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Hi, Rather than terminate hot and cold water feeds in plastic pipe with a service valve in bathroom and sinks, can anyone recommend a good-looking angled isolation valve you can just connect your tap flexible hoses to? The ones you'd see in bathrooms all over Europe? Thanks! Henrik

Hi Your story sounds very familiar. Over a year ago we had a very similar problem which went on for 5 months before we finally solved it. We had a new extension built 4 years ago at the back of the house (7m x 5m – big enough) which involved new sewer pipe connections, build of a new sewer...

Thanks 1983, The confusing part is it works on timer, but not on 'boost'. I would have thought it's the same cable carrying the 'on' signal to the boiler from the programmer - open to correction though? Is it a possibility the error's within the programmer, and if so how best to test...

Hi, all help and input appreciated! We've had a new extension built recently, and while the boiler didn't need re-locating we've had some issues since - could be coincidence, could be something else? Suffice to say I wasn't happy with either the plumber (couple of new rads) or the electrician...

Thanks Blagard, No TRVs are fitted on the new rads, but as stated in the post the plumber has fitted some rads with the lockshield on the flow. So, to balance these rads, how do I go about it? Do I leave the lockshield (now fitted to the flow) fully open, and adjust the flow through the rad...

Hi, System was initially installed with all rad valves on the flow pipe, air vent valve at the return side. This was logical to me and allowed balancing of the system. We've just completed an extension, with additional radiators, and I notice the plumber has fitted some of the new valves...

Hi, may have to move radiator to a new location where there are 2 x twin sockets. Radiator would more than likely sit above them - is there any issue with this? Thanks Henrik

Have used RAL 7001 on my own windows, and it looks great. Would recommend it. Henrik

Hi, we're planning a new kitchen, and my wife has spotted this on offer (and wants it bought now now now!). Can't seem to find any reviews online - has anybody any experience of them? Worth the money? All comments appreciated! Henrik

Hi, Getting quotes from various builders for a new flat roof extension of 40 m2. One of the builders proposes a crystic flat roof covering, which I haven't heard of before. Can anyone advise if this is the way to go - is it better than torch-on or other systems? Anything to be aware of in...

Hi, Previous owners when they painted the sills etc. did a pretty poor job - lots of old white paint splashed/brushed on to red brick exterior. What's the best way of removing this, without damage to the bricks - have tried brick/patio cleaner to no avail. Would anyone recommend nitromoors...

studips, many thanks! Henrik

Hi, I've used expanding foam in the past to fill gaps/holes etc., but have always wondered does it have any insulating properties? I've used Kingspan rigid insulation boards - is this made from the same material as expanding foam - in other words is the 'set' expanding foam providing thermal...

Jason, thanks for that - good to know I'm on the right track. Thanks also for the tip about lightweight mdf. Do you have any more photos of your work I could look at? Regards Henrik

Hi, need to replace some internal doors which have become badly warped. Received some off the wall quotes from local joineries to make (old style door not in use any more, with mouldings), so am toying with making my own. Don't have enough equipment to make my own from timber, but has anyone...

Thanks guys for your views.... Looks like Horstmann so!! Henrik

Hi, Want to have 3 zones in my CH system - 1 for water, 1 for upstairs heat and 1 for downstairs heat. Anyone care to recommend a suitable programmer? I've used a Drayton Tempus 7 (2 zone) in my old house, and found it simple, reliable and good value. Thanks Henrik

Best invention ever for plasterboard walls - Rayfix - http://www.phoenixdistribution.ie/hammer_in.html You'd be amazed at what they'll carry - fitted kitchen wall units which are now full of cups, plates etc - no problem. What's great about them as well is that you can simply pull them out...

Hi, Any ideas on how to trace a possible leak in the central heating system? System keeps losing pressure, and after a recent 3 day stay away from home (system not running) pressure was was down to zero and boiler wouldn't fire without topping up? It's not an expansion vessel problem, and...

JohnD, so in a way, is it a testament to the thermal effectiveness of my new windows??? Henrik