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by Gavski1
Sat Jul 06, 2024 11:42 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: SBR with floor adhesive
Replies: 1
Views: 309

SBR with floor adhesive

Is it ok to use SBR as a surface bond for Epoxy wood adhesive? ie on screed before laying wood floor with adhesive.
by Gavski1
Thu Feb 23, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Nominal door lining size?
Replies: 1
Views: 962

Nominal door lining size?

Looking to do my first door (762 x 1918) and need to give builder dimensions for the studd wall gap. I'm a bit confused with door lining size - Nominal Size: 32 x 115mm (Finished Size: 27.5mm x 108mm) So which of these will I get off the shelf?? Will I get the nominal size and have to trim it down, ...
by Gavski1
Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:36 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Granit composite sink - chip repair
Replies: 0
Views: 969

Granit composite sink - chip repair

Looking for the best product to repair my black granite composite sink - small chip about 7mm diameter taken off the edge - any advice or tip welcome
by Gavski1
Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:14 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Wiring an inline fan timer
Replies: 2
Views: 947

Wiring an inline fan timer

Heres my wiring for my inline fan with timer - it's on a fused spur with a 3 pole isolator - I use a 3 core from fan to isolator and a 2 core from isolator to fuse. How do I deal with the Switched live between the isolator to the switch terminal? can I get a single core electric cable? - my other so...
by Gavski1
Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:52 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Can I have a hip roof?
Replies: 4
Views: 1063

Re: Can I have a hip roof?

I will
by Gavski1
Thu Jan 19, 2023 10:56 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Can I have a hip roof?
Replies: 4
Views: 1063

Re: Can I have a hip roof?

Thanks
by Gavski1
Wed Jan 18, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Can I have a hip roof?
Replies: 4
Views: 1063

Can I have a hip roof?

I'm having a front porch and toilet extension built on my house. The builder says I may have a problem with the hip roof because of the dimensions, see pics (3.3m x 1.8m) and the window above it?? I don't want a gabled slope beacause It will look wrong against the house roof (hip). Any ideas or sugg...
by Gavski1
Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:49 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Odd mains supply leak and drain
Replies: 4
Views: 1871

Re: Odd mains supply leak and drain

stoneyboy wrote:Hi gavski1
Search for local companies that specialise in replacing mains water pipes - they may be able to trace where and if there is a leak. Hopefully you are not on a water meter.
Regards S

Thanks for that, fortunately I'm not metered at the moment.
by Gavski1
Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:03 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Odd mains supply leak and drain
Replies: 4
Views: 1871

Re: Odd mains supply leak and drain

Thanks for the reply, guess I'm going to have to get someone to have a look - do you know if that would be a plumber, or will I need a specialist leak detector. There are no obvious signs like any damp pateches, cheers
by Gavski1
Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Odd mains supply leak and drain
Replies: 4
Views: 1871

Odd mains supply leak and drain

My mains pressure has always been a steady 1.5bar, About a week ago it reduced to about 0.2 The inlet stop cock and pipes make a hissing sound. Pic 1 shows water main A, but there is also an odd thing. If I put my ear to toilet drain downpipe B, there is a clear sound of running water in it. Here’s ...
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