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Hi all I’m an industrial spark by trade but just got purchased a cheap KT64DL. 4 year apprenticeship ONC HNC HND Degree I’ve always used flukes/meggers in heavy industry so this is new to me. I did do my 16th Ed when I started in 1991 but since then I’ve dealt with industry stuff. PLCs...

Hi all My trusty Ferroli 701CH is switching on /off. I checked the LED status and done a few basic with my multimeter checks and it’s tripping on the CH limit stat/over temp on heat exchanger. Would the CH flow temp cause this as it’s not adjusting/modulating the gas valve? I have tested...

Hi all Picked up 4 of these today ti fit to new rads. It’s all mainly JG 10mm with JG super seal (with rubbers) inserts in all connections. On looking at these it seems it is VERY tight to get a superseal insert on as it seems so tight as the insert it very slightly wider/pokes out more...

Hi all I had a leak from a bath waste last year and it was found to be a coupler between new 40mm PVC to a grey PVC pipe. The white/new side from bath waste was fine but it was if the other side to the existing grey waste pipe had silicon on it and not solvent glue? Also there was ‘pressure’...

Hi all Been helping my Aunty who has jus minded into a property and it needs a lot of work. All rads were isolated except fir living room. I opened the rest and tapped the TRV to get them to open. I’m stuck on one lock shield, when I try to open it the whole valve comes out and it’s still...

Hi all Can anyone recommend an external 110mm air admittance valve. One that can be easily maintained. Push fit preferably as it can just be removed/replaced if any problems. Plus needs to be white. Cheers

Hi all. I have read a few threads on here and still slightly confused on what route to take tbh. I have a SGS compressor with 1/4”BSP and Euro plug in ends. I also had the the tools all short Euro style. Plus the cheapy plastic siding hose also has a female Euro end for tools I already...

Hi all. I have a downstairs shower on back room ( main bathroom is upstairs) and it’s leaking from the vertical joints. This happened after I removed a disability seat/handrail. I did silicone over them and force it into the slight gaps but it has returned. I only require 4 panels each...

Hi all After recommendations on here I ditched the Flomasta overflow and went with a decent McAlpine one. Wow! The difference in quality is unreal!! I have a quick question though regarding on how to tight the screw needs to be holding the waste together. It comes with a plastic tool is...

Hi all In process of digging out before a lay an Indian stone stone patio. How much compacted Type1 1 do I require is there a calf for when it whacked ? I’m looking to lay membrane first. The. Type 1 whacked. Then sandstone on 50mm/2” full bed. So I need a slurry or SBR to the backs of...

Hi all Not purchased a 9” disc for years and I used to use Marcrist (or similar) back then. What is a decent diamond disc I can purchase now online/or Builders supplies. Cheers.

Hi All I’m looking to renew a plastic/fibreglass standard bath 1700x700. I’m noticing a LOT of new ones are of poor quality, some you can even see through them!! I’ve seen a good reviews of the Selco Norton bath at 5mm thick. They sell a complete suite with it and it’s good reviews...

Hi all Replacing some tiles after a basic like for like refit. Basin/toilet and soon to be bath. I have 600 x 300mm tiles and need to cut several 50mm lengths due to bath being under window. It currently has a pice of plastic makeup roughly siliconed in the gap. Is it possible to cut...

Hi All I’m looking to replace all this worn/leaking 32mm waste to Solvent Weld including the part going through the wall cavity as it it SW inside going to a basin waste. I’m thinking the strap boss rubber has also perished but the wrap and this type of boss insert with small rubber seal will...

Hi All Just came home and noticed had no HW or CH on my Ferroli 701. Gas pilot is lit Pressure is ok. PRV is not passing. EV has 1.2 Bar and is not releasing water from the shrader valve (so balloon ok) Fan is spinning at low speed (90v) and speeds up to full speed (230v) when called via HW...

Hi all Began fitting one of these today and noticed there is a slide position going from 1-5? I presume this is for the amount of water is flushed? How is this controlled? So your slide the position UP for increased flush or DOWN? There are no instructions and I can not find details? Thanks

Hi all Looking to replace my old toilet with a toilet/basin combo. I’ve fitted a few toilets and basins separately but never a combo? I’m looking at this combo pack as it comes with a monobloc tap but I’m baffled as to how the tap gets its feed as the tail/s must go into the cistern...

Hi All Got a 32mm waste from a basin that is leaking from only the centre part where it bends/dips. It leaves the wall in pushfit and down to a strap. I want to replace it with solvent weld if possible but I’m not sure what will fit from the bend outlet to the boss/strap. Can I pull the...

Hi all Just had a monobloc tap delivered and all others I have fitted in the past have had the part where the tails join it exposed. One this tap they are recessed 2” into the tap! How am I supposed to tighten them adequately? I have no tool that fits in there to get to the nuts with one...

Hi all I’m looking on Lamplec website and they do not sell the full size/large RCBOs unless you purchase a populated board ? Are they phasing them out for the mini/standard size ones? Unsure on whether to purchase a populated board with the large type as if I need to add more circuits I would...