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by jond
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Boiler problems
Replies: 3
Views: 2519

Boiler problems

My boiler looses pressure after a long period of time say one and a half to two weeks it is a baxi platinium he28 still under warranty have looked for visable leaks cant find any it has lost pressure about six times now so if there was a leak in the radiator circuit i would have seen it by now and a...
by jond
Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:00 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Bathroom floor tiles - grout loose
Replies: 4
Views: 6117

Grout cracking/loose

Hello there i have the same problem with the grout coming loose the floor was taken up and noggins put about 400mm apart down the run of the joists and then five plyboard layed 18mm what i need to know is where you can get flexible grout from most of the tiles are ok its just two of the tiles where ...
by jond
Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:10 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: dot n dab
Replies: 1
Views: 3677

dot n dab

I have seen dot n dab being done before and need to put some plasterboard up against some internal brickwalls i need to know what the mixture you use or can you buy it of the self ready made any tips greatly appreciated on doing the job cheers
by jond
Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:04 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: installing new bathroom need advise
Replies: 3
Views: 4798

Thanks for the quick response so does this mean i could run the bath and shower points of the mains before it goes to boiler? Also the shower is going to be a mixer shower seperate from the bath taps termostaticly controled are they any good and will it run good with my combi/boiler that is a baxi p...
by jond
Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:05 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: installing new bathroom need advise
Replies: 3
Views: 4798

installing new bathroom need advise

Hello to all plumbers out there need advise on best way of running mains water pipe to combi/condensing boiler i am going to refit my bathroom in my two bed terrace the mains 15mm pipe runs up from my kitchen and through my bathroom exposed i intend to pull floor boards up to lay the pipes under and...
by jond
Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:36 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Length of cable you can run off a spur
Replies: 1
Views: 5255

Length of cable you can run off a spur

Hello to anybody reading this i need to put another plug socket around the other side of my living room and the only way i have figured out how to do this is to run a spur of the socket behind the t.v the amout of cable that would have to be run to this point is about 5-6 metres of cable just wanted...
by jond
Mon May 21, 2007 9:11 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: when to get a plumber in
Replies: 1
Views: 3706

when to get a plumber in

Hello doctor just need some advice on when is the best time to get a plumber in to connect my gas hob as the pipe which needs to be run has got to come from my old boiler cupboad through a stud wall and then run along the wall for about a metre i am doing the kitchen myself and dont know wether to p...
by jond
Sun May 13, 2007 7:30 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: prep of plasterboards before plasterer comes in
Replies: 1
Views: 3945

prep of plasterboards before plasterer comes in

Im doing my kitchen and have taken the tiles of the wall and have filed the holes in as per your topic on this the brown type paper on top of the boards is torn up on top of the actual plaster just want to know whats the best way of preparing these boards before the plasterer comes in?
by jond
Sun May 06, 2007 8:29 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Electrics at home
Replies: 3
Views: 3471

Electrics at home

Cheers for that I dont know why these internet sites try and flog you part p training they are very miss guideing and dont tell you that you have to have the nvqs to go with it before carrying part p traning
by jond
Sun May 06, 2007 6:52 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: kitchen walls with holes
Replies: 1
Views: 3590

kitchen walls with holes

Just need to know i have a plasterer coming in to skim my kitchen walls and i am taking the tiles off but as i do this some of the walls are developing small holes about the size of your index fingure touching your thumb and just slightly bigger can he plaster straight over or will i need to fix hol...
by jond
Sun May 06, 2007 8:25 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Electrics at home
Replies: 3
Views: 3471

Electrics at home

Hi there I am taking a electrics basic foundation 2 day course at trade skills on the 23rd & 24th of june i am a enthusiastic diy-er around the house i am considering doing the part p after that just want to know if i will be able to do things round my house after these courses ie consumer unit ...
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