a matter of opening the...

I want to replace an old bathroom radiator with a swanky new "designer" one. The problem is that I have a sealed central heating system which would need draining to allow me to change the pipework. The web pages I've seen helpfully state that I should "consult a professional". Surely it...