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didn't put that very well, 'was thinking the installation process could need some margin on radius ... will you ever want water in the island, too, for...
sorry, missed your point about using flexible gas pipe ... so no problem on radius, but 'sounds expensive for such a long run back to where a join could be...
... Chris I think I've left enoguh space for bend radius, both for gas in the island and water at the wall. Hadn't thought about water to the island, don't...
... Aha, well, what you can't see is what I've done in the utility room :) The kitchen ducts go through the wall into the corner of the utility room. I've...
Chris Link the shutter to the smoke alarm. Self Closing doors have the closers removed, as the ink dries on the BCO certificate - or at least they do in my...
Hi Chris, In the 90's when the telcos were flooding the land with fibre - a common technique was use of "blown fibre". They laid empty ducting and the blew in ...
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I have to say it: this thread has been by far the most interesting one (to me) this year! Possibly best ever! I just hope one of the answers solves the ...
Lee, I'm no expert :-) but a few comments: * Does the ducting for the gas have to be yellow once it's inside the house as well as outside? * As you've got full...
I don't see a waste pipe for waste water out - even though you have a pipe for water in. Or am I missing something? Nick Nick Laurie PC Repairs 01458 250834...
Hi Lee, In addition to the suggestions already offered I would recommend use of a bifilar layout rather than the fairly standard ...
Brendan
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... lighter than air) then use a detector to track it down. We had a leak in the pipework from the swimming pool to the pump. The pool people put some Helium...
... Thanks Tim. Not sure about the ducting, maybe I'll buy an aerosol of yellow paint on the way home, and spray it, just in case... Laying rigid pipe - that's...
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Hi Lee, I have a Rothenberger RP50 - good piece of kit. Have a look at the RP30 at e.g.: http://www.fwb.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/FWBGroup/021VIP/64170 HTH ...
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... Don't forget the elbows and a short-ish stub on each end as it will be much easier to solder onto an upright section than trying to join it all down inside...
Just a reminder on how to join to join the UK_Selfbuild group - been asked to re-post this for people who wish to send to colleagues etc. The UK_Selfbuild...
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Lee I did the same with our island, minus the gas connection. I ran everything in either waste pipe or conduit. Don't forget that the island will probably...
I bought a tower for about £400. It's been invaluable - adapted to make 2 towers with planks across etc. If you're nervous about these things, you can get...
Try a leak sealer - but the proper stuff for the job! Fernox do a few: http://www.fernox.com/?cccpage=leak_sealer_ls_i&sub=4 Regards Colin ... outside the ... ...
Anyone else interested in that approach ought to look at Ebay Item number: 260225294691 ! Absolutely no idea who seller is or anything about him or his goods...
All We have just moved and now have over 30 strong packing boxes and loads packing paper (sort of A2 size, suitable for wrapping things in). This was all...
Eric, I rang a few hire and scaff companies and most were about £4 each (13ft boards) for their old stock. I got hold of perfectly usable boards from my...
Hi Guys, It's been a few years since I've lurked here but I always appreciated the help and advice you guys gave during my first self build... Well the bug has...
For you "internal" foundations perhaps Swift Foundations may have an elegant solution in their Plinth design concrete bases. www.swiftfoundations.co.uk Not a...
Tim's posted a few interestings, lately ... which made me think of the lamp in the dining-room at Waddeston, over the table, made from smashed crockery, and...
A builder I know built his own house with a level threshold to comply with Part M. As soon as the inspection was complete he dug it away to leave a step down,...
My BC told me last week we do not need to have self closers on our FDs. Implied they used to insist on it, but no longer. Simon ... BCO ... ?? ... to the ... ...
