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    worcester greenstar 27cdi - condensation trap filling & tripping boiler - help

    Hi guys - so the condensation trap keeps filling up on my boiler & causing it to error / shut off. I have removed the waste exit & seems no blockage there, blown back up & all fine (bubbles away) http://screencast.com/t/gw8aXt05f0k (photo) If i empty the trap from the clip on cover underneath...
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    fitting advice natural sisal flooring

    hi guys, i have a large natural sisal rug that i'm thinking of cutting up to carpet a room. few questions: - do i need to use an underlay (it's onto concrete floor) - when cutting will the edge fray? - do i need to us grippers? (any special type) - assume as natural best to let...
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    joining into gulley for rainwater

    hi guys, after some advice on how to connect into an existing gulley to allow for a new rainwater pipe. the gulley is old clay. do i simply use a grinder to cut into the top and drop a connection in? i've found a connector in the merchants that has a grid on the top and runs standard...
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    underfloor heating - are these kits any good?

    http://nextday.diy.com/app/jsp/product/productPage.jsp?productId=44156 Looking at putting underfloor heating in conservatory, laid underneath decking (raised just enough to run the piping) Has anyone got any thoughts on using a kit like that one above, bearing in mind this is a DIY...
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    cast iron fireplaces (prep & painting)

    I've got 4 reclaimed cast iron fireplaces to prep & fit to my house. (I think they will all be decorative not working fires) they are in varied conditions, some rusty, others more or less perfect. I was thinking i'd get a wire brush end for my power drill (and a hand held) & buff them all...
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    sub floor... T&G chip or ply?

    Hi guys, laying some thin slate flags in kitchen & bathroom (10-12mm) ripping up old ropey floorboards & looking to lay new subfloor... question is... tounge & groove P5 chipboard (water resistant ) i.e...
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    Slate floor - process & sub floor & shopping list...

    Hi guys, Looking at laying a slate floor in kitchen/breakfast room & 2 bathrooms. I've found these floor slates online: (anyone have any thougths?) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=300255688817 they look like the sort of thing i want...
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