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  1. leakydave

    Odd size shower tray? 740 x 740mm

    It will be a 760x760 tray with 10mm each side taken up with tiles/adhesive/plaster/plaster board. Good luck with taking the old tray out without damaging the tiles!
  2. leakydave

    Odd size shower tray? 740 x 740mm

    You should find that a 760 door will adjust down to the size you need with the difference taken up in the movement within the profiles... check the small print before you order though.
  3. leakydave

    How to turn off new type outside water mains stoptap

    One of these taps broke on me a few years ago. I wasn't brutal with it... it just sheared off. I use my T bar with ONE HAND to close the water off, clockwise as you look into the chamber, so I don't over do it.
  4. leakydave

    no heat to a new smiths space saver

    Does it have built-in isolating valves? Are they BOTH open? Is it a pressurised system? If so, what is system pressure?
  5. leakydave

    grants vortex e21 external oil fired combi boiler getting to hot

    Are the thermostats fitted right down into their pockets? If they have worked loose they may not be detecting the full temperature of the boiler.
  6. leakydave

    New Bath Install - Slow Drainage - Please help

    I bet it is push-fit pipe... total crap... sags and causes air locks and ultimately blockages
  7. leakydave

    Geberit flush plate stupid question

    I think they lift vertically against a spring mechanism and then just lift of the mounting bracket.
  8. leakydave

    Hourly wage for a plumber

    As an employee or as a self-employed fella (or gal) with vehicle, fuel, insurance, tools, postage etc to pay?
  9. leakydave

    Indoor Wide Hose Pipe Connector

    ... until they leak.
  10. leakydave

    oil guage floating bead

    http://www.fueldump.co.uk/tankmaster-pbsg-spares/atkinson-tankmaster-spares/cat_62.html
  11. leakydave

    Fixing toilet to tiled cement floor....

    Something Like:- http://www.pioneerbathrooms.com/toilet-pan-fixing-kit.html?mkwid=ssLyjoXQs&crid=62349775766&mp_kw=&mp_mt=&pdv=c&gclid=CjwKEAiAo7C2BRDgqODGq5r38DsSJAAv7dTPLEMwmKYjmUBa6Tci6xU7z7kMexFvO1uallmQPEMADBoCaOzw_wcB#.VsxzCpDcvcs
  12. leakydave

    A simple job....not!

    Dowsing works and is totally magic!
  13. leakydave

    plastic pipe instead of copper

    I use strapping band, cut 5 holes long, fixed with a 2" screw in the middle hole and bent over the pipes (10mm copper covered in duct tape). Never had a problem other than customers drilling through the pipes for curtains poles or tie-backs.
  14. leakydave

    Electric shower installation

    Sometimes it can be very easy plumbing wise but much harder and expensive electrically speaking. Some MCB blah blah electric stuff are wholly unsuited to a modern electric shower and need upgrading to match current electrical standards. I am a plumber and know several electricians... and vice...
  15. leakydave

    plastic pipe instead of copper

    10mm copper would be my choice.
  16. leakydave

    F and e pumping over

    Boiler > Vent > Feed > Pump > Zone Valve(s)
  17. leakydave

    Boiler not firing up

    Air was trapped in the system and the pump [circulator] wasn't able to cool the boiler as quickly as the burner warmed it up... hence it got too hot and the limit stat kicked in to protect the boiler. All sorted now glad you are sorted.
  18. leakydave

    PRIMATIC NIGHTMARE!

    You should also refill primatic cylinders very slowly.
  19. leakydave

    Gravity feed water tanks

    Bigger pipe will give you a better flow rate though.
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