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shower plumbing costs/advice and shower recommendation?   (1 messages)   Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 19:59:08 +0100
This could be considered a bit OT for diy, but can anyone advise if this electric shower is any good (currently discounted). It seems plumbers don't prefer them as a make as apparently parts are harder to replace/source, and prefer ...

usefullness of old cement.   (13 messages)   Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 13:41:19 GMT
have had some ready mixed cement stored in a shed for about a year or so. although it's a bit solid, if i scrape at it, it then goes powdery, so i could mix it up. could i use this old mix for anything? someone has told ...

RE:Tiles   (1 messages)   Date: Tue, 05 Apr 2005 08:12:49 GMT
Thanks all - for the (very) detailed advice. P. ...

Flow regulation - boiling the boiler...   (1 messages)   Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 00:07:08 +0100
I have a honeywell Y plan system. The way it's been installed means that after leaving the boiler we first pass the expansion vessel and then travel to the airing cupboard on the first floor where the "birds nest" lives ...

Hot Water Cylinder - checking installation   (3 messages)   Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2005 22:31:08 GMT
Our Combi Boiler has just died after a good life of 16 years. We've had a local plumber round to quote for a replacement and to cut a long story short, the new regulations mean it's going to cost around 2700 for installing ...

eurolux mattress   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 18:40:04 +0100
dont know if this is the right group but wanting to know if anyone has used/has one of these foam matress and are they any good??? have back probs and been looking to buy good matress that may help ease pain. (HJ) ...

Constant air in radiator system (Glow Worm Ultimate)   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 12:02:29 -0500
Hello No matter how many times I bleed the system I still get air in the same radiator. About 6 months ago I had a heating engineer from redrow and the system has never been the same! My friend says i need to top ...

What to look for in cordless tolls......   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 16:22:28 +0100
Hi, looking to replace some of my older cordless tools, so looking for some recommendations. I'm after a new cordless drill and cordless screwdriver. What sort of features are worthwhile and what's not? Is it better ...

Ceramic wall tiles wanted.   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2005 11:39:17 GMT
Can anyone recommend an online supplier who has a good variety at good prices, who delivers throughout the UK and who may be worth using rather than the bog usual DIY outlets with their miniscule ranges. My kitchen is nearly ...

Toilet Cistern - New ball joint arm too long !   (11 messages)   Date: 4 Apr 2005 02:15:15 -0700
Bummer or what? Bought a complete new ball joint and arm etc to replace the old one (which was leaking) and find that the arm is too long to fit in the cistern. Looks like the original one had a shorter arm (and, no, the ...

garage condensation problem   (1 messages)   Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2005 23:44:29 GMT
Greetings all, am looking for some advice re. severe condensation in my garage,which is 20 by 10 foot wooden with felt roof. (there is no rain getting in anywhere). Car,which is only one year old, is sometimes absolutely ...

Solar Glass for Conservatory roof   (2 messages)   Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 21:06:54 +0000 (UTC)
My other half is dead set against using Polycarbonate on our proposed conservatory on the basis that it looks 'nasty'. Its planned to be about 3 x 3.6m with a brick wall on one side, we face north west but more west than north ...

Fitting Conservatorys   (2 messages)   Date: Sun, 03 Apr 2005 19:20:33 GMT
Hello, I'm looking at fitting a DIY conservatory (PVCu) to the back of my house. Probably use Pilkington K glass for the roof with the whole thing sat on a dwarf wall. Has anyone done this and if so offer any advice on the ...

fascias, soffits, guttering upvc replacement   (4 messages)   Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 17:12:04 +0100
Hi guys i wounder if you can help me. The house that I live in is about 15 years old and the facias , and soffits are needing painting and parts are going a little rottern so i thought about UPVC replacements. I have been told ...

Plaster float   (2 messages)   Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 15:31:23 GMT
Hi, I plastered my ceiling a couple of months ago and was really pleased with the finish. However, I wasn't sure of how to correctly finish with the float, and ended up finishing with a wet sponge/brush. I now have to ...

Tiles!!!!   (4 messages)   Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 19:15:47 GMT
If a roof is "nail sick" does this mean it has to be completely re-slated - or, is there a type of spray material that can be applied from underneath to hold the tiles in place? I've been told there is! How much would you ...

Honeywell Three position valve   (4 messages)   Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 08:42:50 +0100
On my friends central heating I can't get HW on its own. It is basically a Y plan system. CH on its own is OK; the valve goes to position B, CH and HW OK valve in position A + B, but HW on its own the valve stays in the mid position ...

Raising Bathroom Floor   (2 messages)   Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 21:21:57 +0100
I have a room that I'm converting into a bathroom. The height of the floor will not give enough of a drop for the toilet waste pipe. I have been advised that I should raise the height of the floor by laying some joists and ...

Polystyrene slabs as bases.   (2 messages)   Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 19:15:57 GMT
Any one know anything about using polystyrene slabs as a base for a garage. I know they can be used in road building, any info on building use? ...

Polystyrene Beams And Insulation   (1 messages)   Date: 31 Mar 2005 07:07:06 -0800
I was once looking for some very realistic polystyrene beams and insulation and came across a fantastic company that helped me get exactly what I was looking for. If anyone else is looking for what I was, then I recommend this ...