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Does an outside tap still need lagging if the lever valve indoors supplying the outside tap is turned off and the outside tap drained? :?

Thanks for all your tips. The rising main is quite dry now. :)

Do rising mains usually get wet with condensation?

The rising main in my kitchen is wet. Is this condensation or does it mean I have a leak? Regards

I don't have the expertise to do this myself. If I call a plumber out, we all know what they charge and they always make a mountain out of a molehill - Oooh! (sharp intake of breath) that needs replacing this needs replacing, the pan has got to come out, the floor's got to come up, the tiles...

When? When you are not a plumber and you want to do things the easiest way without possible complications. That's when :)

I've got a leak from where the toilet pan goes into the waste pipe. What is the best sealant to seal this in situ? Would silicone sealant be best?

Ah,well, more paint to buy. It was worth a try! Thanks for your replies

Is it OK to use emulsion paint on woodwork and doors? I'm thinking of painting walls and doors the same colour and it would be easier than buying separate paint. Are there any disadvantages? Will it peel or crack? Will there be a problem using oil paint over the woodwork again in the future?

Thanks. I feel more confident now. Regards.

I want to change my cloakroom pull switch to wall switch. I note earlier post says this ok but I queried it with electrician in B&Q and he said IEE regs forbid switch within reach of sink. Does anyone have definitive IEE answer to this? Regards