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| Re: Rising Main Water Pressure (by Hepworth Plumbing Products Team on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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Hep2O is perfectly suitable in this mains cold water application even at pressures in excess of 9 bar. Hep2O is rated at 12 bar at 20 deg C, however there is a factor of safety built in to the pressure rating of 1.5 times, i.e. 18 bar, which is also the recommended test pressure ... (more) |
| My country got invaded and all I got was this lousy sign (by Toby on 12 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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http://www.ryano.net/iraq/?545522 with apologies to Lcpl Boudreaux for any embarrassment an association with IMM may cause. ... (more) |
| Screwfix Kinzo angle grinder (by David W.E. Roberts on 12 May 2004, 27 replies) |
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Hi, yes, it has finally turned up - a reorder via a different carrier. ... (more) |
| Re: Central heating using radiators in an open plan house with high ceilings (by usenet on 12 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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| You suffocate..... ... (more) |
| Rocking horse plans? (by Richard on 12 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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| Any decent rocking horse plans available online? ... (more) |
| tall retaining wall (by Nick Brooks on 12 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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I need to build a tall ( about 1.5m) retaining wall. The soil is very stony and compacted and the upper surfaces used only by foot traffic. I'm planning a 500mm wide trench for foundations. Then a course of ... (more) |
| Re: How to Disable Gas Fire Thermostatic Control (by Nick Finnigan on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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| Turn it up very high? (Assuming there is some other control). ... (more) |
| Re: T/G Floor panels (by Toby on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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You can but use the 22mm stuff rather than 18mm. Add noggins between the joists at suitable intervals to support the join, especially a four panel join. Put glue in the groove as well or you will forever have squeaky floors, for the same reason leave a 5 > 10mm gap at the wall (which will be ... (more) |
| Best cordless drill? (by Bobby on 12 May 2004, 21 replies) |
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I need a new cordless drill and being pretty hopeless at DIY I don't have a clue which one to buy. Any ideas? I don't want to spend a great deal of money. It's only for odd-jobs around the house. One with a screwdriver facility sounds good. And maybe a hammer drill. ... (more) |
| Notifying Neighbours Of Planning Application. (by Stuart on 12 May 2004, 14 replies) |
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A friend of mine is considering attempting to get planning permission to build a 3ft fence around her front garden in what is ,essentially,an open plan estate ( South Lanarkshire). She was previously successful in getting planning permission in a different Council( Glasgow) jurisdiction for a ... (more) |
| Re: Installing an upstairs toilet (by The Natural Philosopher on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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| An insuperable one, with no slope. ... (more) |
| Re: Eating fox? (Aldi). (by Martin Crossley on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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If only you did! (get what you pay for) (BTW, I had some really delicious peaches from Stockport Aldi last summer) My best example is Bockwurst. The local supermarkets (Somerfield and Kwik Save) both only sell ... (more) |
| Re: Installing an upstairs toilet (by Lurch on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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Then you can't do it, liquids, or semi liquidy objects, only flow downhill. I would imagine you'd have 6" joists min, that's ~50mm fall over 5000mm. 1:100, in other words. ... (more) |
| Re: Installing an upstairs toilet (by Christian McArdle on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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You're in Saniflo territory, unless you can run another complete soil pipe to sewers outside. Saniflos work reasonably well in en-suites, as there are no children or visitors to clog them with entire bog rolls or tampons. ... (more) |
| OT: slightly. PAL TV conversion. (by Lurch on 12 May 2004, 14 replies) |
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Hi all, I've just acquired an in car TFT Screen with tuner. The instructions say it's NTSC and the manufacturers blurb on the advert says it's PAL B/G/NTSC. ... (more) |
| Joining CAT5 cable (by Roland Burr on 12 May 2004, 19 replies) |
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Well -ish. I've been planning to network our 2nd PS2 and also put in an iLink connection between them. Now they are in rooms far apart and you cannot buy v long ilink cables nor I think can you buy ilink connectors??? ... (more) |
| Re: Building an extension (by Andy@nospam.co.uk on 12 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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Other have answered most of your questions. I would say that the porch on the front is the least likely to get permission. This depends on a lot of things especially your council but in West London ... (more) |
| Bathroom fan wiring query (sorry!) (by Lobster on 12 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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I know that bathroom fans seem to be one of the most oft-covered I'm installing a simple bathroom extractor fan (Screwfix 15927); I'd like to wire it through a 2-gang light switch on the landing; ie, the two switches would control the bathroom light and fan completely ... (more) |
| UFH sensors in the floor or on the wall? (by Sean on 12 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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| Does anyone have an idea on what is the best for temperature control in the house ... (more) |
| Re: Inductance hobs? (by BigWallop on 12 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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This should answer your question: http://www.kuhnrikon.ch/english/pagesnav/framesE4.htm?KE_EhIn.htm ... (more) |
