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by proftanda
Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Moving socket after radiator install
Replies: 4
Views: 1413

Re: Moving socket after radiator install

OK. Thank you!
by proftanda
Sat Feb 05, 2022 3:59 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Moving socket after radiator install
Replies: 4
Views: 1413

Re: Moving socket after radiator install

Thanks for the reply. If it’s better to leave it then we’re happy to just do that. The socket is the only one on that side of the room, on the ground floor in an external brick wall. I guess our question was whether an electrician would need access to the socket if we wanted one added nearby on the ...
by proftanda
Sat Feb 05, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Moving socket after radiator install
Replies: 4
Views: 1413

Moving socket after radiator install

We’re moving a radiator to an outside (solid brick) wall. There’s currently a mains socket directly in the middle of the spot we’ve chosen. Our heating engineer is booked to install the rad next week. We’ve struggled to find someone to move the socket before the rad’s installed so we’re now looking ...
by proftanda
Tue Jul 20, 2021 10:50 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Confused by kitchen tap fitting!
Replies: 4
Views: 1709

Re: Confused by kitchen tap fitting!

Great. Will do. Thank you for alll your help!
by proftanda
Sun Jul 18, 2021 11:45 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Confused by kitchen tap fitting!
Replies: 4
Views: 1709

Re: Confused by kitchen tap fitting!

Thanks! That’s perfect. One thing I forgot to mention is that there is just a flat metal disc inside the connector - see first pic. There’s no washer of any kind.

Will I need to buy a fibre or rubber washer to seal the connection inside?

Thanks again!
by proftanda
Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Confused by kitchen tap fitting!
Replies: 4
Views: 1709

Confused by kitchen tap fitting!

We’ve just bought a kitchen mixer tap on eBay that already has flexible connectors attached. These appear to run inside the body of the tap and can’t be removed. The end is a female threaded cap - pictured. We’re trying to connect this to a 15mm copper pipe but can’t find the correct fitting. Can an...
by proftanda
Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:34 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Another leaky basin waste...
Replies: 1
Views: 1758

Re: Another leaky basin waste...

Forgot to add the link... This is the replacement I’ve tried, that still leaks...
https://www.toolstation.com/trap-inlet-washer/p99131

Any suggestions for what to use instead welcome!
by proftanda
Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:07 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Another leaky basin waste...
Replies: 1
Views: 1758

Another leaky basin waste...

This may be an easy problem but I still can’t fix it! I have a bathroom basin with a metal bottle trap. I lost the original washer/gasket that seals the connection between the bottle trap and the metal threaded end of the plug below the sink. I’ve tried replacing it with this rubber washer which app...
by proftanda
Fri Mar 19, 2021 7:43 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Finding replacement shower ventilator lamp
Replies: 2
Views: 1755

Re: Finding replacement shower ventilator lamp

Perfect. Thank you!
by proftanda
Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:28 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Finding replacement shower ventilator lamp
Replies: 2
Views: 1755

Finding replacement shower ventilator lamp

Hi, we’re trying to find a replacement MR16 lamp for a ventilator above a shower with a built in down light. The transformer doesn’t support low power LED lamps so it has to be 20w or greater. We’re not sure what the correct IP rating for this lamp would be and, in any case, can’t find any non-LED l...
by proftanda
Mon Jan 18, 2016 11:57 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Sealant Between Wood Worktop and Glass Splashback
Replies: 2
Views: 4372

Re: Sealant Between Wood Worktop and Glass Splashback

Thanks. How about an oil based mastic like this?

http://www.sealantsandtoolsdirect.co.uk ... 24843.html

The largest gap I need to fill is about 2-3mm. It says I only forms a skin rather than completely drying.

Have you got any experience of this?

Thanks!

Nick
by proftanda
Sat Jan 16, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Sealant Between Wood Worktop and Glass Splashback
Replies: 2
Views: 4372

Sealant Between Wood Worktop and Glass Splashback

Hi there, I'm fitting a wooden worktop in my new (ex-display) kitchen. The kitchen came with an mdf board that was the splashback - fronted with a plastic coating (it looks like a plain laminate worktop). I'm using this but I'm adding a glass splashback panel to go behind the hob. The worktop is oil...
by proftanda
Sun Jan 03, 2016 12:02 am
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Fitting appliances below boiler in kitchen cabinet
Replies: 2
Views: 13776

Re: Fitting appliances below boiler in kitchen cabinet

Great. Thank you!

We were worried that there's a safety regulation or issues that we weren't aware of.
by proftanda
Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:18 am
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Fitting appliances below boiler in kitchen cabinet
Replies: 2
Views: 13776

Fitting appliances below boiler in kitchen cabinet

Hi, I've recently had a new combo boiler fitted in a kitchen cabinet. It's fitted at the very top of a tall unit, with pipe work running straight down to skirting level. We're now looking at replacing our cooker in the kitchen and have thought about using the space in the tall unit below the boiler ...
by proftanda
Sat Oct 03, 2015 11:15 pm
Forum: DIY Computers Forum
Topic: VERY POOR BROADBAND SPEED
Replies: 2
Views: 4532

Re: VERY POOR BROADBAND SPEED

Hi, I'd agree with collectors - put everything back as best you can and call your ISP. You could potentially test with an alternate PC to discount it being an issue but I'd say it's more likely to be a problem on the line or the equipment they've supplied. Keep a log of your broadband speeds and mak...
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