Where to put softener in water system? Discussion Thread
I live in Azerbaijan, the house has three full bathrooms and has had up to 7 people living there. We store about 5-6 tonnes of water - a necessity because we've had no mains water for the last 2-3 days.
We currently have two plastic...
Modernising a Domestic Servants call system Discussion ThreadModernising a Domestic Servants call system Electrical Advice
I have a house built around 1900 with a servants call system. The indicator/bell unit is similar to the one shown in the attachment and the push buttons are all in place...
grade B ld1 conventional fire detection system Discussion Threadgrade B ld1 conventional fire detection system Electrical Advice
Are fire alarm companies/engineers the only people who can certify Grade B LD1 conventional fire detection systems? It’s on a domestic house
Or can any spark self...
Replaceing Immersion tank with energy efficient system Discussion Thread
I am moving into an all electric small flat which has an Elson Opal 144ltr immersion on eco 7. However, the bathroom has been modernised with an electric shower and bath removed, so now ony a bathroom and kitchen sink...
water pressure problem, unvented system Discussion Thread
I'm trying to sort out a problem with low water pressure at my elderly parent's house where they have an unvented system. I got a plumber in about a month ago who repressurised the system, after which it seemed better. However there...
Central heating system cleaning Discussion Thread
Hi all, I have added a bottle of Fernox F3 into my towel radiator upstairs, I have run the heating for a good few days now.
I have bleed off points downstairs I can attach a hosepipe to drain the system.
Question when all the water has drained...
surge protection for heating system Discussion Threadsurge protection for heating system Electrical Advice
last week, houses in the road had a power cut one evening, although we hadn't at that stage...then, in bed near midnight, we were dozing, then heard a loud pop in the hall....got up and...
New plumbing & heating system advice Discussion Thread
Hello,
I'm installing a new central heating & plumbing system and just wanted to run through my design choices to make sure I haven't overlooked anything! It's a 2 bed, 1 bathroom semi detached house.
These are the proposed appliances...
New plumbing & heating system advice Discussion Thread
Hello,
I'm installing a new central heating & plumbing system and just wanted to run through my design choices to make sure I haven't overlooked anything! It's a 2 bed, 1 bathroom semi-detached house.
These are the proposed appliances...
Closed Loop Control System for IR Heater Discussion ThreadClosed Loop Control System for IR Heater Electrical Advice
Hello All,
This is Vaithees from India. We are using an IR heater for a vacuum & non-vacuum chamber and got a heater from Chinese company and its supply will be 208VAC 3 Phase...
Baxi system boiler and Opentherm Discussion Thread
Hello
Does anyone know if its possible to connect an Opentherm thermostat such as a Nest to a Baxi 800 System boiler.
I know its possible with a Baxi 800 Combi but I cannot find any information on achieving this with a system boiler.
I...
One pipe system condensing boiler. Discussion Thread
Would a one pipe system work efficiently on a condensing boiler as the return type would likely be below 54c all the time. So the boiler would run in condensing mode. Alot of condensing boilers don't run in condensing mode.
One pipe system...
Is there a flexible pipe suitable for a secondary hot water circulatory system? Discussion Thread
I'd be grateful for some advice please.
I'm doing a stable conversion which requires a secondary circulatory system. The plumber (yes, he is qualified) initially didn't realise this and when...
Changing from system to combi boiler with under floor pipework. Discussion Thread
Wondering should i change a system boiler with a combi if I have underfloor pipes in a single storey 2 bed 90s bungalow There are only 9 bungalows in the close and I was told 2 of these had leaks in floor when...
Hi there, hoping for some help here. I am about to install a small (2.2x2.5m approx) area of tiles in our utility. I am using 900x900x10 tiles and ideally would like to keep the junction with our kitchen floor (engineered wood) as flush as possible. That means there is approx 15mm depth to play...
Hi,
I am a keen DIYer and have chosen an Impey Aqua Dec 4 and waterguard tanking kit. The Aqua dec 4 is 1.6x0.9m in size so was as real challenge to get level and properly supported into a concrete bathroom floor. The Dec is completely solid with absolutely no movement anywhere on its surface...
Hi everyone, as tiles are getting bigger and bigger I'm looking for a new cutter. Now my question is, would it be better to buy a 1250mm montolit slide cutter or would I be best off buying the flash line system for up to large format of 3.4 meters? I just don't know how efficient that would be...
was looking at getting the premtool leveling system to do my bathroom.
I noticed their system has a separate set of pliers for the wall and floor:
https://www.protilertools.co.uk/product/premtool-tile-levelling-system-wall-pliers-tls-wlpl...
I plan to lay a circa 8m x 4m patio using a concrete slab and fixing with tile adhesive. The porcelain tiles will be 1200 x 600 or 900 x 450, I want to use a half bond with the longest edge parallel to the 8m length of the slab.
I'm looking for recomendations on adhesive and a levelling system...
Unipipe underfloor heating
Hi guys, anyone tiled over this product? It’s polystyrene grooved product that heating pipes run through over laid with a metal fibred strong board. New product to me and would like any advice or procedures req prior to tiling. Can’t seem to find any info on it.