| Re: A.E. Headen Site Hut. (by MBQ on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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They're still used today. The local council have one in Towcester to store grit for the roads. MBQ ... (more) |
| Length of earth rod (by Pandora on 12 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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I'm proposing to run a 230V electricity supply to my garage (30m from house) using underground SWA cable. I need a ground rod to supply the garage with a safe earth. The ... (more) |
| Re: filthy beggar (by geoff on 12 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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| Stick it in a Dyson washing machine ... (more) |
| Re: How to Disable Gas Fire Thermostatic Control (by BigWallop on 12 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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It isn't really a safe procedure to do Sir, as it changes the characteristics of how the fire does its job. Also, if the thermostat is a mechanical type, which it most likely is, it needs to be totally removed from the equation if you want to by-pass it. This means that you need to tamper with the main burner unit and control knobs which ... (more) |
| Update: was Re: lath and plaster ceiling (by mate on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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"mate" wrote <snip> Just thought i'd put an update on for anyone googling for this kind ... (more) |
| Removing mildew from Silicone sealant? (by £$oteric on 12 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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Are there any *effective* mildew removers on the market? Trying to remove some extremely stubborn staining from my shower-tray/tiling join. ... (more) |
| gas fire / oxy sensor failure (by Colin Wilson on 12 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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How hard are these damn things to replace ? - I had it replaced under warranty at about 3 years old from new, and its gone again. There is definitely no shortage of oxygen, but I believe they can be ... (more) |
| Secondary Glazing (by Dalesgate on 12 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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I have just had a quote for secondary glazing a traditional 1930s curved 5-section bay window., with 2 top openers and 3 bottom openers, and the estimate was £1750. This is almost as much as double glazing (i.e. complete replacement) of the same window. ... (more) |
| Re: Building an extension (by BrianSmedley121 on 12 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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x-no-archive: yes No, it's totally wrong. Aceptability will depend on design, size, impact on heighbours, that sort of thing. Go and see your plannng offic ewith a sketch & get their views. ... (more) |
| Re: Sensor systems Oil watchman, technical details wanted (by Lawrence on 12 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Have more dtails now. The frequency is 433.92 Mhz. The receiving end has a generic UHF data receiver probably same as used everywhere. This then feeds into a PIC ... (more) |
| Re: Cooker Hood and Gas Hob (mains) supply (by Andrew Gabriel on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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Appliances with motors have to have separate isolators, so you can maintain them with no risk of motor starting. ... (more) |
| Question about tanking....? (by troubleinstore on 12 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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Yesterday, I had the building control officer come to see me about some damp which is affecting the inside of the outside wall at the back of the house. He told me that the reason for the damp was when the previous occupier ... (more) |
| Re: Yesterdays weather and burglar alarms (by hudsterou on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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Thundery weather? None here. ... (more) |
| What type of Trowel ? (by Red Devil on 12 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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Hi all I am about to attempt some plastering for the first time, and I am wondering which tools to purchase. ... (more) |
| External Kitchen drain problem (by ikr2 on 12 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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Our kitchen drain is situated on the patio just outside the kitchen. The pipe from the bath/ bathroom sink and gutter terminates about 5 cm above the grate. The pipe from the kitchen sink does likewise. ... (more) |
| Re: I would like to share this with you (by G&M on 12 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Why would you ? Please don't do so again. ... (more) |
| Capacitors on induction motor tools (by mike on 12 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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I've had two tools die on me in the last fortnight. The first was a cement mixer and the second a table saw. Both had induction motors and in both cases it was the capacitor that supplies the starting torque that failed... an acrid smell followed by a humming and a ... (more) |
| Re: T/G Floor panels (by BigWallop on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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This site might be of help: http://www.readersdigest.co.uk/diy/webpages/274_275.htm ... (more) |
| Re: Mini-digger digging parallel to wall (by Alan Campbell on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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Derek <oscail@yahoo.com> wrote in message Hi, ... (more) |
| OT] House surveyor, how to choose? (by GB on 12 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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I need to have a house surveyed and I am not sure how to choose one as there are a lot on the internet. I need the survey for a structual survey, as the ... (more) |
| Re: Installing an upstairs toilet (by BigWallop on 12 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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Not really feasible to run solid waste in a horizontal pipe as it gets easily stuck to the inside edges, so it's best to have as steep a running angle as possible so the whole pipe flushed after being used. ... (more) |
