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    How to fix a hardwood moulding to concrete floor?

    thanks for that. i dont want to use the plastic base if possible because it appears to be pushing the threshold slightly too high above my floor levels. will the gripfill fix the wood fiormly to the concrete withouth using the channel.
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    How to fix a hardwood moulding to concrete floor?

    the gripfill page doesn't show wood as an option (although it does mention brick) substance. will gripfill stick the wood directly onto the concrete without needing to use the plastic channel?
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    Immersion heater - causing overflow problem?

    thanks for the replies. the mains water pressure is 4 bar. I tested it myself with a pressure gauge on the supply to the washig machine. I DID have a plumber with an unvented ticket install the various valves and elements. it was working fine for the first couple of days. it doesnt drip...
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    Immersion heater - causing overflow problem?

    I've had the immersion heater refurbished. ive changed both the elements and the expansion relief valve (4 bar) and the temp/pressure valve (3.5 bar) . i also charged the vessel to 30psi/2.1bar as required. the vessel; it appears to be holding its charge ok. now I find the overflow is dripping...
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    How to fix a hardwood moulding to concrete floor?

    anyone out there? I'm really just looking for a an adhesive recommendation to stick wood to concrete. ive see one on the web called Rewmar MS Polymer - but I cant see any dealers listed. I need to get the job done over this weekend and the manufacturer is ony open for advice during office...
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    Skirting boards

    it depends where your floor is. Ive just done my bathroom floor with porcelain tiles. I took my skirting boards off - but elected when I finished the floor tiles - I decided it was far smarter to create a skirting by cuttings the left over floor tiles to a skirting height (between 75mm and...
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    How to fix a hardwood moulding to concrete floor?

    I've got a maple hardwood moulding from wittswood. its bridging a gap between a tiled floor (bathroom) and a laminate floor (hallway). the underfloor is concrete. this is wittswood's recommended fitting method. http://www.wittswood.co.uk/moulding-fitting.html they supply a black...
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    How to fix a hardwood moulding to concrete floor?

    __________________________ Moderator Plase see 1a :wink:
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    Which electric tile cutter???

    I bought the FERM tilesaw from screwfix and its been excellent. For £40 you cant go wrong. http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=99870&id=25871 Its very robust in comparison to the plasplugs models I looked at. its got useful measuring rules which slide to set very accurate...
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    Immersion heater - causing overflow problem?

    Thanks. I have been doing some more testing. I checked the tundish at the immersion drain exit for signs of water and it showed that the dripping was definitely coming from the immersion outlet which is connected to the pressure relief valve/ temp relief valve (these two valves both feed...
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    Immersion heater - causing overflow problem?

    I am on economy 7 electricity. I accidentally left the immersion heater (day switch) ON for a day recently. Now I notice that there is a constant drip from the overflow pipe which juts out of the outside wall and feeds a downspout. I also notice that when the mains water stopcock (this...
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    Best Method for laying porcelain tiles on concrete floor?

    thanks so much jason, those two links are a massive help pete
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    Best Method for laying porcelain tiles on concrete floor?

    I have a concrete floor which I plan to lay porcelain floor tiles onto. the adhesive I got from the tile retailer is ARDEX "ARDU-FLEX 5001" which is a cement based adhesive. I had to remove the old lino floor covering first. In places it has left behind a thin layer of the lino glue. I...
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    "ping" sound when tightening compression joint

    thanks for all of your advice. in the end I think the stress on the pipework may have been too much coupled with the obstuse angles. Ive replaced the compression fittings with tectite (which I have everywhere else on this project) and they work like a charm - not a single leak in the whole...
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    "ping" sound when tightening compression joint

    I've just done my first set of compression joints. twoof them had tiny leaks. I tightened the nuts another 1/4 turn. in each case I heard a barely audible ping sound. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? is it the sound of the olive clamping tightly on the tube to make a good joint OR is it the...
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    leaky compression joint

    following on from this thread. Ive just done my first set of compression joints. twoof them had tiny leaks. I tightened the nuts another 1/4 turn. in each case I heard a barely audible ping sound. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? is it the sound of the olive clamping tightly on the tube or...
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    Marine Silicone for bathroom?

    After reading the posts on various types of silicone & modulus etc, (see :- //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10157&highlight=silicone ) I was advised the other day to "only use MARINE SILICONE in a bathroom"This is the grade of silicone as used on boats and in aquariums and...
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    Looking for a bath that is 16,20 or 16,30.

    Some more 1600 bath links for you - just found them on my favourites list:- http://www.rixson-green.co.uk/bette.htm#baths http://www.bathroomexpress.co.uk/acatalog/0803.html Jewsons also do a couple of 1600 baths by showerlux. "piccolo" springs to mind. good luck
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    Looking for a bath that is 16,20 or 16,30.

    note sure about 1620/1630 - but you can get a few baths that are 1600 long. Villeroy & boch do some( I just bought one thats 1600 long). Models that are 1600 long are:- Oberon Parana Tucana Pavia Neckar Libra Do a google search for your local store. failing that - contact V&B...
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    "genuine silicone sealant"

    I notice on other parts of this forum people mention "proper/genuine silicone" and NOT to use "kitchen and bathroom sealant" I am fixing a new bath to the wall with this product 1. What is "Genuine Silicon"? 2. What brand to use? please recommend a product and retailer if you can 3...
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