Hi FlyByNight, Many thanks for your advice - much appreciated! Think I'm feeling a bit more confident about the Essex flange route. The taps all...
I need to boost the pressure for the whole house HW system - low pressure gravity, long pipe runs, slow flow to HW tap in kitchen and utility...
Had another look and, as you say, there is no Bristan name on the handle. Also, my mixer has top and bottom outlet with blanking plug in the...
That's great info - will follow up. Thanks!
Hi all, Inherited a surface thermostatic shower mixer valve in our new home. Guess it's 3-4 years old. "Victorian" design 2 lever - outside -...
I want to replace a tatty "up and over" garage door with a roller shutter door. Done lots of research and chosen a supplier. It's going to be a...
Many thanks for your contributions - much appreciated! Any other snippets of advice from anyone?
I am seeking advice re using oil based undercoat as top coat for internal woodwork. We want a flat finish on our white internal woodwork. Hate...
Many thanks to you all your advice - much appreciated! The majority seems to be in favour of lifting the floorboards!
Coronavirus lockdown has resulted in a shortening list of DIY jobs to do & replacing rads is now near the top! We live in a late 70's build house...
Hi Dave, It's an end panel running from floor to the underneath of the worktop nominal 900mm high. No plinth. The plinth will stop at the sink...
That's great - many thanks!
Hi, Currently planning a DIY refit of utility room. The run of units on one side will end with a decor panel next to a freestanding washing...
Many thanks for your inputs - much appreciated! Johnstones flat oil sounds ideal!
We prefer a matt finish on internal woodwork. Have tried Leyland oil based eggshell from yours truly, but it's still too shiny. However, being oil...
Hi all, Just about to replace some old radiators inc valves. What do you find is the most reliable and trouble-free brand of TRV? Had my fair...
Got a more credible reply from Wirquin via their website confirming that it is supposed to be like this - so it is indeed a non-return flap valve.
Many thanks to everyone for your replies. Very helpful.
Hi all, I am a DIYer fitting out reburb kitchen. Bought a 40mm trap with dishwasher connection from the opposition (T*********n) - sorry folks...
Thanks to all for your valuable inputs. Sod's Law they will be metal faced socket & fused spur so I'll need to check if the spacing is compatible...
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