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by jackthebuilder
Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:26 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Tall column radiator not heating up
Replies: 17
Views: 76451

This is driving me crazy now! The only other thing I can think of is to try bleeding it for quite a while (with suitable receptacles) just in case there is an air lock in the radiator. I'm assuming you have a conventional header tank arrangement (or an equivalent for the combi system which is a stra...
by jackthebuilder
Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:13 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Flatpack Furniture - Overbed Units - Too Low for Wall Lighti
Replies: 3
Views: 4367

Yes, I was thinking about a plinth Chris, but GB refers to 'bun feet' which I'm assuming is a bottom detailing that would look strange off the ground.

How are you getting on?

Jack.
by jackthebuilder
Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Flatpack Furniture - Overbed Units - Too Low for Wall Lighti
Replies: 3
Views: 4367

Hi Goodbottom Let me see if I've got this right...the overbed unit, as it should be fitted, conflicts with the wall light that is already in position? If so, could I suggest you mark the wall where the bottom of the overbed unit should be, remove the light fitting and then refix it immediately below...
by jackthebuilder
Sun Jan 10, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Tall column radiator not heating up
Replies: 17
Views: 76451

Hi again Creeky. I'm starting to feel just as involved in this project as you are! Determined to get a result...! I confess I've never used a combi boiler, but I assumed that the circulation pump wouldn't be any different from any other system...be good to know if there is a difference for future re...
by jackthebuilder
Sat Jan 09, 2010 12:36 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Tall column radiator not heating up
Replies: 17
Views: 76451

Hi Creekybones I'm wondering if your system is single-pipe (rather than double-pipe)? If you don't know, there's plenty of info here and on the web about the difference, but re-post if you get stuck. If it is a single-pipe system, it's a problem I have come across and seems to defy the laws of physi...
by jackthebuilder
Sat Jan 09, 2010 11:51 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Kitchen worktop planning
Replies: 2
Views: 3057

Chris is absolutely right - don't even attempt it. Can I suggest: 1 - you either re-plan your worktop layout such that the inset is away from the ends of a longer run, 2 - see if a right hand or left hand drainer would make a difference to the positioning, 3 - (last resort) see if you can get a sink...
by jackthebuilder
Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:47 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: replacing floor joists
Replies: 8
Views: 12375

Hi Mike A great pleasure - and be delighted to help again if I can. At the risk of upsetting any professionals here (I'm from the school of hard knocks!), building remedial work (at a domestic low-rise level) is a matter of observation as to the existing construction, and an understanding of some ba...
by jackthebuilder
Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:26 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Tall column radiator not heating up
Replies: 17
Views: 76451

Hi Deearr2 This may be slightly off-topic, but I have to reply - YOU ARE A SAVIOUR!!! The story - in case it may help others, and apologies for length, but I find detail helps... Large room, 2 radiators. One had been getting colder and colder until it stopped heating altogether. The other not as hot...
by jackthebuilder
Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Double joist joining
Replies: 3
Views: 42625

Hi Would suggest M12 bolts rather than M8 or M10 - worth the extra cost, and use timber connectors (Screwfix 99094) between the timbers. You might think that these will create a small gap between the timbers, but the holding power of the spikes on the timber connectors is far greater than the fricti...
by jackthebuilder
Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:19 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: replacing floor joists
Replies: 8
Views: 12375

Hi Menditman (like the name by the way!) My understanding of timber wall plates is that they: 1 - give a nice even and level surface onto which you can lay further timbers. 2 - spread the load a bit. 3 - you can easily nail into them to hold timbers in place - either on a temporary (while fitting) o...
by jackthebuilder
Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: single pipe central heating problems
Replies: 5
Views: 7438

Thanks plumbbob - on looking at it that way, I feel a bit of a wally! I actually have 2 properties, both single pipe, and it's only because I have just found similar problems in the second property that inspired me to seek advice! I seem to recall that there was a copper shortage back in the late 60...
by jackthebuilder
Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Router Tools
Replies: 4
Views: 4153

Hi Skittles Good for you for wanting to have a go. Even if you get a template, which I understand can be very expensive, you'll need to practise first. Don't expect to switch on and get a perfect job first time, and make sure that anything you are routering - practise or not - is well secured or cla...
by jackthebuilder
Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:17 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: single pipe central heating problems
Replies: 5
Views: 7438

Thanks Stoneyboy, but when the floorboards and carpets are back down I can't get to it to make any adjustments - yes, I know it's probably the same as I have at the moment, but I just get twitchy about putting in valves that I cannot access.
by jackthebuilder
Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: single pipe central heating problems
Replies: 5
Views: 7438

single pipe central heating problems

I have an older property with a 22mm single pipe central heating system. All radiators seem to work reasonably, but on taking up the floor near one I found the 22mm pipe had been 'pinched' (presumably with a pair of grips) between the points where the feed and returns (15mm) to the radiator T off fr...
by jackthebuilder
Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:58 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Help with Custom Coat Rack
Replies: 5
Views: 3361

Hi Muffintop Unless you are very experienced with mortice and tenon joints, I wouldn't bother (hence Stoneyboy's 'PROPER mortice joints'). Inaccurate mortice and tenons usually just weaken a structure! How about using triangles of 18mm ply at each end instead of your 'angled support? You are then fr...
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