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    installing a mixer bar shower

    I'm using a pair of these which is identical to yours but push fit: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=53954&id=17692
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    installing a mixer bar shower

    Ive tried PTFE tape, put loads on, but it still leaked. Ive looked at it today and don't see where I could put an O ring where it would any effect the water seal....
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    installing a mixer bar shower

    I'm installing a ixer bar shower. I've installed push fit wall plate elbows onto the wall, and the shower was supplied with a pair of offset connectors. I understand that the connectors are offset (Z) so that once the wall plate elbows are attached to the wall, you can adjust the height of...
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    cold water feed only?

    Ive just bought a new washing machine from Argos. Its just been deliverd and i see that iots a cold water feed only. Is this a good or a bad thing!! The energy consumption is very good (0.95kw) and the rating is 'A' 'A' 'B'. However I wasnt aware it was a cold feed machine
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    bolier commissioning..what is a reasonable price?

    With the help of an experienced friend I have just installed 3 radiators in my flat, and now need to arrange for a Corgi plumber to install and commission the boilder (its a worcester 24i). I've drilled the hole in the wall for the flu (what a job!!), so all that is required is the boilder...
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    Installing a mixer bar

    Thanks a lot Chris. I'll make some investigations
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    Installing a mixer bar

    Hi guys, I'm about to embark on installing a bar mixer shower. (pipework in the wall). I've heard that you have to be careful with the installation of a mixer bar mixer as if someone pulls on the bar, they may rip it out of the wall. I've seen on the screwfix direct site a product which...
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    close coupled toilet ...no overflow?

    thanks, I thought that would be the case Ill have a closer read.. the instructions aren't brilliant, but theres definitely no overflow hole..
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    close coupled toilet ...no overflow?

    Ive just bought a new bathroom suite from wicks. After reading the instructions, I may be wrong but it appears that there is no overflow for the toilet... would this be correct or am I just not reading the instructions closely enough..?
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    Chasing copper pipe into the wall

    Thanks for your reply brumylad. My walls are modern cavity contruction. You suggest insulating the pipework feeding my shower. What should I use as insulation? I'll be using a mixer shower so will have hot and cold feeds
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    Chasing copper pipe into the wall

    I'll shortly be fittling a new bathroom and intend to tile from floor to ceiling. I would like to chase all of the piping into the wall and tile over the top. Can anyone think of any potential pit falls?
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    Removing cat urine from floorboards

    Apologies for the rather graphic title!!. Ive just pruchased a new property and the previous owners owned 4 cats. Ive removed all the carpets, and have discovered that some of the flooboards absolutely stink of cat urine. Is there any way I can get rid of this, short of fitting new...
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