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Hi all, I need to swap this TRV head over but google isn't helping. Anyone know if Solar is a make or model?

Does anyone here use Work Management Software? Something to log jobs on, dispatch to subbies, invoice etc? I've been using Fleetmatics WORK but it's awful. Very slow and buggy. I'd love to be able to use a single piece of software to log jobs, purchases, suppliers, customers and invoice...

I did an emergency plumbing job for a national nursing home company in November. I was called out of the blue, but attended and carried out the work then issued the invoice. After sending the invoice again a few times and being ignored I sent a final demand letter via signed delivery and...

Hi All, We've just secured a contract to look after a big school. We've already got a dozen other commercial sites we look after, and they all use push button (non-concussive taps) in the toilets. Trouble is, I've never found a decent tap that doesn't cause me headaches (usually they're...

Anyone recognise it? Seems cheap and is made of plastic :(

Hi All, My dad cuts fire wood and does the occasional project and he's been hankering after a table mounted circular saw. Any recommendations?

Hi All, I don't have a picture unfortunately, but is there any way of cleaning badly rusted threads (protruding from a concrete base). Theyre approx M16 so they're pretty meaty. Shot blasting?

All of my power tools are Makita made (LXT). I run all off two 3ah batteries. After looking into upgrading the batteries to 5ah I've now discovered that the tools must have a star on the battery terminals in order to be compatible. Turns out alot of my tools don't have the star (including...

Hi All, I'm trying to connect a flexible washing machine waste hose to a spigot on a P Trap. Unfortunately the hose had already been cut, so we've lost the smooth end (onto which the jubilee clip usually bites down on). I'm just left with the ribbed hose, and despite having a jubilee clip...

Hi All, Can anyone recommend a unit that can provide a really bright line guide for use out doors but also can be used at floor level to get an idea of the fall on a floor?

Hi All, I'm going to be laying paving slabs on a support system (ie Caro / Wallbarn) on top of a flat roof. The roof is strong enough to support the weight (steel beams and concrete slabs). The existing flat roof is made up of 50mm hard foam insulation and 2 layers of EPDM. We intend to...

After a string of horrendous experiences in various plumber's merchants, I've decided that apart from emergency purchases, I'm going to get all my stock online from now on. I don't know if I'm alone but here are a few of my recent experiences : Plumbase - Need a Mira Element shower ASAP...

Hi All, If a door has a gap between the edge of the door and the jam (say between 4-10mm), what's the easiest way of reducing the gap? I've got smoke strips to contend with too, just to make things more interesting. Is it easier to remove the stops, and pack out the jambs to bring the...

Is there a router that can cut out recesses for intumescent smoke strips, but that can also cut out doors to install mortice locks, or am I going to need 2 different machines? Cheers edit : also something I could use to cut out hinge recess too would be grand! edit2 : something by...

Hi All! I've just lifted a load of porcelain tiles from a concrete subfloor. The tiles lifted pretty easily, leaving waves of cement based adhesive attached to the floor. It's really solid, is there a screed / compound out there that's OK to use over the adhesive in preparation for new...

Hi All, Please see the image attached. What would be needed to bring this installation up to standard? Cousin is selling his house and I'm fairly certain this install is now very dubious!! Cheers

Hi All, I've been doing plumbing and property maintenance (residential and commercial) for 7 years now. I've been picking up tickets and qualifications as I go (cherry picker, unvented, wras etc) and I'm starting to think I might like to get gas qualified. Assuming I can get experience...

Hi All, I want to start planning sorting out the back yard. At the moment I have broken paving slabs, crazy paving, a retaining wall and constant flooding. Behind the wall is a slope of soil leading to the first "tier" of my garden. My plan is take down the wall, hire a digger and dig...

Hi All, A recent change in circumstances means I'm doing less commercial (invoiced) and more residential work. Everyone wants to pay me in cash! It's a nice change not having to wait 30-75 days to get paid on a job, but I'm ending up with alot of cash lying around all the time. How many of...

Hi All, I intend to tile on a concrete bathroom floor. The floor currently has what appears to be red paint on it. Problem is, when I spilt some water on it earlier, it "dissolved" and I got a red solution all over my knees. Is this a concern? Never known floor paint to just dissolve...