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Hi folks I'm redoing the downstairs bathroom. The bath and basin currently drain in to an old cast iron branch going in to a cast iron rainwater pipe (from the gutters). 32mm is connected in by badly done wrapping. I reckon the rainwater cast iron joins the main drain underground but seeing as...

hi folks, info 1st: old house, mains fed everything, combi (bungalow , upstairs converted, no room for tanks up there even if u wanted them) and known low water pressure in the area (also made worse by a mains lead pipe from pavement to house, yes I'll replace when I get round to digging a...

hi folks, cutting some 38mm laminate worktop. I've read through previous posts, I'm not doing corner joins for my kitchen only cutting to length so likely to use my decent circular saw, although i want to buy a new blade that's finer than my usual one obviously (and recommendations?)... EDIT-...

hi folks, i have a 1930s houe with cast iron drains :( main drain seems to be ok, it's the smaller rainwater drain to the rear of the house that is blocked. The kitchen sink drains into it (I know you don't mix rain & foul nowadays but that the way it was done then..) problem is the...

hi folks, just moved into a house here's the issue: If I turn the kitchen taps and the bath taps on at the same time, the water stops (completely!!!!) in the kitchen. Not a drip..! Pressure seems low generally. One neighbour says hers is ok but I do need to check with more neighbours she...

Hi folks, I've just bought a 1930's house. The foundation walls in the basement all have the usual black damp proof material on the top before the joists. Also the exterior walls have a layer of black bitumen or something similar, which is all great. But one corner of the kitchen doesn't...

Hi folks, fitting an en suite to upstairs conversion in a bungalow. Need some advice on drainage and soil pipe configuration.. (I've fitted bathrooms etc, pretty good but totally new soil pipework is new for me..!) Only pipework is downstairs at the moment. The original (old) plans for...

hi folks, quick one on how best to do a crude set for an ABV on my system Have looked at previous posts this has been debated, seems to be 2 main ways to do a crude set of an ABV, which is best for me?? It's an open vented old system in a 2 bed house, no TRVs or anything, but reason I...

hi folks, after my post couple of days ago I'm really happy my removing and refitting a really dodgy solder join and fitting a few more went great thatnks for all the advice.. :) Now another one is just seeping slightly. takes few mins and just a seep not even a drip but still needs...

Hi folks, need some advice on the best fitting to use here on these CH pipes. (It's the feed or return pipe) I've removed the old soldred tee and the horizontal pipe, but the vertical one is really confined. You can just get a couple of fingers betwen it and the soil pipe, less space than...

Hi folks, just had new boiler fitted (for info- glowworm regular condensing fitted on existing 20yr old old standard open vented system, 22mm system pipes but microbore to rads (4 upstairs rads, 4 down plus HW cylinder). So he didn't wire in a pump overun (the wiring wasn't there was...

Hi folks, just had a boiler fitted (glowworm flexicom 18HX regular condensing.) It should have a pump overrun fitted acordging to glowworm. Question is will it damage the heat exchanger if there's no pump overrun? Or is it just a 'recommendation' that isn't really too vital? (Think I...

Hi folks, I'm thinking about replacing my boiler myself. Before I start I know this has been discussed many times and don't want to start another unnecessary thread on diy installs. I count myself competent (to avoid starting another thread I'm not going to list why) and will be happy for...

Hi folks, can't find my keys.. I have a spare ignition key though. (Doors and ignition are a different key, probably ignition has been replaced at some point...) Does anyone know if the code for the keys is on any of the door lock barrels?? (If it is I can probably use the code to get a...

Hi folks, hadve a galaxy shower (neptune exotic) had a minor drip from the flow valve (looked like it was dripping from the spindle bit). Replaced the valve assembly today and fitted the new little o ring where it goes into the presure switch thing above and the main heater casing bit to...

Hey folks, was in the loft to sort some stuff and looks like I have a leak. It's a 25 yr old semi with usual modern tiled roof. Weird setup though - from the inside I can see it has joists as normal, but on the outside of the joists is a layer of gyproc board (ie outside of house side of...

Hi, a pal of mine has bought a reclaimed carpet for a normal double size bedroom in her flat. She says it's in good condition.. I've done just about everything but carpet- I know it's not easy & it should be stretched using the gripper tool but not ripped..! Questions is, does it always...

Hi folks, easy one for you plumbers... when I turn my hot tap (to turn it on) not much happens for a few turns then it 'catches' and suddenly turns on. Turns off as normal. It's a kitchen mixer, hot & cold tap at each side. I've taken the plastic head off the tap but the only thing to...

Hi folks, the pre wash light has started flashing on our wf440. (from the start of any cycle my wife says) It's freezing at the rinse & spin stage. Wash is ok. I managed to force it to continue by pouring a few jugfulls of water into the soap drawer. It then rinsed & span fine. (including...

Hi folks, reckon this one might spark a bit of debate but here goes... I used to be in the motor trade years ago and used a recovery wagon or trade plates to transport cars home when I bought them at auction (usually without MOT or tax). I'm thinking of going back into the trade part time...