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I will soon be replacing some radiators and then plan to run a cleaner like X400 through the system I’ve just checked, and it looks like my Builder chose to use some plastic pipe for the long run to the radiators in our extension rather than copper (in the ceiling, not down to the actual...

Hi all, I'm looking to install some new radiators and i've been drawn to the traditional 3 column Milano Windsors being offered by Bestheating.com I'm particularly curious about their ability to offer a 20 year guarantee whereas it appears that the industry norm is typically 5 years but...

I’ve returned from holiday today and my central heating system (Worcester Greenstar 37cdi) has a leak on my Fernox TF1 joints I’ve got some rubber washers so will replace tomorrow But my question is, the pressure needle as shown on the attached photo was virtually nil BUT the central heating...

Hi all, I wonder if i could have some guidance on the following please I had the walls in one of our bedrooms skimmed back in August so obviously, its completely dry now and ready for painting Just running my hand over the walls, its 99% smooth to the touch but not what i would call...

Hi all, I am about to remove some downlights in my lounge ceiling Additionally, i'm about to have a gas fire removed which will leave a 150mm diameter hole in the wall where the flue exits My plan was to fill each with the correct depth plasterboard and then finish *somehow* Q - Is there a...

Morning all I’ve got a number of radiators that I’m about to change so planning to replace the TRVs also Does anyone have any recommendations for some good TRVs please ? Are the Drayton 4s still respected ? Second question….what’s the latest view on what to use on the threads that go into the...

With regard to 1 or 1.5mm wiring for upstairs lighting that is in the loft space, is it ok to span the ~600mm between joists (ie. the shortest route/least cable needed), or does it need to be clipped along the truss/timbers, up to the apex of the loft, along, and then down the closest truss ? I...

Hi all, I'm fitting a sink in the garage to bath the dog The sink is an old stainless steel commercial thing with holes drilled on the deck at 150mm centres I've scoured the usual sites (screwfix, TS etc) looking for a bath shower mixer tap, ideally with separate taps (rather than thermostat)...

Hi there, Can anyone confirm the exact air changes per hour required for a UK bathroom please as per building regs as i am looking to get one fitted ? Size of the bathroom is 2.1 x 2.7 x 2.3m = 13m3 I've read everything from 4 ACPH right up to 10 hence, i'm a little confused The bathroom has 3...

Not sure whether to post on the electrics forum of plumbing but plumped for electrics first I need to install an extractor fan in my bathroom and am consider the following : https://www.extractorfanworld.co.uk/turbo-tube-pro-100-4-inch-inline-fan-3780-p.asp...

Hi all Can anyone confirm if I can use this mdf primer on softwood please or do I need something else ? For context, I have made a wooden frame to house a sink in it to use in my garage and was hoping to it Is it suitable please ?

I’m looking to fit a Manrose mft100 in the loft for my bathroom To minimise bends in the exhaust as the outlet is on the roof, I was thinking could it be fitted vertically rather thank horizontally Does anyone know please as from what I can see, the downloadable installation instructions don’t...

Hi all can anyone confirm whether plastic sockets and back boxes are allowed to be used in a garage, or are only the metal (far more expensive) type allowed please for a 5 x double socket ring main ? The sockets will be for an under counter small freezer , a washing machine and a tumble dryer...

Hi there, I'm looking to copy some family videos onto DVD for safety and prosperity for my dad. I have an old Matsui VHS player and a Pioneer DVR-420H dvd recorder (it has an internal hard drive also), both in good working order Can anyone confirm how i hook them up please as the video...

Hi all...can anyone advise here please.... I need an outdoor electrical socket on the front of my house The easiest way way to achieve, is a new dedicated feed from the consumer unit to the socket, but this would mean from floor to ceiling (2.4m), the 2.5mm T&E cable and a telephone cable...

Happy new year all ! So my dad has just tried to turn the cold water off using the stop cock in his house to change a tap washer (no isolation valves) but evidently its not having the desired effect and the stop cock has now started to drip a little. I'm not surprised consider the stop cock is...

I've recently taken delivery of a new car which is a PHEV hybrid I've charged it a couple of times from empty from a 3 pin plug and it has taken 5 hours which is an acceptable time for us, albeit having to use an extension lead dangled through the letter box which is a pain :) I don't want the...

Can anyone confirm what IP rating i should be looking at for the following please : 1 : For some downlighters in my garage overhang. Obviously, it is outside, so i guess could be exposed to possible condensation, but it wont have any chance of exposure to rain The overhang is single storey so...

Hi there, Can anyone confirm how much MOT hardcore i would need please for the following dimension on my driveway : 7m x 4.5m I need a compacted/finished depth of 50mm I already have a solid hardcore base and this layer is simply bring the overall level up sufficiently to then gravel straight...

So a builder i engaged has laid some natural stone slabs on my drive as per my request for some stepping stones Drive has a good solid 4" of hardcore Now a breakdown of communications (well i say that...he didn't ask me but i most definitely didn't ask for this and didn’t expect to have to...