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    15mm copper to 16mm PEX compression fittngs

    Does a 15mm to half inch compression fitting do the same job? Thanks
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    How to create overhang over garage doors when running posi joists across walls?

    I'm planning on using 6m long posi joists across the walls to create roof structure on a double garage... It's to have a flat roof, with slope created from tapered pir. Any ideas as to how to form an overhang over door? Other than literally hanging a bit of frame work off the deck? I can't...
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    Setting shower drain before laying floor

    How is it best to set a shower drain before pouring a screed? I thought I'd perhaps build a wooden support for the tray at correct level and location, then set drain pipe with some muck.... But, is there a better way?
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    Shower tray with proper raised sides

    Any reccomendations for a shower tray that ISN'T low profile? I want one with proper raised sides!
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    Underfloor heating pipe... Which one?

    Crikey, there's alot of underfloor heating pipe on the market.... How to choose? It's a small boot room /utility and small bathroom. We're knocking out old concrete floor and will be building up with glass foam and a limecrete screed..... I'm thinking 12mm pipe will be sufficient, any...
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    Which one flow?

    Hi all, here's, a photo of my old Y plan pipe work after I've removed the cylinder.... Do I have the flow and return marked correctly? As in, is the pipe underneath the pump the flow? Thanks!
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    Orange water after changing to unvented cylinder

    Just changed over from old gravity fed system to unvented tank... Hot water running fairly orange...theres only about 10 metres of old 15mm copper left between tank and tap, rtge rest is either new copper or plastic.... Could the increased preassure in that short run be blasting residue off pipe?
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    Canary palm, how to save?

    Planted last May, then ignored over the winter... Multiple frosts and it does not look happy! But, green at base.... Is there hope?? Should I cut back all dead leaves? Any advice gratefully received!
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    20mm PEX to 22mm compression

    Hi all, I want to change stop cock from old gate valve to a lever valve... Any advise as to how to make connection? Thanks
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    Glass shelves to front edge of unit, or set back?

    I've made some shelving units to house, apparently, "the ornaments".... Nope not a clue either.... But, just about to order the glass... Would you set the glass shelf to the front edge of unit, or set it back 10mm or so? Thanks for any input!
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    Junction box

    Can anyone reccomend a surface mounted junction box to replace this? Thanks
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    Rodetal boss thingy

    Anyone know where to buy a Rodetal boss, I only need one and postage is as much as the item! Thanks
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    Expansion vessel bladder replacement

    I've an Aquasystem ARB24 expansion vessel that appears to have a split bladder.... I see you can get new bladders for these... Has anyone replaced an expansion vessel bladder? Easy enough?
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    Draining expansion tank?

    If I want to drain the water out of an expansion tank do I hold down the valve on top to let air in? I've got a preassure guage so can recharge the tank I guess? Thanks!
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    Ewi Silicone Paint Premium Bio (EWI-006)

    Has anyone got any experience of this paint on lime render? Thanks!
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    Morphy Richards kettle leaking.....

    Bit of a strange one in that it doesn't leak all the time, and won't leak when you try and make it leak! Got hold if some little triangular bits to take the bottom off, but I'm none the wiser... Filled up and left sitting - no leak visible... Anyone come across this one before? Thanks!
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    Do I need a larger mains feed?

    We're changing from a vented cylinder and ch to mains preassure. Currently the mains feed into house is 20mm, albiet at very high preassure. The mains feed will go through a prv before going into cylinder. However, the services out of cylinder will be 22mm, with potentially secondary return...
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    Shifting a pallet of tiles from A to B...

    I went and bought a pallet of tiles on ebay before figuring out how I was going to collect them.... I thought it would be simple to arrange a collection and delivery.... But... It seems the pallet delivery companies expect you to have your own lifting gear at both ends..... Anyone got any...
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    No water in boiler loop - how to fill?

    Hi all. I've got an old vented system. The tank is heated by an oil boiler - or was at least! It started cutting out shortly after firing, then stopped all together. I could hear alot of noise in the pipes so suspected air in the boiler to cylinder loop. Cracked top but to cylinder and...
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    What size cable from solar panels / battery to immersion?

    I'm pulling cable for a future solar installation... I'm imagining we will connect up the immersion on hot water tank somehow..... What size cable would be needed? Thanks!
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