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    Imperial mains to metric copper connection

    Would one of these work? http://www.jtmplumbing.co.uk/pipe-fittings-c433/compression-fittings-8mm-28mm-c42/compression-straight-tap-connector-pp965 http://www.jtmplumbing.co.uk/john-guest-speedfit-c432/john-guest-speedfit-fittings-c167/john-guest-speedfit-straight-tap-connector-pp3240
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    Imperial mains to metric copper connection

    My understanding is the ID for class D is 14.1mm. Would a 15mm pipe insert fit?
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    Imperial mains to metric copper connection

    Hi, My stoptap is leaking and needs to be replaced (I've tried repacking the gland nut, no luck). The current setup is show below. The mains pipe is Polyprene BS 1972 Class D with a 21.5mm OD, and according to http://www.stevensonplumbing.co.uk/alkathene-accessories.html, a 14.1mm ID. The...
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    Replacing polystyrene coving

    Before Wednesday of this week we had nasty, old polystyrene ceiling tiles and matching coving in both our bedrooms. The titles and coving have been pulled down and the ceiling has been skimmed by a plaster. So, now I have to put up some new coving... I've searched around a bit, however your...
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    Painting lining paper

    What's done is done. It's taken me long enough to get to where I am now and the girlfriend would have a fit if I suggested that I start again. Thanks for the suggestions on what to do next, I'll get some more supplies after work tomorrow. Perhaps I'll post here before starting my next...
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    Painting lining paper

    http://www.screwfix.com/talk/thread.jspa?forumID=26&threadID=21423&messageID=210621 http://www.periodproperty.co.uk/cgi-bin/discussing/forum2.pl?noframes;read=53721...
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    Painting lining paper

    I've hung the lining paper and left a 1-2mm gap between each roll as advised. My question is what should I use to fill the gaps? I've tried Polycells's "Fine Surface Polyfilla", but this doesn't give me a smooth, flat join. It's just gone from a deep gap like this [code:1] | | | | |...
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