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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, 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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Hi, Cold and damp overnight these last few days, and all windows have had condensation on the outside each morning. Any ideas why? Thanks Henrik [/img]

Hi, For 2 bathrooms and the kitchen want to install downlighters, but want to use low energy bulbs instead of the normal halogen. Is this possible, and any tips about where to find them on the web? Thanks Henrik

Hi, We're hoping to put in 2 wall hung WCs in our renovation, but need some help/advice? Can they be hung, via some sort of bracket, on a strong, custom built stud wall? The reason for this is the concealed cistern - the set up of the bathroom I had in mind would be: 1. external wall 2...

Hi, How's the best way for a DIy'er to test if a copper solder joint is air tight? Plumber was in supplying gas pipe upstairs to new boiler and I didn't see him do any sort of check....I realise he's experienced and registered etc. but for my own peace of mind (and curiosity) how can I check...

Appreciate all input... I ordered a Baxi Megalfo System Condensing Boiler (24HE..24kW~80,000 BTUs) over 2 weeks ago. It was delivered yesterday, and the invoice clearly states 24HE but the delivered boiler is a 28HE. Apart from the moral issue, should I keep it? Will it be more expensive...

Hi, We're renovating our house, and the wife wants to have a number of standing floor lamps in the living room controlled by a light switch i.e. ceiling lights and separate lamps controlled by a 2 gang switch. Before I ask the sparks (oh this'll cost you boss....) what do I need to know? I've...

Hi, Heating company now talking about fitting an automatic bypass valve to the new system - what's that, and do I need one? We're planning a new heating installation in an old house (there was none), comprising a gas fired condensing system boiler, either Ideal Icos System 24HE or Baxi...

Hi all, Latest gas quoter recommending the above - I'm looking for a condensing system boiler for a new heating tion with indirect hot water store. Anyone any experience of this boiler - it's new(ish) to the market so would appreciate your views - good, bad or indifferent. If by chance...

Hi, getting quotes from various installers for new gas fired CH system. There'll be a total of 17 rads - 52,000 BTUs, plus hot water cylinder. Some installers are saying pipe it in 1/2", others saying due to size of system pipe it in 3/4". Any suggestions as to which is correct? Thanks...