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    Shower after fitting bath (no tiles )

    just bought a roll of dustsheet. Thanks
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    Shower after fitting bath (no tiles )

    I have a shower curtain at the moment that will cover 3/4 of the shower when in use , just concerned when the kids use it as they will not be a as carefull myself and my wife .
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    Shower after fitting bath (no tiles )

    Hi, i will be replacing my old cast iron bath at the weekend and i will be taking the exsisting tiles of before i put the new bath in . I am putting decor panels in place of the tiles , but that will be next weekends job and in the meantime i would like to still use the shower , problem being...
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    Cast iron bath help

    Its held up with feet as such but they are round with a threaded bar going in and curved wedge at the top radiused into the bath
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    Cast iron bath help

    Thanks , do you know if the pieces after it as been broken up are ok to take to local recycling tip. Thanks
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    Cast iron bath help

    Thanks for the quick reply , i rpresume by centre you the middle of the bath starting at the bottom . Thanks
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    Cast iron bath help

    Hi, i have a cast iron bath that i need to remove , i have evrything ready to remove , .. but i have noticed that the bath is very heavy and i am finding it difficult to remove , i am on my own and to be honest i did not realise that it was cast iron . Could any please advice me on the best way...
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    A good 8,5kw shower (what brand)

    Hi, i want to install a good branded electric shower at 8.5kw. I currently have 6mm cable instaled and the run from the box is 8 metres , is it worth me installing 10m cable and upgrading to a 10kw or will a good 8.5 do just the same job . Does higher kw give you a more powerfull shower . Thanks
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    Advice on part floorboard repair

    Thanks for the reply, just had another look and if i take the bath out i can replace the damaged floorboards .
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    Advice on part floorboard repair

    Hi, i have had a small leak from a shower inlet pipe that goes over my bath , their is a good two foot section that as rotted and damaged the floor board (very damp and soft)the problem is i cannot get to most of the board due to pipes running over the top . I know the solution is to replace...
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    What size/type terminal/junction box

    I have a screwfix not far from were i work, could you please tell me excactly what i would need for the job so i can pick one up . Thanks
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    What size/type terminal/junction box

    Thanks for that.
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    What size/type terminal/junction box

    Hi, i want to replace a bathroom light with one the fits direct on the cieling, in order to this i have to remove the cieling rose box and position it above the cieling in the loft . I have everything removed and ready to re-wire but if i re wire the box i cannot cover the top and the wires are...
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    bath replacement (waste overflow help)

    Just took your advice and done a double check , looks ok for a waste and overflow combination but after half a dozen attemps at checking the bath size my wife and i get it at 1650x700 , now i was going to order one at 1700mm , the bath is in situ at the moment but i do get it at 1650 and i...
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    bath replacement (waste overflow help)

    That was quick. Thanks
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    bath replacement (waste overflow help)

    Hi, i am about to remove and replace my very old bath , i have done as much research as i can on what i will need etc, i have taken the panels of to have a look at the pipework and i have noticed that the overflow is going straight outside via the wall , the pipe looks like it could be lead. The...
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    Cost of materials help please

    Thats correct, in with the quote the builder quoted for is time and one for materials he gave us a like for like price for a light fitting tiles etc and said we c ould add our own money if we wanted to get a better light fitting ie the light fitting is a standard tube type at a cost of around...
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    Cost of materials help please

    Thanks for the reply , the tiles are for behind the cooker , i had a major water burst and it ran down the wall behind the tiles and the walls are being repainted so it is easier to replace the exsisting ones , even the insurance company recomended it .
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    Cost of materials help please

    Hi, i am having a ceiling re plasterboarded and skimmed , my builder as asked me to purchase all the materials for the job , ie light fitting ,tiles,plasterboard,paint . I am quite happy doing this and the builder will pick up the plaster board for me (he is getting it delvered c o d ). . My...
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    New heating set up help please

    The engineer as been today and he seems to think (given my description) that their is air in the system . On one of the pies in the airing cupboard is one which as a plastic threaded cap and he told me to just loosen it take it off then put it back on again . ................ I then asked him...
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