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Can i use a 45 degree bend in the middle of a soil pipe run. I have to install a new inspection chamber, cannot get it square on to the existing chamber due to falls etc so would need a 45 about 2 meters from each chamber. Is this acceptable to building regulations and is it sensible. I know...

I have to join two pieces of 63mm MDPE, the coupler came with plastic inserts. I always thought they were to help avoid crushing the pipe. The MDPE pipe is so thick i wouldnt think i could crush it if i tried, therefore why is it supplied? The pipe is having pumped grey water through it and i...

Can i put a step in a drain run? Down obviously not up, i would assume it needs to be rod-able from both directions but would it work? I have a reinforced ground beam to get over. The invert of the drain is the same height at the middle of the ground beam so i was proposing 110mm pipe over the...

Hi all, About to start some major renovations of the bathroom. This will require the removal of the boiler and likely not be a new one installed for about 6 months. (new extension) If i drain down the system and just leave all the rads empty will they it be ok when the new boiler goes on? I...

Hello, Is there a maximum depth below floor level a ground beam can be cast? The reason for asking is there need to be waste pipes which would pass right through the ground beam, obviously weakening the beam and probably causing the waste pipe problems in the future. If i install the beam...

Hi all, my first post. I am installing an undersink water heater in the garage loft. The instructions say the pressure release valve must be on the cold feed and the diagram show it right next the heater, my question is can i install it below the floor. i.e. in the garage below (as drawn) It...