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  1. exedon2

    Radiator tails weeping

    Loctite 55 switched to it years ago never had a rad tail leak with it and at one point we were turning our over 20 dwellings a month.
  2. exedon2

    Texture metal lined pipe?

    We have used tectite metal a lot should be used with classic fittings. Use tectite chamfer tool I've got set that fit in cordless. Have used it with speedfit fittings on temporary jobs (site toilets ect) in truth never had a leak. Used speedfit cap ends when pressure testing as well without...
  3. exedon2

    W-plan pump run on

    We use eph stuff all the time very reliable but I still wouldn't fit a 3 port valve. Your draining down and saving £30 against two 2 ports ain't worth doing . Y plan = shorter lifespan and more difficult to trouble shoot.
  5. exedon2

    F&e tank vent pipe pouring hot water

    Clear pictures of where open vent and cold feed connected to system would be useful. Get a decent magnet and see if it 'sticks' to pipework in that area Try pulling some sentinel X400 in system to clear sludge.
  6. exedon2

    F&e tank vent pipe pouring hot water

    Not weird a common symptom of a tank feed system not working correctly. Shaun has listed most common causes it needs sorting urgently while you still have a boiler and radiators that hold water.
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    Condensate waste thought's,?

    Picture of boiler with a 15 year service record by same company Thoughts on condensate waste?
  9. exedon2

    2 gas fires in a divided room?

    Just had a call from my 94 year old aunt (lives on south coast) Today had a annual gas service. Many years ago very large room dividend in two plastered stud wall pair of doors in middle doors never opened (but could be) Gas fire in each room, engineer has disconnected one fire saying you...
  10. exedon2

    Oil fired aga combined feed and vent

    Re-boilering large property found existing 45kw oil boiler and oil aga shares same feed tank Aga is on a combined feed and vent My inclination is to change it thoughts?
  11. exedon2

    I'm a DIY homeowner repacing an outside toilet pan to a salt glazed spigot in concrete

    Pan connectors are made to accommodate the different sizes in fact it will be tighter into salt glazed than modern plastic. Bead of silicone sealant on to leading edge of pan connector job done.
  13. exedon2

    I'm a DIY homeowner repacing an outside toilet pan to a salt glazed spigot in concrete

    The spigot of existing pan finishers slightly above finished floor. I would get rid of existing pan then take a angle grinder with a diamond blade and cut off the drain at finished floor level. Should then be able to get a new pan connector to fit int drain. Don't forget P P E when taking...
  14. exedon2

    Cylinder for DIY thermal store

    Try Newark cylinders have bought several special cylinders/ thermal stores from them Delivery bit pricey I'm lucky to be near enough to collect

We recommend City Plumbing Supplies, BES, and Plumbing Superstore for all plumbing supplies.

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