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by andrewkay9
Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:51 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: noisy rushing water pipe
Replies: 1
Views: 3455

noisy rushing water pipe

I have recently installed a sealed central heating system with a Worcester Combi boiler and although the majority of the system and boiler runs very quietly there is one pipe that gives a constant water rushing sound. The pitch of this sound can be adjusted with the TRV on the radiators near to the ...
by andrewkay9
Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Plastic Push fit Pipework
Replies: 0
Views: 2577

Plastic Push fit Pipework

What is the difference between JG Speedfit Conduit pipe, Plastic pipe, PE-X Barrier pipe and Polybutylene pipe.

I want to purchase some for my domestic central heating and water supply from the stop cock to shower etc.
by andrewkay9
Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Internal block wall
Replies: 4
Views: 8188

Single leaf block wall

Yes, I do agree with you that a free standing wall would be dangerous. However in my case I was going to tie it in to right angled walls either end of the wall and as it goes through to the first floor I was going to fasten joists to either side for my flooring. But going back to my question was is ...
by andrewkay9
Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:54 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: Cheap Plaster Board
Replies: 4
Views: 9531

Plasterboard

Yes, I will check out some prices!! I do agree! I have been buiding a house from scratch on a part time basis for five years now and buying materials has been the biggest headache. I went with my plans to a number of merchants and stated that if they looked after me I would get everything from them ...
by andrewkay9
Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:12 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Plastic pushfit pipes
Replies: 6
Views: 3225

What is the best push fit manufacturer.

Thanks chaps, I guessed your answer, but needed to be reassured!!
by andrewkay9
Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: elecric sockets in an open plan bedroom / ensuite
Replies: 2
Views: 3049

Can I use sockets in the bedroom where there is an open plan

Thanks Eric, I will check it out!!
by andrewkay9
Thu Oct 23, 2008 5:45 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Shower mixer
Replies: 2
Views: 2221

Can I run a shower mixer inlet tap directly from a combi boi

Thanks Plumbbob, your description was right, however it was a mixer tap purely for only a shower, fed by a combi boiler apposed to having an electric shower. I guess I would still need a restrictor?
by andrewkay9
Thu Oct 23, 2008 5:37 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: MDPE 25MM MANIFOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 3446

Manifold

Thanks Plumbbob, yes you are right about my supply, but the reason I mentioned about some sort of manifold was that the supply has to feed all of the below in close proximity of each other. Sorry about the conufsion!!
by andrewkay9
Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Floor Standing Boiler
Replies: 0
Views: 2684

Floor Standing Boiler

I am in the process of installing a floor standing oil burning Worcester combi boiler and as it is to stand on a timber floor and guess I will need to firstly sit it on some form of heat resistant board or mat. Can anyone please advise what product I can use for this purpose.
by andrewkay9
Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:27 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: Cheap Plaster Board
Replies: 4
Views: 9531

Cheap Plaster Board

Does anyone know where I can get cheap 12.5 mm 8x4 straight edge plaster boards. As I need around 80 in number.
by andrewkay9
Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: 12.5 mm 8x4 straight edge sheets
Replies: 1
Views: 3101

12.5 mm 8x4 straight edge sheets

Does anyone know where I can get cheap 12.5 mm 8x4 straight edge plaster boards. As I need around 80 in number.
by andrewkay9
Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:19 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: MDPE 25MM MANIFOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 3446

MDPE 25MM MANIFOLD

I have plumbed in a 25mm MDPE from the companies stop tap to mine. I am now wanting to plumb it into the house I have just finished building. Should I bring this pipe to a stop tap and create my own copper manifold as I'm wanting to feed the boiler, cold taps and electric showers, or is there anythi...
by andrewkay9
Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:55 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Shower mixer
Replies: 2
Views: 2221

Shower mixer

Can I run a shower mixer inlet tap directly from a combi boiler?
by andrewkay9
Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:53 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Plastic pushfit pipes
Replies: 6
Views: 3225

Plastic pushfit pipes

I am currently plumbing a new central heating system and although I started one half of the house in copper I want to use the other side with plastic pushfit pipework as it is quick and easy, can anyone recommend which manufacturer to use, i.e. speedfit etc?
by andrewkay9
Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:30 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Internal block wall
Replies: 4
Views: 8188

Internal block wall

What is the maximum height and length I can build an internal single leaf block wall, without any other additional block support, i.e columns/ reveals etc.
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