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Copper pipes on block and beam

Hi all. New to this. I Will Try and explain best I can. Large New build (2.5yrs old) with block and beam flooring. Then Membrane Then celotex Then membrane Wet system underfloor heating In approx 2-3” of screed I think Then tiled throughout 15mm Hot and cold copper pipes, felt lagged...

block build copper copper pipes new build

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Jan 16, 2023

Lou

Hi all... Ireland here..

Hi all. Hope all is well. New on here. I am on bimmer forum UK for the BMW car. & not to forget the Xbox forum, my 2 things that I love & my wife of course...lol.. I do put a little info in (not sure if it's a help to folk but ..) So I hope I can do the same here. Thanks for all you letting me...

Replies: 1

Views: 611

Jan 16, 2023

Lou

Hello all tradesman and DIY here

Just wanted to say hello, as its first time on the forum, and Lou thanks for the warm email welcome, but when I tried to reply it came up as spam I probably misspelt something. having a look around the forum looks like there are some friendly people, hope to become part of the forum and give...

diy hello

Replies: 2

Views: 582

Jan 16, 2023

Lou

Hello all, by way of an introduction…

Hello everyone! I’m Paul. An ex gas safe registered heating engineer & plumber. Was never much cop at wiring heating systems or fault finding electrical issues, always used a close friend who is a (busy) electrician. Was self employed (non sub contractor) for 32 years. My career ended a few...

hello hello!

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Views: 704

Jan 16, 2023

Lou

Advice re radiator valve

I am a newbie to this forum and need some advice please. My daughter has just bought her first house and naturally Dad has been asked to do some diy jobs. She wants me to remove a radiator (so she can paint behind it) but I am not sure how to close the valve to be able to remove it as I notice...

advice radiator valve

Replies: 3

Views: 743

Dec 8, 2022

gmartine

New member completely disappointed

Hi all , just joined forum in hope of enhancing my plumbing knowledge , but I don’t think I will be back as adverts completely spoiled the experience howy

Replies: 8

Views: 921

Nov 24, 2022

king of pipes

Hi Folks ....Just a retired old feller passing some time

Morning guys and ladies of course. Just joined and although retired...I do like the information on here. Hopefully I can add somewhat? Take care and look after each other. KevT2727

old passing retired time

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Nov 12, 2022

Kev T2727

UFH normal water temp- aquarea

Hi there. I am firing up the heating for the winter, zone by zone to test all is working and temp seems to be low. It’s an aquarea air to water system. It has heated our hot water no probs but it seems that the UFH aspect is running low ((or maybe it isn’t and I’m just not up to speed on...

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Oct 29, 2022

panasonic temp ufh water

Replies: 1

Views: 714

Oct 29, 2022

ShaunCorbs

URGENT Flush pipe size 2” tapering to 1 1/2”

Hi ive been asked to fix a leak on a flush pipe. I’ve never come across the pan type before. It looks like a closed couple but has a short flush pipe at the back. The pipe was clearly cut too short. it appears to be a 2” flush pipe going into the cistern but I looks like it’s 1 1/2” going into...

flush pipe pipe size size

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Views: 1K

Oct 29, 2022

Knappers

Hi All, needing help on my daughters central heating.

Hi thanks for letting me join, if someone cant point me in the right forum area to try help my daughter out in her first house before the cold weather hits too bad. cant seem to get anyone to visit and sort it as its an electric boiler, so electrician wont touch it as its water and plumber wont...

central central heating heating help needing

Replies: 13

Views: 822

Oct 23, 2022

ronnierome

Quick intro: DIYer with many questions to follow!

Hi all I’ve just joined the site as I find myself searching for answers to heating questions and inevitably landing here, reading people’s similar questions and all your helpful answers. I’m a DIYer with a keen interest in understanding how my heating system works and how it could be improved...

questions quick

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Views: 779

Oct 18, 2022

AndyCoo

Hi all - a short Introduction

Hi Everyone. Although retired my background is industrial and in the field of process control instrumentation, most of it in the oil &gas, petrochemical and industrial and sanitary wastewater industries. I therefore have an understanding and interest in plumbing but not a plumber however I...

short

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Views: 645

Oct 14, 2022

ShaunCorbs

kontite basin traps and fittings

hi all newbie on here although not to plumbing started my apprenticeship age 19 still plumbing will be 69 next year best to all....kev

Replies: 0

Views: 724

Oct 11, 2022

kwhkwh

Toilet Seat replacement

Hi all, I'm looking for a replacement toilet seat as the old one has broken and I stupidly binned the old seat before checking for a makers mark on the old seat. I've checked the bowl for any makers id but can't see one. I've attached pics of the bowl and a dimensions. Sorry for the pic that...

replacement toilet toilet seat

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Views: 731

Oct 9, 2022

Lou

Newly registered newbie!

Hi all, I'm Alistair from North Oxfordshire. I'm an electrical engineer for a well known vehicle manufacturer, big into automation and electronics. If I can help any of you guys I will!! Cheers Al

newbie

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Views: 682

Oct 9, 2022

Lou

Hi from the Midlands, Introduction

Hi, Just joined. I am an enthusiastic DIYer, having recently retired and now have more time for home projects. Currently tackling a central heating system that I entrusted to the 'professionals' over 30+ years and 3 extensions. Now realise I should have been more interested in what they were...

introduction midlands

Replies: 4

Views: 773

Oct 3, 2022

Lou

Hi from Surrey.........................

Hi all, just joined the forum, I'm plumbing a bathroom thats unconventional and totally unprofessional and under BC 😀. Just looking for some expert guidance. Can someone point me toward posting guidelines please? I seem to be having trouble starting threads, spam // inappropriate content, etc...

surrey

Replies: 7

Views: 844

Sep 11, 2022

Lou

Auto bypass required ?

Hi Guys I had UFH added to my extension, my system was a Baxi 30he with CH and unvented cylinder. The UFH has never really worked correctly first of all I noticed they had install the flow and return the wrong side of the circulation pump which I rectified myself as they have disappeared on...

bypass required

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Views: 1K

Aug 27, 2022

John.g

Just a line to say HI

Hi all just to let you know I need someone who knows a great deal about domestic central heating pumps. I am just about pulling my hair out over a problem with my system, I am 72 years young have been round the block a few times on different things and know when to admit I am wrong, I will...

Replies: 1

Views: 624

Aug 25, 2022

ShaunCorbs

Not a new member but...

Haven't checked in for ages so I think it's only right that I say hello again. I'm hoping to stick around and become a regular once again . The place seems to be just as busy as I remember which is good so well done to everyone for continuing to make it what it is. I'm just going to take a...