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I have a microbore system which uses a 2 pipe system with the mistral valves, so just one entry point to radiator. I would like to fit a towel warmer in the bathroom but as all that I can find have the pipe entries at the bottom, I need an elbow to connect to my mistral valve. All radiator tail...

Hello All, I would like to know if it is possible to get a suitable dimmer switch or wiring set-up that will allow for the following. With both the lights and the extractor controlled with one switch. Lights in bathroom on a dimmer switch and the extractor coming on when the lights are...

Hello, I am looking for some advice regarding where to finish wall tiles, the ceiling is 2.7m high and the tiles are 50cm high. I plan to tile one and a bit walls for the shower over the bath and the other walls to about 1.3m as this then leaves about 15cm above the window sill which looks...

I would like to add a radiator to our lounge but because of the concrete floor etc and long distance from microbore central heating I would like to consider an electric radiator as a cheaper option. Stay with me, the electrical question is coming, I would prefer a more normal looking radiator...

I would like to add a radiator to our lounge but because of the concrete floor etc and long distance from microbore central heating I would like to consider an electric radiator as a cheaper option. Stay with me, the plumbing question is coming, I would prefer a more normal looking radiator and...

Hello All, Could somebody please help me, I just want somebody to check that I am doing the right thing when plumbing in my bathroom. I am comfortable making joints cutting pipes etc, no leaks, just want to check I am doing it right, things in the right place. Please be gentle on me. I...

Hello All and a Happy New Year :D I am going to paper a ceiling with lining paper so that it can be painted. I want a nice flat finish but the ceiling is not as good as it might be but will be fine once I have prepared and papered it. I was wondering about using the Paste the Wall types...

Hello All, Does anybody have any experience with this programmable thermostat, in terms of ease of use, ease of install and quality? http://www.heatmisershop.co.uk/Heatmiser_PRT_HW-p-16138.html I like the idea of being able to have different temperature in the morning and at night and...

Hello, ChrisR, are you out there, could you take a look at the second diagram on this web page, about 3/4 of the way down http://www.deals4homes.co.uk/diyprojects/centralheating.htm This is how the pipes in my system are put together, is this how it should be for a fully pumped system...

The question is about the F & E tank for the central heating. It was filling up from below, mainly when the hot water was heating up. It was causing condensation in the tank which was then dripping out of the overflow. Changed the cylinder thermostat as on inspection it was not working...