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by Newbee
Wed Dec 16, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: SEDBUK rating of older boilers, for comparison
Replies: 4
Views: 5680

You won't find it in Sedbuk as this table was only started in the mid ninties but an installer/servicer can rate your boiler through the flue gas test we have people applying for interest free loans from EST Scotland to replace boiler's and their old ones have to be 'G' rated (they have to prove thi...
by Newbee
Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:02 am
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: roof vents
Replies: 2
Views: 3755

roof vents

Hi there, I have a 2 bed end terraced house, I'm having slate roof vents installed 6 in all, three at a low level three at a high level, there are 3 at a low level already also the guttering bolts are being replaced as they are leaking, I've been givena quote of £360, I thought it was a hommer (cash...
by Newbee
Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: compressor
Replies: 2
Views: 2814

compressor

Hi there, I've got a static caravan which I'm about to drain down for the winter, I usualy just open the taps and the drain plug and crack a joint open in a problem area but this year our site was fully serviced and I insulated all the pipes so can't get at the joint to open it. Two guys around me a...
by Newbee
Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: garden wall
Replies: 1
Views: 2935

garden wall

Hi there, I'm thinking of buiding a new drive which involves block walls, I haven't decided if it will be rustic block or rough cast finish. The walls will have a of between height 600m and 1.2 mtrs , I will need to step the foundations from the street to the house as there a difference of about 300...
by Newbee
Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: regulaters & hose
Replies: 0
Views: 2594

regulaters & hose

hi there, I've a caravan (static) and its fed with 19kg propane bottles for a gas fire, gas hob, gas oven & a hot water heater. the local gas fitter guy is loosing confindence among the caravaners on our site. He fitted a pipe and regulator to my van 3 yrs ago and now it is mains water serviced ...
by Newbee
Wed Jun 10, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Scottish Water
Replies: 3
Views: 2260

[quote="htg engineer"]What for ? is there an existing water supply ? or are you wanting a new supply ? Certification for what ? The local authority installed sewage and mains water connection points to each stance all we had to do was connect to these point, but they advised us we had to g...
by Newbee
Mon Jun 08, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Scottish Water
Replies: 3
Views: 2260

Scottish Water

Hi there, well the saga of certification at our caravan site roles on, Scottish Water has now said that our site is non domestic and that they now say that we need a 'licensed provider' whatever that is, its been a farce right from the start.
by Newbee
Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:16 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Can anyone recommend a reliable electric strimmer?
Replies: 0
Views: 4175

Can anyone recommend a reliable electric strimmer?

Hi folks, I've got 3 broken strimmers in my shed, I need to buy another
one, not much luck with them can anyone reccomend a reliable model, electric preffered.

Thanks in advance
by Newbee
Tue May 26, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Silicone sealer
Replies: 1
Views: 4534

Silicone sealer

I need to re-seal my new bath installed 2 months ago as the leak is now showing in the kitchen, I've had some advice about this but looking for more, whats the best silicone to use? I been advised that the clear is better and once a pigment has been added it lessons the grip. Its an acrylic bath aga...
by Newbee
Wed May 20, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Slate roof vents
Replies: 2
Views: 5340

Slate roof vents

Hi there, I had a problem with condensation in my loft 2 yrs ago and got a slater (friend of the family) to install vents in the roof, now against my better judgement he insisted on fitting 4 at the back of the house as the sun shines on the front LOL! I went with his experience and not what I knew ...
by Newbee
Tue May 12, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: draining pipes
Replies: 1
Views: 2303

draining pipes

Hi there, My mate has suggested this to drain our pipes in our caravans at the end of the season, does anyone think this will suitable it will probably need adapting and would save us from breaking some joints. Thanlks in advance Google "maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=49038&source=1#feat...
by Newbee
Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Plumbing a caravan
Replies: 2
Views: 3849

Hi there Plumbob, well I'm nearly finished, still to fit a 50mm vent pipe and the systern has a small leak inside which I could tighten a little or use some tape, some of the stance holders may have an issue with certification including myself as this was a requirement by Scottish Water prior to con...
by Newbee
Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Plumbing a caravan
Replies: 2
Views: 3849

Plumbing a caravan

Hi there, sorry for starting another topic but I need advice and wasn't sure if my last post would be noticed. I almost got all the parts but where I'm stuck is the blue pipe connections, I was in B&Q and as usual there hadn't been a plumbing advisor in all day. I need a fitting to join to 15 mm...
by Newbee
Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:18 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Adding Antifreeze to a Static caravan Central Heating
Replies: 3
Views: 24969

Hi there, I've a static which I'm in the process of plumbing in (no central heating) but the tip with antifreeze I have with static's is to put some in your toilet pan over winter instead of trying to empty it, our site is closed for 5 months over winter.
by Newbee
Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: plumbing a static caravan
Replies: 10
Views: 38369

Thanks plumbob for the reply, Screwfix don't do a stop cock to fit to the blue pipe and fit to a 15mm plastic pipe (speedfit I think) since I've to fit a drain immediatly after the stop cock can I get a stop cock that will take a drain and then fit to the 15mm plastic pipe, I hoping to fit a 3m leng...
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