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  1. A

    Leak in wall to look at in the morning. Where to start?

    Hi, I'm going to this job in the morning, see pics. Where would you start? I'm thinking around the tap outside as there is signs of a leak there and would have obviously run down. Or do I start inside near the stopcock? Anyone had anything similar? I can't get there until 0830 so I want to...
  2. N

    Boiler seal collar on external wall

    Hi, Looking for advice as noticed today that the rubber collar seal with sits around the flue of my condensing boiler is coming away slightly on the top part from the external brickwork...is this something which needs to be looked at? Think the birds have been pulling at it! Thanks
    • Nat C
    • Thread
    • boiler wall
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: Boilers
  3. M

    Combi boiler flue through soild external wall

    Despite BG covering my boiler with Homecare for years, they have just decided that the external flue is now not sufficient - quoting new Regulations - and they won't cover my boiler any more! The flue has a large square opening (as shown) and is around 200mm deep. Can anyone recommend how to...
    • Mr M
    • Thread
    • boiler combi combi boiler flue wall
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Boilers
  4. M

    25mm Gap between the cistern and wall.

    Hi all, just had a new wc fitted and there is a 25mm gap between the cistern and the tiled wall, the only thing holding it all in place are the two screws holding the pan down. Is there any thing I can use to fill the gap and support the cistern? Thanks.
  5. S

    Positioning of boiler Flue on external wall

    Hi, I’ve bought a new build that’s just had kitchen installed (due for completion in 8 weeks) I went to see house this week and saw my house differs to others on site. (They are semi-detached and mirror each other, with flue on the side) my semi detached is different, they put my flue on front...
    • Sarah J
    • Thread
    • boiler flue wall
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Boilers
  6. M

    Wall Mounted Electric Fire Under Boiler

    Hi, I've converted half my out-house into a small office. It's getting rather cold in there now the temperature is starting to drop. I want to wall mount an electric fire but the only space available is underneath my boiler. I'm concerned this could be dangerous. Any advice is welcome...
    • MrPaul
    • Thread
    • boiler electric fire wall
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Boilers
  7. S

    Fitting a Gas Fire on an external wall.

    Hi all. My mother has a large lounge with central heating. Because the layout forces a sofa to block a rad she also uses a portable gas heater in the winter months. She now wants to replace this with a fitted unit. The lounge has a faux surround on an external wall with no obstructions outside...
  8. Y

    Shower hose too small for wall fitting

    Hi, I currently have a shower with an aerator attached at the wall fixings. I have just bought a new shower head with an integral aerator, so no longer need the original one. However, when I remove it, the shower hose (standard fit) no longer fits as the aerator tapers from 2cm diameter to...
  9. Rob Foster

    1 m of 5inch twin wall needed to finish a project off

    I will happily pay and collect in N/W around merseyside Thanks Rob Foster
  10. Rob Foster

    I need 1m of 5inch twin wall to finish off a project at home

    Has anybody got a bit left over please N/W ie merseyside I will quite happily pay etc many thanks Rob Foster
  11. P

    Longer spigot needed through wall ?

    Hi, Flowplast,pushfit, soil pipe double socket 92.5 bend. New soil stack for new second floor toilet Looks like I need to make a bigger hole in outside and inside wall so that the sockets go into the hole through the wall to match up with the pipe clip distance on the outside stack.... Am I...
  12. E

    Sealing Back to Wall Pan

    The Boss wants me to seal the sides and top of the pan against the WC cabinet. Obviously I will seal around the base but I think sides and top will look rubbish. What do others think?
  13. Uheat – Jake

    Free uHeat 2018 World Cup Wall Chart (Win A Tablet!)

    Order your Free Wall Chart here or click the button above. As a valued Trade Customer of Uheat, we'd like to send you our FIFA 2018 World Cup wall chart (worth £7.95). BUT you need to be quick, we only have 1,000 of them to give away and they're already flying out of the door! Follow every...
  14. J

    Leaking shower pod/wall hung shower unit

    Came across this unusual shower unit. Sirrus shower, leaking from the hoses on the back, which are perishing. They are pushed onto spigots then secured using jubilees. Anyone know where I can get some new hoses? Thanks
  15. J

    flue 110mm from wall ??

    looking for a boiler that is the flue is 110mm away from the back wall anyone any ideas peace out
  16. F

    Wall mounted tap is too long...is it possible to shorten?

    Hello, Here is the tap I have basin mixer - bathroom taps and mixers - synergie - VADO After installation, the tap spout is too long and situated too high, so the water stream is missing the sink! It would be very expensive and difficult to lower or change the tap as it is wall mounted. Do...
  17. J

    Recommendations for wall scanner?

    Hi all, I'm planning to buy a wall scanner, that can detect copper pipes, joists and electrics. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks, Jennie
  18. M

    Wall type? Advice needed please

    Hi all. Ive been helping my brother in his newly aquired house and the internal walls are breeze block. Not the notmal type I’ve seen before but they seem to have hay in them? Also they’re not solid all the way through. I’ll add a picture as its easier. My question is whether its safe for them...
  19. M

    vertical wall chase for gas pipe installation

    If installing a vertical gas pipe in a wall chase. And fully encasing after. Do most people try and avoid the perks joints in the wall? As they are not always fully sealed with mortar. Or maybe its just the new build site I work on there not. Thanks for any thoughts.
  20. jambokaos87

    Strange stain on bedroom wall...

    Hi guys, Was looking for a bit of advice on a dark stain that I noticed above my bedroom door. It doesn't feel damp to the touch but there's an area of brownish staining in and around it. This staining doesn't feel damp either. Here's a few pictures: Meet Google Drive – One place for all...
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