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    Not Sure How to Fix Concealed Pipework Tap (with pictures)

    Heya Folks, I have to fix a type of tap I'm not familiar with. I have included pictures of it below. The right hand tap does not work, no water comes out at all. Is it a case of replacing the section I'm holding in my hand in picture 2 or does the whole lot need to come out ? If it is a...
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    Advice Request - Qualifications required for home electrics

    Hello Folks, I was wondering if anyone could help me out if I'm taking the correct route for what I want to achieve. Me and partner are looking at moving in the couple of years and as I have done a lot of building and conversion work in our current home (though not electrical) I wanted to...
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    Filling gap between tiled wall and shower enclosure upright?

    Hello, My floor and wall are not true so the shower tray and my wall do not form a 90 degree angle. When I dry fit the elclosure side panel and upright there is a 2cm gap at the bottom of the metal upright that I have to screw to the wall. I plan to screw the upright into place using a...
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    How to drain down system (and refill) if no outlet ?

    Hello, Bathroom proceeds okay (albeit a bit slowly) mainly thanks to questions being answered on these forums. I have another question I need help with. I want to remove the existing old fashioned radiator for a few weeks so I can do the wall behind then replace it with a new shiny...
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    How long to wait before grouting with tiles on BAL WP1

    Hello, I've put my tiles up with Wickes waterproof tile adhesive ontop of plasterboard covered with BAL WP1 tanking kit (& primer). I was wondering can I grout after 24 hours or do I have to wait the 72 for 'Impervious' backgrounds ? The room is cold/medium temperature, it doesn't...
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    BAL WP1 Tanking - Is the primer and tape required ?

    Hello, I'm doing my shower enclosure walls, they're standard plasterboard which I'm tanking with BAL WP1 Tanking system before putting the tiles up with waterproof adhesive. I have joined the panels and corners with tape and jointing plaster. So the qeustion is... Do I need BAL primer...
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    Dot & Dab - What do I do around the windows ?

    Hello, I'm quite new to the forums but am in need of help. I have decided to go with dot & dabbing (d&d) my bathroom this weekend and have read many useful, articles here on d&d. However I am not sure what to do about the window ? What do I use to join the exposed brickwork of the...
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    Fixing Aquapanel - Dot & Dab & Through Fixings...

    Hello, I'm new to these forums (as a poster at least) so please be gentle with me. I've taken the plaster off my bathroom walls and plan on dot & dabbing (d&d) plasterboard for the most part and Aquapanel around the shower. Now I know this will cause uproar with some as officially you...
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