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by Stilson24
Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Confusing radiator valves and radiator that won't work
Replies: 2
Views: 1604

Re: Confusing radiator valves and radiator that won't work

I think the one on the left is just a cover, underneath the cover will be a 'lockshield ' valve spindle.
Wrap with tape and use a pair of grips to loosen.
by Stilson24
Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Confusing radiator valves and radiator that won't work
Replies: 2
Views: 1604

Re: Confusing radiator valves and radiator that won't work

I think the one on the left is just a cover, underneath the cover will be a 'lockshield ' valve spindle.
Wrap with tape and use a pair of grips to loosen.
by Stilson24
Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:47 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Shower flow control valve removal
Replies: 1
Views: 1529

Re: Shower flow control valve removal

The upper photo shows a grub screw in the hole (allen key type)Have you removed it completely ?
If you have and you are in a hard water area , it could be corrosion/ scale holding it in place.
Ideally a wider angle photo would give more information.
by Stilson24
Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Exterior front door - gap at top of door
Replies: 2
Views: 1654

Re: Exterior front door - gap at top of door

It could be one of two problems. 1.The frame was not 'boned through' ie the two legs are not parallel. This can be checked by placing a straight piece of timber against one jamb and siting through diagonally to the other, any discrepancy will show as a taper. 2.The door could be twisted,not uncommon...
by Stilson24
Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Greenstar heatslave II with air in pipes?
Replies: 3
Views: 2099

Re: Greenstar heatslave II with air in pipes?

The scale will be in the domestic water side of the heat exchanger, (heating and water are separated) draining and refilling will have no effect.
The heat exchanger needs removing and filling with descaler, flushing and refitting.
by Stilson24
Wed Nov 10, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Greenstar heatslave II with air in pipes?
Replies: 3
Views: 2099

Re: Greenstar heatslave II with air in pipes?

It sounds more like 'kettling'. when there is limescale buildup in the boiler. Are you in a hard water area ?Have you tried lowering the water temperature ?
by Stilson24
Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:42 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: kitchen worktop positioning while replacing end panels
Replies: 2
Views: 1386

Re: kitchen worktop positioning while replacing end panels

Replace one at a time, the other end panel should maintain the worktop position. Alternatively make a 'dead man', a piece of timber with a cross piece (letter T)
Wedge this underneath the worktop to maintain position.
by Stilson24
Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:30 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: Need advice. Just had a new fence put in but it's now made my garden increase in height at the back. How to fix it?
Replies: 2
Views: 2155

Re: Need advice. Just had a new fence put in but it's now made my garden increase in height at the back. How to fix it?

Presumably the ground sloped considerably before ? Did you tell the fencers you needed the ground lowered for a base ? If the ground slopes on both sides of the fence you will need to build a retaining wall to hold the soil back and install the fence on top of the wall. A photo may help to answer yo...
by Stilson24
Wed Nov 10, 2021 4:18 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Against-the-wall toilet can't be placed against wall?
Replies: 1
Views: 1484

Re: Against-the-wall toilet can't be placed against wall?

If the cold feed can be brought through the stud wall there is no reason not to move it back to the wall.
Providing you do not tile down onto the cistern lid there is no problem servicing the valve and flush diaphragm.
There are numerous pan connectors that would work.
by Stilson24
Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:28 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Help With Plastic Stopcock Handle
Replies: 1
Views: 2385

Re: Help With Plastic Stopcock Handle

I doubt you will be able to find/buy a replacement.
Measure the square on the tap and purchase a stop tap key, often have 3 arms with varying sizes

Available plumbers merchants / tool stores
by Stilson24
Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:44 pm
Forum: Glazing and Double Glazing Forum
Topic: Which door knocker for a upvc door?
Replies: 1
Views: 1357

Re: Which door knocker for a upvc door?

Reading the specification it implies it is bolted through the door also the nocker pad. This should be suitable but it is quite heavy. 700 gms
by Stilson24
Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:34 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Shelving falling down after moving up 5 inches
Replies: 1
Views: 1590

Re: Shelving falling down after moving up 5 inches

Is this on an interior wall or an exterior wall ? If it is interior it will probably be 2 sheets of plaster b/d with an open core. If it is exterior wall it will be a sheet of plaster b/d 'dabbed' with adhesive onto brick or blockwork. If it is external the fixings may be hitting the blockwork and b...
by Stilson24
Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Worcester Greenstar Si Compact internal filling key not working
Replies: 1
Views: 1965

Re: Worcester Greenstar Si Compact internal filling key not working

If this is the white key with black O rings on it needs to be firmly pressed into its location before turning. It may help to smear the '' O'' rings with a little vaseline to make it easier.
by Stilson24
Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:40 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: How to cap off removed radiator pipes
Replies: 2
Views: 2741

Re: How to cap off removed radiator pipes

You will need depend on the type of cylinder, indirect or possibly primatic. The indirect has a coil inside which keeps the hot water and heating water separate, Primatic has a peculiar system where the water is kept separate by an air bubble. Shut off the heating water supply and the cold feed to t...
by Stilson24
Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Connecting up water trough using copper pipe
Replies: 1
Views: 1440

Re: Water Trough

The copper will be 22 mm, a plumbers merchant or agricultural merchant should have these fittings.
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