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Hi, ive just retired to an old caravan in need of a major refurb. The first job i have is to renew the rotted chipboard flooring at the back end (about 4x5 sq/m) The under insulation currently is mineral with an outer poly covering (underneath) but ive no further details until i start ripping...

Hi, I have a Gledhill 2000 Heatstore. The hot water intermittently runs hot and cold. 1st port of call and the pump’s ‘humming’ when being called for. Found the pump free when checked at the spindle. Reading up some have suggested the dhw sensor but I wondered if that is likely considering the...

Hi Guys I recently fitted a low profile shower tray. Its plastic, which i've always steered clear of but because it was low profile, 40mm, I figured that it shouldn't flex. It was bedded on s&c 5:1, tapped down, levelled and left to set. All fine so far. However I tested it to check the...

Hi Guys, been awhile, I have checked some of the links but cant get a definative answer, if one exists, so please excuse a possibly un-inspiring thread. I have a Plus 824e with a mech timeclock which periodically comes on when it shouldn't, doesn't when it should. As its an analogue is it...

Had a quick look and this seems to be the place to be totally random in its listings so's here's mine. Anyone know how to show the progres of the disk defragmanter in Windows Vista. There, how about that for off the wall. I'll admit that i cant be a**ed to go on a dedicated forum so thought...

Been asked to fit a Trevi boost as part of a bathroom instal. Just a couple of points you may be able to answer for me. Best practise assumes that separate supplies are used but this isn't an option. Trevi do state that it can be ran on shared supplies but i was wondering if anyone had used this...

Have been to look over a problem in a schools arts departments. The students are washing their pallets and brushes in the class sinks and the maintenance guy is having to clean the traps out each week. He asked if i could fit grease traps to the sinks but i dont think thats what he needs. I have...

Anyone have any comments on the Vaillant eco level condensate pump. I thought they looked quite funky but the instal pdf's show the usual discharge hose into the unit which I reckon looks a bit unsightly. I thought it was an integral unit rather like the programmers etc. Would a general...

Been asked to fit a water softener to replace a previously removed unit. Haven't seen the instal but it's been a while since i fitted any. What do i need to look out for generally. Is there any sizing requirements. It's a standard 3 bed semi. Any advice appreciated Regards Steve

need some advise on a existing vent to a replacement mws tank. A new grp tank erected to replace an old braithwate. The fitters have said that they cant terminate the existing 65mm vent in the tank It has to go to a tundish then to outside. They have advised us that it comes under the new...

Anyone know of any low-cost kits available to chlorinate, neutralise and test water after cleaning. Have a mws tank requiring cleaning and dont want to get involved with the storage or disposal of huge quantities. Dont have the call for it and dont think it's fair to pass on the costs for large...

Anyone know if mnm still produce shower pumps. Went to one today. buried in the floor and neatly tiled around. Talked about re-siting etc but the guy wants it where it is so who am i to argue, should come out but want to 'slot' the new one back in place. Need to start taking pictures, it was a...

Recently worked on a mains storage tank and came across some strange sediment coating the bottom. I wondered if anyone has come across the same as i never have. It is bright orange in colour and is like a silica gel in composition. There was a couple of bucket loads of the stuff. I cleaned out...

Have to fit an over bath shower screen and the customer supplied one (B&Q) has a maximum of 10mm play between the wall plate and screen. The wall is so out of plumb that a gap of 15mm is between the two. Anyone know of a manufacturer who do screens with a greater range of adjustment. I have...

Not really advise needed on install as i definately have a negative head situation so need a negative head pump but need to do it as cheap as poss for my son and new baby. I understand Bristan do a neg head kit which is basically a pull cord. My question is are they any good. I'm thinking of...

Hi Guys, Need some expert advice with this. We are in co-ownership with Gallions Housing. We have our 10 yr old in a 'bedroom' of 66m2 with a width of 1.9m. We wish to convert our loft to a master bedroom so we will still be a 3 bedroom dwelling. Our building guys (Truss Loft ltd) have told us...

Does anyone know whether an in-line pump between a bath mixer and shower head is still available. I believe they were Triton T50's and connected via a short shower hose from the mixer to the pump housing ( a white box wall mounted and low voltage :roll: ) and then the usual shower hose from...

Hi Guys. Need to fit a decent scale reducer. Live in the se28 area and the water is uber hard. Bought a kettle last week and its scaling up already. Fitted the scalemasters before on new installs, boilers etc but really need one for whole house protection. I've seen some that claim to prevent...

meant to ask also (see my previous) how far from the building line does an incoming poly supply need to be and what requirements are there in terms of mechanical protection. Been in the game 30 years but mostly mechanical :? . Took my guilds in Plumbing Craft but cant remember that far back :oops:

anyone know where i can get sight of bs6700. i'm having a mare of a time with an 'old school' mechanical consultant and need to check out the current regs. I'm not gonna get too involved in this so dont necessarily want to go down the road of paying out mega bucks for the publications, not tight...