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I need to have my kitchen stop tap repositioned on the outside of my kitchen wall.I have dug up the ground outside to locate the cold water feed and have discovered it is 22mm copper that serves 4 properties ,with each property taking water from this feed via a 15mm tee. 1.Is it normal for the...

I plan to install one of the sure stop water switches that will enable me to turn the water off without moving everything in the kitchen to get to my present stop cock.Can you tell me if there would be any problems with using one of these device.regards.

I have been advised today that plastic pipe used for c/heating runs does not need to be insulated as you would copper pipe,ie in runs thro loft areas.Woild this be correct.

What is the purpose of the halogen ring on my cooker,the other three normal type rings do the job and Icannot see the point of the halogen ring.

I have a worcester 28siII combi.This morning the pressure gauge went to zero and the system stopped working.I noticed a small leak from the inside of the boiler.This water was cold so I assume it is a leak on the Drawn hot water side of the boiler,as the heating worked this morning.The question...

I want to replace a rad in my front room,space is a bit tight and could anybody give me an idea of what size rad I would need to keep the room warm.The room dimentions are 14feetx11feetx9feet.The rad needs to be a max of 50centimeters high.

My combi,worcester28siII,is situated in my loft hence all pipework and rads are below it,a couple of questions here for my piece of mind. !. can I still run the c/h with one of my rads disconnected from the system. 2. If I drain the the system do I just bleed the pump and the rads when ready...

My upvc door jammed shut,I managed to get the door off but the lock is damaged .There are some markings on the lock (GT 335).I am having a problem locating a similar lock have also been told that this lock is a patio door lock?.Can I replace with another make of lock and would I have to replace...

do upvc doors come under the fensa conditions as regard being fitted ,as windows I believe now do. Also do guarantees require doors to be fitted by fensa approved fitters. regards

I know a lot of your lads dont like push on fittings but can you tell me if the inserts need to be used when using copper pipe and cupro fit or speedfit.

Hi,hope you dont think I'm a bit sad posting on a sat night but I'm laid up with up the dreaded grout in my big toe.Just a point of interest who is responsible for the water,gas,leccy services that come into my propertyfrom the footpath which is 4 metres away from my house walls.I live in south...

I have read on this forum the fors and against for plastic and push on fittings but I wonder is there going to be any problems when inhibitor and cleansers and power flushing are introduced to a system that is plastic or part plastic and copper.

My combi is a worcester 28i,all rads have trv's.On the casing of the trv there is a arrow pointing towards the rad and a arrow pointing in the opposite direction,ie towards the pipe that goes back to the boiler,.Does this mean that the trv's will work in both directions?.Also when the c/heating...

I have read on one of forum replies that a room stat should be fitted even when all the rads have got trv,s,does this make my system unsafe,I have a worcester 28i combi and trv,s on all rads bar the bathroom rad but do not have a room stat.My system was fitted 2years ago in a small bungalowand I...

I want to add a rad to my c/heating system which is a worcester 28i combi.Would it be okay to put isolating valves in the new pipe run to save me draining off ,because due to ongoing work i am having done the new rad will have to moved again shortly. regards

I hit a brick in the road the other night,dented the wheel rim but tyre looks ok,only fitted last week.Would a visible check inside and out of the tyre show up any defects .

I have searched and found various options regarding adding a rad to a combi system,some sound a bit daunting,bleeding systems,opening valves etc.My worcester 24i boiler is in my loft and all the rads are fed by downpiping,I want to add a rad and wonder if it is possible to prepare everything...

I,ve searched the forum for an answer but no success.I am going to plasterboard my ceiling and get it skimmed the question is do I use boards with a taper or boards that have a square edge?.Which is better for the plasterer when he skims it. regards

Hi, Can I put wall tiles straight onto thistle undercoat plaster in my kitchen,also do I need to coat the plaster with pva prior to wall tiling,I have seen other posts regarding pva and am now totally confused. regards

The wife wants a waste disposal unit in the new kitchen,are they worth the effort of fitting one and if so what size waste pipe do i use and does it empy into the the normal drain. regards