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by TomBowyer
Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Polyplumb - viable to replace old copper pipes?
Replies: 1
Views: 2090

Polyplumb - viable to replace old copper pipes?

Hi, Ive got a mess of copper pipe around an old house which id like to replace, firstly because some of its leaking and secondly because I hate messy pipework. Getting a plumber in to sort it all could be expensive for both labour and new copper. Would it be viable to use polyplumb or similar to rep...
by TomBowyer
Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Shouldnt this tank have insulation on it?
Replies: 3
Views: 2151

Re: Shouldnt this tank have insulation on it?

Ahh, right thanks, from a distance the blue/green/grey stuff looked solid like it was the shell of the tank.

Why does the tank have cold water at the top, does that supply the bathroom/outside taps or something?
by TomBowyer
Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Shouldnt this tank have insulation on it?
Replies: 3
Views: 2151

Shouldnt this tank have insulation on it?

Hi,
I think this is my hot water tank (immersion heater?). If so, shouldnt it have some insulation wrapped around it, or does it have some clever form of internal insulation?

Or... is it actually a cold water tank?

Image:
http://www.jez.im/public/immersion.jpg

Thanks!
Tom.
by TomBowyer
Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:07 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Should I replace pipe insulation (asbestos?)
Replies: 1
Views: 2089

Should I replace pipe insulation (asbestos?)

Hi, Ive taken up the floor and found pipework below insulated with what looks like old rags (see picture). Picture: m Should I: 1. Leave it as is because its fine 2. Take all the old insulation off and replace with newer/better insulation (maybe the grey foam circular stuff that has a slit in it?) 3...
by TomBowyer
Thu Oct 25, 2012 4:37 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: What should I use instead of floorboards?
Replies: 1
Views: 4020

What should I use instead of floorboards?

Hi, I just found my suspended timber floor was rotten and had to rip up the entire thing (floorboards, joists, the lot). I now have a 2' deep hole where my lounge used to be. I plan to purchase joists and re-fit exactly what was already there, just with new wood. The one bit I dont care for is floor...
by TomBowyer
Thu Oct 25, 2012 2:41 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Is this the correct way to install Celotex?
Replies: 2
Views: 24860

Is this the correct way to install Celotex?

Hi, I wonder if someone could help me please; Im planning on installing rigid board insulation (e.g celotex/kingspan) on the inside of my house (its a 1920s bungalow with thin 15cm timber frame walls). Would you mind advising on the following? 1. I assume I can just leave the existing walls and plas...
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