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Hi petertheplumber, Thank you for the fast response. I was really wanting to try and fill in with a weak mix (There are no structural considerations) similar to what the builder had originally used. I found the previous mix fairly easy to remove without damaging the pipes. Hope this makes...

Hi, I intend to cover a short run of copper pipe (less than 2m) in my concrete bathroom floor. The pipe is covered with denzo tape, I would like to use a weak mix for the covering, what mix do you suggest? Thank you Barry

It is all coming together now, thank you. Barry

terrydoh you still took the trouble to reply, thank you. Terrywookfit I can see where you are coming from, thank you. Burnerman, I also like the logic of your next to model answer, and as Terrywookfit also suggests that orientation is not critical I will play safe and couple as you suggest...

Hi I have just purchased from Tool Station a full bore isolating valve ref No. 11495. Unlike all other valves I have purchased this one does not have alignment flow indication. Therefore am I correct in assuming that the direction of insertion is not relevant and it can be fitted either way...

Hi I have just purchased from Tool Station a full bore isolating valve ref No. 11495. Unlike all other valves I have purchased this one does not have alignment flow indication. Therefore am I correct in assuming that the direction of insertion is not relevant and it can be fitted either way...

Thanks to the above posters for the immediate and informative replies, I have taken your advice. Initially I was trying to keep it as simple as possible. Thanks Barry

Hi could anyone tell me where I can purchase a flexible hose with compresion fittings at both ends and incorporating an isolating valve, of dimensions 15mmx15mmx10mm bore and 900mm in length? I have tried the usual places like toolstation etc without sucess Thanks in advance Barry

Hi EB1caneyeB Thanks for the information it will probably turn out to be invaluable. Even I can now understand the logic. Thank you Barry

On removing the tiles form an internal wall in a small toilette, part of the rendering came away exposing the brick work below. The brick are the soft grey type which had a poor reputation in the late 50’s. As the upper courses of brickwork were in poor condition I have decided to re-lay these...

333rocky333 and xr4x4 thanks for taking the trouble to answer my post, most appreciated. flameport, thanks for the explanation and the innovative solution. Vibrobullit407 good analysis, so 3C&E it is! What a forum!!! Barry

Thanks to the following posters for their informative and helpful replies: flameport (a) Very important info. ref. the oversleeving of the earth conductor. (b) I thought sleeving would correctly indicate the Switched Live, Permanent Live, and the Neutral conductors. The Gay Owl Wasn’t...

Hi, I am about to install a Vent Axia extractor fan model VA100XT in the toilette, however the instructions state: “It is recommended that the connection to the fan connector terminals is made with flexible cable” I am aware that flexible 3core and earth is manufactured, but as I only...

Thanks freddymercurystwin, Looks promising, things have certainly changed since I worked summer vacs. on the building sites in the late fifties! Cheers Barry

On removing the plaster on one of the internal walls (standard cavity) in a small toilet, brickwork in a bad (loose) condition was exposed. The area in question was the top (1m) part of a non load bearing wall which is 1m wide. I would like to take out these bricks and relay them but I am not...

Hi compendiumhead, Thanks for the note of caution, however thanks to the efforts of peaps I managed to obtain some lime which was not too expensive. The job was not too difficult and I was quite pleased with the outcome, but I would certainly hire a skilled person for jobs which were any...

Thanks peaps, Contacted Travis Perkins but as they are only interested in the trade they redirected me to their subsidiary sites (Tool Station Wickes stc) which I know do not sell lime. I would never have thought that in this day and age trying to obtain a shovel of lime could be so...

High, In a previous post I was advised to use rendering to repair a patch (internal cavity wall) which is approx four square feet and has a maximum depth 1 ¼ inches. The trouble is try as I might (B&Q, Wickes, etc etc) I cannot find a supplier of small quantities of lime. Would hydrated lime...

Thanks peaps, Good logic. Render it is! Barry.

Hi DIYnewbee99 Thanks for your email (food for thought) I can plan the next moves with a little more confidence. Barry