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by drpaul
Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:59 pm
Forum: Self Build Problems Forum
Topic: Inspection Pit
Replies: 6
Views: 11727

Inspection Pit

Hi Guy's, I have just finished building my garage and it includes an inspection pit. I now want to cover it with strips of wood but am unsure what type of wood to use and how thick they should be. I want to be able to drive on it but also for the wood to support cars on jacks. Any insight would be g...
by drpaul
Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Garage Bathroom
Replies: 2
Views: 2510

Hi, Thankyou for the reply. We could take the supply from the house but not really wanting to do this. The garage is not joined to the house We have Gas central heating in the house with a combi boiler Cold mains will be plumbed in to the garage from the house mains. Is it possible to run it off the...
by drpaul
Wed Oct 07, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Garage Bathroom
Replies: 2
Views: 2510

Garage Bathroom

Hi all, We are currently building a new garage and on the side will be a small office. Within the office will be wetroom. Standard toilet and electric shower. Anyway, we were wondering the best way to get hot water to the sink? Is it a small immersion boiler needed or is there a simpler way? Total n...
by drpaul
Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:30 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Combi Boiler Loosing Pressure
Replies: 11
Views: 8215

Hi,

We had an external tank fitted today, all drained, bled, new inhibitor put in. However the pressure is still dropping the same as before but not as quick.

Any other ideas?

Getting frustrated now

Regards
by drpaul
Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Combi Boiler Loosing Pressure
Replies: 11
Views: 8215

Hi, I've got the original heating installer coming around tomorrow. He is going to fit an external tank which sounds ok. One plumber quoted £500 for two of them to do the job in 4 hours including removing the boiler from the wall. It worked out at about £50 an hour each !!! Not a chance. The other p...
by drpaul
Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:48 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Combi Boiler Loosing Pressure
Replies: 11
Views: 8215

Thanks for the replies.

I have bled the rads and everything seems fine, and yes when the heating is on the pressure rises sharply to just over three bar.

Am completley stumped :?

Any help would be great
by drpaul
Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:30 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Combi Boiler Loosing Pressure
Replies: 11
Views: 8215

Combi Boiler Loosing Pressure

I have a Baxi Combi instant 80he that looses pressure overnight. I have changed the pressure relief valve but it's made no difference. Is there anything else I could look at? All my pipes go through the loft and no leaks apparent and cant really afford a plumber to come out. Any help on what else co...
by drpaul
Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:15 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Mixer Tap Fixing/Horseshoe plates
Replies: 0
Views: 3951

Mixer Tap Fixing/Horseshoe plates

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knew where I could buy a Kitchen mixer tap locking/mounting plate for the underside of the tap. Mine has misteriously gone missing and the tap moves all over the place. I cant find anywhere that sells one seperatly from a whole tap kit. Cheers [img][/img][img][/...
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