Hi just joined the forum. Looking forward to getting some experienced opinions here. Really quite desperate to get 2nd opinions etc....
We have a house built in 1934. Our water inlet pipe was changed to the blue plastic about 2 years ago.
We had a disconnected water softer when we moved in and...
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Would like some advise on how to connect a new toilet to my existing stack.
I currently have one toilet upstairs but plan to run a new waste for a new downstairs toilet.
I know I have more than enough space to run the waste but my question is what is the easiest way to put a new branch...
I'm renewing my old indirect cylinder with a like for like replacement (albeit with an additional shower take off point). I intend replacing the cold feed and boiler connections with new pipe as they are pretty easy to replace.
My question is about reusing the existing hot water take off point...
guys, can anyone clarify this for me on here so I can tell my boss or should I phone gas safe for clarity.
New legislation states I have to wait 6 months from passing my CCN1 before I can do CKR1.
1- In the meantime can I remove and reconnect existing cookers at the bayonet?
2 - Can I install a...
This one has been bugging me for days so thought would run it by you guys in case I'm missing something really obvious.
Had a call off someone who had bought a dishwasher as a surprise for their wife and wanted the waste and water pipes fitting, only issue is that the dishwasher had to be on...
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Is it possible to cut existing M10 copper tails feeding existing monobloc tap at the 15mm section and then connect push fit M10 tap flexies?
Reason I ask is that the original M10 copper tails are eminating from two compression 15mm isolation valves with a lot of other pipework in the...
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I would like to hook up my solid fuel stove to the existing ch system.
The problem is that stove is a long way from the boiler so connecting them via a hydraulic separator before hooking up to the heating circuit is difficult and would also require a lot of work to keep the pipes hidden.
A...
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My system currently works off an old Parkray with back boiler in one room. I would like to install a new stove with back boiler in an adjacent room (re opening a blocked fireplace in the process)
I would also like to integrate a gas boiler at some stage in the future.
How feasible is this...
Hi, I'm considering replacing my existing radiators which are almost 40 years old. Firstly is it worth replacing my existing radiators with new ones? How much more effective are new radiators and how long are they expected to last. I've got old pipework and some old valves. They could do with...
im planning a separate shower cubicle and currently have my bath and basin joining into a 50mm waste pipe to the outside stack. Can I tee in my shower to the existing pipe. If not going to have to raise tray by 100mm due to joist layout.
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I've just purchased a house, and think I need to add in a wireless thermostat to control the upstairs - and I'd like some advice please.
Current setup:
- Worcester 40CDI boiler
- Horstmann h37xl programmer with 3 zones; downstairs UFH (wet), upstairs rads and hot water.
- UFH has wired...
I'm renovating my house, taking out the wall mounted radiators and fitting an underfloor (in screed) heating system, but I want to keep the existing oil fired boiler.
If the UFH needs water at 25c and the boiler delivers water at 60c how do I avoid over heating the floor?
Can I fit a...
Hi I am a homeowner/DIYer albeit reasonably confident, so I may not be using right terminology etc, but here goes:
I wonder if you can help! I want to replace my rad valves to the TRV type and locksheild, but I have a problem. The tails currently on my rads are the larger type (3/4")! the...
I have some pipework at the back of my house which I'm told is for an Outside tap (see image). However I'm not sure what fitting is required to install a tap, the pipework looks to narrow for tap fittings available.
Any help welcome.
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I have an existing exposed shower valve and riser which I need to have removed and replaced with a new exposed valve and riser. Also the shower door (across the shower cubicle access) needs to be replaced. I will procure all fitments, so labour only required. The job is in Carlisle, I...
Please see photo attached of existing mixer in bathtub (https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/lancaster-traditional-bath-shower-mixer-with-shower-kit)
I'd like to install a rigid shower riser on top of it. See specifications below. I have also included a drawing showing the actual dimensions in...
Hi Guys, can anyone help.
I've just purchased a new range free standing cooker, I invited a Gas Safe engineer to install it, he says its in breach of regulations, is this correct.
The range is 1100mm, the opening the same, it appears the wall cupboards above are the problem, the distance between...
I am quoting on a job in a very nice property the problem I have is the boiler will be in a purpose built boiler room just off the utility room downstairs the existing boiler has a mono draught flue and if floor mounted , the cylinder will go in the same place as the existing which is central to...
Hi I will be replacing a leaking elbow on an existing dhw system soon, just wanted to find out if pressure testing is mandatory after repairs , and will all the taps need to be isolated . There are isolation valves from calorific flow return but can't see any in taps . I have only dealt with new...
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