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Hi there We are thinking about changing layout of ensuite but have a question about soil pipe, the current soil pipe is in a box section under joists and position we would like toilet is about 2m away but I need to take soil 90° and up in between joist, I was thinking about joining 2 90°...

I am re-modeling our en suite and need to remove the 20mm chipboard because it's not level and I need to add longer soil pipe, so if the final finish is going to be 10-13 mm slate tiles on top of 4mm underfloor heating mat, what thickness ply would you use? Many thanks Brett

Hi there we have developed an airlock in the hot water, about 3 months after i fitted a pump to boost the hot pressure. it started when my son was trying to adjust the temp on the shower/bath thermostatic taps and now if you open them up over half way the air lock starts to bang. all of the...

Hi There I am still trying to sort out this pump issue, I have a cold water tank in the attic which gives fantastic water pressure all around the house, and I have a hot water tank on the landing with bad pressure around the house. I have been told a single pump for the hot water will be ok...

The hot water in our house is terrible so have decided to get a pump for the hot water (stuart turner universal monsoon) the question I have is how long should such a pump take to install, the tank is heated by solar or gas, it also has an electric emersion heater but this has never been used...

I have a small rear lobby area about 1m x 2m, it's basically where we hang our coats and the dogs sleep at night, I have some spare amtico boards and wondered if i could stick them down with a 50mm wide tape? the only thing i thought might be a problem is would water get in the joints when i...

Afternoon all we have been planning to replace our patio and run a new strip of 600x600 along the fence to put flower pots on, not for a pathway. But when i replaced the fence I found an inspection cover buried about 150mm so my first problem is that its not the same level as the one in the...

I know this has been covered before, but I cant see anything about the same sort of system I have or an answer I have a coldwater tank in the loft a open vented hot water tank on the landing solar panels for the water worcester condensing boiler cold water flow is fantastic...

our mixer tap in the kitchen does this but i cant understand why, hopefully someone can explain we do washing up so have run hot water, then when i rinse with cold after about 20 seconds the water goes hot for about another 20 seconds and then back to cold this will do this even if i turn...

what size pipe should feed the hob? the old hob fitted has the microbore, quite flimsy/bendy pipe that comes out of the wall and then jubilee clipped to some orange pipe which fits to the regulator i have a new hob that will require a different route due to kitchen remodel and just wondered...

I have a 6kg tub of Amtico universal 2 part adhesive, but i only have a small bathroom so dont need to mix it all, my question is does the hardner only go off when mixed? and what sort of ratio should i mix the adhesive/hardner? Thanks Brett

Morning all can someone tell me if both panels on the folding doors have to be the same height? or could the lower one be smaller Thanks Brett

our staircase is a straight run heading towards the front door, the one side has a rail fixed to the wall ans the other has a newel top and bottom with handrail and filled in with hardboard. we want to open this up with spindles so am looking for a supplier, can anyone recommend a supplier...

I have just sealed my travertine tiles with fila fob as recommended by the supplier but can't find any information about how long I need to wait before grouting, does anyone have any advice Thanks brett

I am planning on tiling a plaster board wall that has been painted, and just wanted to know best way of preparing it, i was thinking about using a 40 grit paper to remove the paint and at the same time key the wall?? Brett

I hope this is the right thing I have a wooden framework sandwiching chipboard that runs along the attic, which as far as i can tell is called a knee wall my question is whats the best way to gain access to the other side? is this wall load bearing in any way? i was thinking of...

I know the maker of the downlight gives you recommended distances but if in reality this cant be done what would you say is the minimum distance for a downlight with 11w LED to be from a joist Thanks Brett

Hi there I would like to reposition a light fitting in the bathroom, the currant rose fitting has 4 cables to it which i assume would be power in switch power to shaving/mirror light power to next light fitting can i replace this rose with something like a choc box and then run a...

Hi there do 7W LED downlights get hot? will i need to cover them with a fire hood if they are to be covered in insulation whats a good fire hood Thanks Brett

Morning all I have a couple of questions about bathroom downlights what grade of cable should I use? will I need to clear a space in the attic insulation? these are mains lights with LEDs Thanks Brett