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  1. Amateur

    22, 15 & 10mm Rad Pipes

    Hi all. I just wanted to know what effect, if any, it will have on my combi heating system replacing some of the 10mm pipes to my rads with 15mm? Its a bungalow and the boiler is piped up to span most of the loft in 22mm. This is then stepped to 15mm and then to 10mm for the drops down to the...
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    DIYer updating plumbing fittings in cloakroom toilet - Help needed

    I totally agree, youre a time served professional tradesperson and im a keen amateur that is always looking to learn. Nothing wrong with opinions from both sides of the fence though. Its an open forum so lets all play nice and get along and help fellow members out where we can!;)
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    DIYer updating plumbing fittings in cloakroom toilet - Help needed

    Is there something wrong with that then? Ive not once pretended to be anything other than an Amateur so i didnt see the problem in offering a bit of input for consideration to a fellow DIY'er.:( Maybe i missed the listed criteria section of "Professionals Only" when I signed up?:rolleyes: I...
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    DIYer updating plumbing fittings in cloakroom toilet - Help needed

    I only found out about chrome solder fittings a few weeks back when i posted a pic of a rad i put in my kitchen with chrome pipework. Not sure i fancy stripping back the chrome on every joint though for the solder. if youre not spot on you would have a poorly soldered joint or exposed copper...
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    DIYer updating plumbing fittings in cloakroom toilet - Help needed

    Dont forget jointing compound on your compression fittings. As a DIY'er its a recent discovery for me as I always used to ptfe the olive, compound is sooo much easier to use.
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    DIYer updating plumbing fittings in cloakroom toilet - Help needed

    Yeah, it was turned off a bit to reduce the flow as the mixer tap just loved to fire water out of the sink and soak you and the floor if you were half asleep and lifted the lever all the way up. Tiling was a mixture of wet, dry and hole cutters. Only my second tiling job so was happy with it.
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    DIYer updating plumbing fittings in cloakroom toilet - Help needed

    Cheers, I try to do as much as I can myself so love these forums for advice. Cracking bit of tiling too I must add, by me! :D
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    DIYer updating plumbing fittings in cloakroom toilet - Help needed

    Are the pipes on show at all or well concealed by a pedestal? I recently did my bathroom but as we had a good view of them when taking a bath i did them like this -
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    Amateur Mistake With Radiator Drain Valve?

    Hi all. First post on here although ive found this forum very informative as a visitor many times in the past. Im just an amateur DIY'er that likes to have a go at jobs around the home. Just a quick question, I fitted a new larger rad on a different wall in our kitchen diner that is currently...
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