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Hi guys I've had this once before, when I drained my system, once the system was filled and air from the rads removed, and the boiler turned on, it would make banging noises for about 30min-1hr. It also leaked small amounts for about a day. Now, I'm not GAS registered so I can't open it up...

Hi guys I have a BSP type fitting that connects the rad to the valve. This joint is a leaky bugger, and PTFE tape won't cut it. I am going to use some jointing compound with the PTFE tape and have some questions: 1. do I apply the compound first, and then wrap the PTFE tape over it, or is it...

Hi guys I have drained down my system, done some pipework, and installed a new radiator. When filling and flushing the system for a 2nd time, I noticed sludge in the new radiator. I am thinking of adding sentinel x400, fill up and leave it for a few weeks and then flush it. My question is does...

Hi Guys Anyone have any recommendations on a good garage door? I am currently inclined towards the Hormann sectional garage door, but I don't really have much experience in this field, so could use some advice. My primary requirement is that it must be well insulated and has good acoustic...

Hi Guys, I have noticed that some builds use masonry bricks for the first two or three layers, and then use concrete blocks for the rest of the wall, whereas other builds use concrete blocks from bottom to top. What is the difference between the two techniques ? and when should one be used over...

Hi Guys I am planning on building a garage, and would like to know what kind of foundation I will need. I am aware that usually one builds trenches for a normal extension or build, but since this is a garage, I suspect I may have to lay down a complete foundation.

Hi, I want to wire up a drimaster HEAT with the ability to isolate either the fan and heater or just the heater. I am thinking of adding 2 x 3-pole isolaters; one between the supply and the fuse box, and another between the fuse box and the heater. Is this the proper way to do it ? My only...

I have drilled a 100mm hole through the side of my flat roof for some venting. The hole has breached the felting. What can I use to create a water tight seal between the plastic vent and felt ? I was going to using general purpose silicone but someone mentioned they used it and the bitumen...

Hi guys, At the moment I have FAN1 setup with a 4 minute timer. I wanted to increase Pa (air pressure) so have decided to throw in a FAN2 with no timer that will run in a serial configuration with FAN1. I would only like FAN2 to run when the light is on. I would imagine putting L -> L and N...

Hi Everyone, Both me and my neighbour have extensions; they are very close together (maybe a few millimetres apart). My extension is taller than his. Yesterday, I decided to drill 100mm hole straight through my wall; it will be used for ducting. The hole is facing his side but is above his...

So I was going to drill a 100mm hole above the kitchen hob hood for venting. Did an analysis and figured there would be no wiring running down from the ceiling in that particular region (due to a new fit and my mum insisting the fitters had re-routed the cabling behind the bottom cabinets)...

I would like to purchase a new patio door; I measured the length and width of the door from the inside and it reads 2100mm (L) X 810mm (W). Now when I look at doors at wickes/b&q they tend to read higher than the measurements for my door e.g. The width of the doors is 840mm, that is 30mm...

Is there any point for impact driver with several speed settings ? I can understand in a combi drill but impacts are used for screwing so surely you'd want to do it as quickly as possible ?

Hi Guys, Is there any point in using impact bits on a combi drill ? I have a BHP459RFW with hammer, drill and screw. Also, any tips on controlling the drill when using larger bits ? I have found that the drill will literally twist which in turn gives me an aching wrist.

I am planning on building some drawers, something like this: http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/attachments/f9/5629-platform-bed-drawers-full-bed.jpg What type of wood would be best suited for the job and at what thickness ?

Hi Guys So I am working on renovating my stair case. I am quite a competent diyer and have fitted bathrooms, plastered, done plumbing etc. However, I have never dealt with a staircase before so I would appreciate some guidance. Right, so the objective of this project is to replace the...

Yesterday I drained down the my CH, soldered on some new joints and fitted in a new rad. All went swimmingly. When I filled the system, put in inhibitor, cleared the rads of air and started the boiler, it made some banging noises for about a minute or two whenever the flame light would turn on...

Hi Guys I am going to fit a radiator on tomorrow and will need to do some soldering. I will be doing two elbows and two straight couples. Should I flush with fernox f3 afterwards ? Or can I get away with it if I dont use too much flux ?

Hi guys, I drained down my central heating system to install a new radiator. Once done, I put the pressure to 1 bar, turned on the boiler, started the central heating and started to bleed the rads of any air. After a few minutes I noticed that the bottom of the boiler started to leak in two...

Hi Guys I have removed a radiator and had it out for a few months. I have an isolation value so that pariticular part of the system is off. I will be installing a new towel rad and want to know whether I will need to drain the system ? And will I need to power flush it too ? I had a brand...