Search results

Is a compression coupler a suitable option too? I feel like the hep20 fitting is way too bulky.

How do you hold in place when the pipe is vertical?

I have a 22mm mains water pipe with a small pin hole. I cut it on the pin hole and tried using a 22mm hep 2O coupler but there’s hardly any play in the pipe. Of course, I didn’t know that until I had cut the pipe… How do you guys approach this?

I've not tried on hardwood but it sinks it nicely into skirting in architrave. The setting allows you to vary the depth. I've had it set to just below the surface and its worked every time. Requires a tiny but of filler afterwards.

I used it extensively for skirting and architrave. It was magical. Made the job so much easier and the pins always went in to a perfect depth. Bit of filler and the jobs a goodun. I was using the makita adapter and battery and it lasted a very very long time with a 5amp battery. Very happy with...

Is the nut on the rad one of those that has a rubber seal or something and doesn’t need to be too tight? With the other one that is using the plastic pipe, is it the insert you are referring to?

One of these joints is leaking. Not quite figured out which one. It caused the combo boiler pressure to drop. Do they need undoing and then tightening up or is it safe to tighten them up whilst we are at full pressure? Feels a bit odd writing that but please excuse my ignorance.

I want to do a good deed but don’t want it to go horribly wrong. I was hoping to get some advice from you guys please. Background - I’ve installed a Texecom Premier Elite system in my house. This has the following: PIR sensors, 2 keypads, internal sounders, external strobe, magnetic door...

I have an impact driver and will use that. Thanks

I have one of these and wanted to check if I can use it for an upcoming shed build and specifically, timber walls and joists etc. I was plannng to use 4x2 timbers. Thanks in advance.

When fitting isolation valves under a sink or cistern, do I have to use those screw operated valves or can I use machine valves with the plastic levers? Thought they would be easier to use.

I did a DIY garage conversion around 10 years ago and I took this approach: Battened the wall with 38x63 timbers, filled the bits in between the timbers with loft insulation and then plasterboarded over the top. The walls are single leaf of brick. We use an electric heater in here and it's been...

I don't follow. to make space for a post on the lock side, do I not need to shorten the gate by the same amount? That means the whole gate and braces need to be pulled apart. A lot of work I feel.

There's no role for the keep in my set-up? I would drill a hole in the wooden batten for the lock to slot into?

Sorry but can you elaborate please. I've not come across that. When I put it in google, I get various hits coming back for this.

I am racking my brains on this one and hoping you can help me out with a simple solution please. I have this gate at the back of my house that I built a few years ago and it's a pain to lock and unlock. Will explain.... viewed from inside the garden gate closes against this featheredged and...

And how do I determine which is N and L? Thanks again

Yes we have a modern RCD consumer unit and have had this fan for several years. It’s a pain to swap the adapter between my toothbrush charger and the fan.

I’m attempting this and come across an unusual configuration. Here is the tap When I remove the lever, I have this The body of the cylinder is set inside the body of the tap. With previous taps, the body of the cylinder has been accessible at this point. I put my grips on it and away we...

Gifted to us. From India.