| Re: Inductance hobs? (by nick smith on 12 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Yes we have had a Neff 4 hob item for 3 years - I reckon they are excellent - Very fast as the heat is produced by about 50 Khz eddy currents in the base of the saucepan and the "rings" vary between about 1 and 2 Kilowatts rating, adjustable in 20 steps. You can't use glass or aluminium (strangely) saucepans and the recommended ones have a ferrous content ... (more) |
| Re: How to Disable Gas Fire Thermostatic Control (by Ed Sirett on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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Modifying the controls on any gas appliance is definitely contrary to the law. 8-( ... (more) |
| Re: Potterton Boiler (by geoff on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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It's either the air pressure switch, or, more likely the pcb look at my site www.cetltd.com ... (more) |
| Buying matching locks (by James Fidell on 12 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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The new house has four doors with matching locks. I'm not sure of the terminology, but I think they're a combined latch (the sprung bolt that withdraws from the plate in the door-frame when the handle is turned) and a deadbolt operated by a key. Thus any of the four doors can be ... (more) |
| Cleaning Gravestones (by Dave Firman on 12 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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My grandmother's grave is in dire need of cleaning, the white marble looking grey and some of the lead letters are showing signs of distress. What can I use to clean the marble? I have tried a mild detergent solution to no avail and a not so mild solution also TNA... ... (more) |
| Re: What is considered good space around kitchen island (by Vortex on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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We planned a new kitchen last year, and my wife dragged me kicking and screaming to Wickes kitchen dept to use their free design service. The sycophantic creep in the shop plugged all key dimensions into his design ... (more) |
| Re: Potterton Boiler (by geoff on 12 May 2004, no replies) |
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| It's not the relay sticking, it's either a capacitor or the zener diode ... (more) |
| (Another) Screwfix catalogue oddity (by John Stumbles on 12 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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Current cat (Vol 74) page 179 2D Task light Quote D19417-74 price £19.99. Used to be £14.99 all the time I ws dithering about whether to get one or not. Damn, just when I'd bitten the bullet and was about to order it they've put the price up. But just checked online and sod me if it isn't £14.99 ... (more) |
| Re: covering water marks (by Harry Ziman on 13 May 2004, no replies) |
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I had a similar situation and used ordinary primer in the end. After a couple of coats of emulsion I can't see it at all now. ... (more) |
| Re: covering water marks (by Set Square on 13 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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You *can* get special paint for this - but I have always found oil-based white undercoat to be pretty effective. Apply this to the affected area and let it dry before applying the final emulsion paint. ... (more) |
| Re: Wall Tiling (by Julian Ashcroft on 13 May 2004, no replies) |
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Got a letter at work a few weks back from a tiler giving his latest figures. These were quoted at £18.00 per square metre, everything supplied other than the tiles. ... (more) |
| Re: SWA right up to sw nr CU? (by Christian McArdle on 13 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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They do an excellent Volex one that I bought a couple of weeks ago for my shed. The VGCKIT. It looks pretty waterproof and is cheap as chips, given that it is IP rated. ... (more) |
| laminate edging for kitchen worktop (by MattP on 13 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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Hello all. Have a question which I'm sure's been covered before, but I couldn't find any specific reference to it. ... (more) |
| Brick, Mortar and Pointing (by Phöènix on 13 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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Paying some attention to the externals this month has raised some questions. 1. What's best to use to clean creamy coloured bricks. Maybe just washing up liquid but as they are 20 feet up I thought I may ask before getting out the ... (more) |
| Re: covering water marks (by Roland Burr on 13 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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You should be able to paint the area with a couple of coats of Unibond and then whatever paint you like... ... (more) |
| Re: Screwfix 30-day policy (by Mary Fisher on 13 May 2004, no replies) |
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I don't have the experience but if you can't be bothered to keep to the contract why should they bother to accommodate you? Just because an employee has in the past doesn't make it company policy. ... (more) |
| Hydrated Lime in render? (by -= debully =- on 13 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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Can anyone give a precise reason why Hydrated Lime is used in exterior rendering? Been told to use a 4sand / 1 cement / 1 HL mix, but never come accross HL ... (more) |
| Re: SWA right up to sw nr CU? (by Lurch on 13 May 2004, no replies) |
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I've got boxes full of GE MCB's. Email me your address and which ones your short of, (I notice you've already found some), and they're yours. ... (more) |
| instruction manuals (by Mortimer on 13 May 2004, no replies) |
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Just heard of this site on Steve Wrights website of the day www.instruction-manuals.co.uk where you can get manuals or links to other sites with manuals and information available - might be of use. ... (more) |
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