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Can anyone kindly tell me what the difference between these two connector below are? are the not the same sort of connector with a 1/2" male thread and the other end is solderable to a 15mm copper pipe? https://www.bes.co.uk/end-feed-male-adaptor-15mm-f-x-1-2-m-6775/...

Anyone know if the HMGL Brand TMV sold by BES is any good? I am trying to decide between either one of the following: HMGL 4 in 1 Thermostatic Mixing Valve TMV 2/3 - 15mm https://www.bes.co.uk/hmgl-4-in-1-thermostatic-mixing-valve-tmv-2-3-15mm-27599/ Inta Intamix Thermostatic Mixing Valve -...

To mount my wall outlet I i need to use the 1/2" ear elbow which from what I can see is what most of the 1/2" fixings seem to thread into. I've come across the following at ToolStation. Is this fitting a solder connection on the 15mm inlet...

I’m installing a wall-hung toilet frame and need to build a boxed-out stud wall for it. The toilet will sit under a bathroom window, so the new stud wall will only be about 125 cm high and will stick out from the existing wall around 20–25 cm. Because of the window, the studs can’t run all the...

Might sound like a silly question, but does anyone know of a tool that can potentially send some sort of wave and measure that on the other side to accurately determine where a drilled hole will come out of? I know measuring works but in some cases measuring is very awkward so a tool that does...

I need to connect a 2.5mm2 cable to a new MK mcb on my consumer unit. I’ve attached a picture. From what I can see, the mcb type looks like the following type: https://www.screwfix.com/p/mk-sentry-20a-sp-type-b-mcb/358kp Can anyone confirm? Also, there is a RCD that seems to do the rcd job...

I have the following pictured external rotary isolator that I need to wire to be able to cut the power to outside aircon unit. I have a 2.5mm2 twin and earth supply cable. Can anyone tell me where I connect the mains supply wires and where I connect the wires going to the aircon unit? Thanks

Not sure if I am on the correct thread as I couldn't find anything specific to A/C systems. I have a Blaupunkt Split DC Inverter Type Air Conditioner. It has the outdoor unit and indoor unit. It was installed about 8 years ago and has been running good since. Recently, i keep getting error E1...

I have a small section at the end of a wall where a coping stone is not being held by the cement underneath. But the weight of the stone keeps it in place and it’s actually very difficult to move and is quite stable. However, wondering is there any sort of adhesive that I can apply under to bond...

I need to replace a radiator as it has a damage on it. Is it ok to re-use the existing tails from the radiator and transfer it to new radiator? How much do you tighten the tail after applying the ptfe tape?

I have an ideal logic heat 18 boiler but on the boiler there is only one temperature dial. I have a tank for the hot water which I believe the same boiler deals with. The same boiler also heats the central heating system. But from what I can understand this isn’t a combi boiler. Just wanted to...

I currently am planning a bathroom renovation. Currently I have a bath tub that has drain that connects to a soil pipe that runs straight down from upstairs to downstairs via a drywall cavity which has a access panel which gives access to a inspection cap on the soil pipe itself. I am planning...

I’m wanting to lay 1200x1200 porcelain tiles on a floor where only 4 tiles will be enough. I’m wondering if I was to lay it with the tiles touching each other without a gap, does this work or are there downsides to this? Essentially trying to reduce the visibility of the joint and grout lines really

I have a concealed thermostatic shower valve that has two outlets. One for the ceiling mount arm. I'm looking to buy a fixed hand sprayer. The question I have is, i need to find the holder for the sprayer that also has the water connection. Does anyone know what this particular fixture is called?

Just purchased my first halfords 3 tonne trolley jack. It came in the box with the valve open. So for me to lift it I had to turn the valve clockwise with the handle. My question is, seeing as it came with the valve open, is this the preferred storage method? after lifting a car then lowering it...

My new build property has extractor fan wall plate on the outside wall that looks like the following plate When the extractor is on the flaps open from the air created. However, that part of my wall on windy days gets badly hit by the wind and I find these flaps constantly breaking. I’ve...

I have a large wall mount cabinet that is a floating cabinet that needs to be wall mounted to a wall. The wall has a dot and dab plasterboard and behind this plasterboard is 4" breeze block. Can I use coach bolts with wallplugs to mount this or is there better fixings?

Currently I have a bathtub that was installed by developers when house was a new-build about 14 years ago. I’m planning to remove the tub. The entire bathroom floor is currently what looks like tongue and groove chipboard and the floor is tiled upto the bathtub. I’ve purchased a 1700x800x25mm...

This may be a odd question. But I have a 1700 shower tray made in stone cast resin with an anti slip coating. I got it early because I managed to get a good deal but it’s not going to be installed until July/August. And being so big it’s taking up a lot of space. Was considering wrapping it in...

At my work place we have a big canopy that's held up by 100x100mm metal posts. I need to attached a conduit ducting to run wire down along the side of it. One option I think is to glue down a flat trunking. Other option is to attach conduit with a few screws. Just wondering is it safe to drill...