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Bath Surround / Boxing In, and concealed pipework
Nickfromwales replied to Onoff's topic in Bathrooms, Ensuites & Wetrooms
Trés bien Rodney. Youll thank me this time next year . Probably. -
Wanted: 92.5 degree double branch adaptor (110mm)
Nickfromwales replied to ProDave's topic in General Plumbing
That would work. As long as air can get to the vertically falling slug of water then vacuum deficit would be taken care of. No probs with that arrangement, as long as the branch is a Y with a 45 in it to rectify back to 90o. Essentially your then sending the 'products of nourishment' from pan 2 towards the corner branch, rather than stalling at a regular branch and then relying on the fall ( from the vent ) to direct the flow. -
Wanted: 92.5 degree double branch adaptor (110mm)
Nickfromwales replied to ProDave's topic in General Plumbing
It would never happen. As soon as the slug of water has cleared the first bend you'll get what's called an "air break". That means the water cannot physically occupy the whole diameter of the pipe and therefore cannot create a vacuum. Vacuum issues are typically only associated with vertical drops after 1m fall or more. I believe ( iirc ) BR are happy with a vertical drop ( invert ) of 1300mm before they require an AAV. The T option ( Y-branch ) will work perfectly well. ? -
Wanted: 92.5 degree double branch adaptor (110mm)
Nickfromwales replied to ProDave's topic in General Plumbing
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Wanted: 92.5 degree double branch adaptor (110mm)
Nickfromwales replied to ProDave's topic in General Plumbing
That'll be fine. And unless the invert is in excess of 1300mm, you really don't need anything for air admittance at the pans, just a vent or AAV at the top of the branch. -
Wanted: 92.5 degree double branch adaptor (110mm)
Nickfromwales replied to ProDave's topic in General Plumbing
Aw.....Shucks "That's 350 quid, plus vat, plus materials, plus consumables, plus fitting, plus labour". -
Wanted: 92.5 degree double branch adaptor (110mm)
Nickfromwales replied to ProDave's topic in General Plumbing
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Wanted: 92.5 degree double branch adaptor (110mm)
Nickfromwales replied to ProDave's topic in General Plumbing
I was JUST about to say that ? -
Wanted: 92.5 degree double branch adaptor (110mm)
Nickfromwales replied to ProDave's topic in General Plumbing
I think these would do it. Make the branch lower than the soil so you deffo don't get any cross flow. TBH, that issue is more problematic with a 180o offset rather than a corner branch, but if it was me ( and more importantly you have the room / distance ) I'd still endeavour to 45 into it to make a 'sump' at the branch. -
Wanted: 92.5 degree double branch adaptor (110mm)
Nickfromwales replied to ProDave's topic in General Plumbing
Fack knows Check out this bad boy. Come out of this with two M&F bends to rectify back to horizontal and then you'll have no issues with what Joe mentioned ( which is with merit I assure you ). -
Wanted: 92.5 degree double branch adaptor (110mm)
Nickfromwales replied to ProDave's topic in General Plumbing
You mean a corner branch ? http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/111911500778?_mwBanner=1 -
Bath Surround / Boxing In, and concealed pipework
Nickfromwales replied to Onoff's topic in Bathrooms, Ensuites & Wetrooms
Use Meths after the multisolve. M-S seems to leave a little residue sometimes . Oh, and I also use mitre bond on the back of the LED strips too, just a dot every 25mm or so. The adhesive strip / backing holds it in place long enough for you to smooth it down and activate the glue with the spray activator. -
Bath Surround / Boxing In, and concealed pipework
Nickfromwales replied to Onoff's topic in Bathrooms, Ensuites & Wetrooms
1 or 2mm plastic packer between them and mitre bond together. -
Quartz tiles and UFH / UTH ( under tile heating )
Nickfromwales replied to lakelandfolk's topic in Floor Tiles & Tiling
PS, the thicker the better. Can you squeeze 30mm in? Check with front and back / French doors which open in to the house. -
Quartz tiles and UFH / UTH ( under tile heating )
Nickfromwales replied to lakelandfolk's topic in Floor Tiles & Tiling
Yes. The generic function is the same, just check which has the best insulation value tbh. Disconnecting thermally from the slab will help a lot so I'd certainly consider it as a favoured option. Remember the tile will still have a natural chill to it, even with the ~25mm insulation, but it'll be far better than without. Id still consider UTH in the room with the quartz, but go for a 50w perm2 kit so it's just a very low background heat. Another advantage of the insulation boards will be reduced heat loss, cheaper running costs, and a much faster response / recovery time ( so you can literally turn it on / off with use rather than leave it low throughout the occupied day ). -
Bath Surround / Boxing In, and concealed pipework
Nickfromwales replied to Onoff's topic in Bathrooms, Ensuites & Wetrooms
Fresh bit of ply with hole in the right place, and the stud milled / chiselled out accessingly. "Don't make me come down there" ? -
Bath Surround / Boxing In, and concealed pipework
Nickfromwales replied to Onoff's topic in Bathrooms, Ensuites & Wetrooms
? Mill the wood out. -
Quartz tiles and UFH / UTH ( under tile heating )
Nickfromwales replied to lakelandfolk's topic in Floor Tiles & Tiling
Can you lose 30mm of head height / increased floor height. I'd heartily recommend putting at least a 25mm insulation backer board over the concrete, before the tiles and adhesive. Why pay to heat a floor forever when you can pay once to insulate and reduce the discomfort of the tiles underfoot, once and for all? Id REALLY look at negating the UTH ( under tile heating ) if at all possible. -
Bath Surround / Boxing In, and concealed pipework
Nickfromwales replied to Onoff's topic in Bathrooms, Ensuites & Wetrooms
Ok, explain why the conduit is 'immovable' ? Id chew my right arm off to get rid of that 16mm rip. -
Bath Surround / Boxing In, and concealed pipework
Nickfromwales replied to Onoff's topic in Bathrooms, Ensuites & Wetrooms
The trims get sikaflex'd to the tile and mitre bonded together. To stop them 'flapping', the reverse gets bonded to the rear of the alu LED profile. . Bomb-chuffin'-proof. Go to doctor. ?? Oh, and go for a 10mm tile trim as you'll need some void for whatever adhesive you use. -
Bath Surround / Boxing In, and concealed pipework
Nickfromwales replied to Onoff's topic in Bathrooms, Ensuites & Wetrooms
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Bath Surround / Boxing In, and concealed pipework
Nickfromwales replied to Onoff's topic in Bathrooms, Ensuites & Wetrooms
Yup So the tile is behind / under it. Better way to seal it all too -
Kitchen / Utility - Design first !
Nickfromwales replied to Nickfromwales's topic in Kitchen Units & Worktops
Now THOSE are what you call MATES . -
Bath Surround / Boxing In, and concealed pipework
Nickfromwales replied to Onoff's topic in Bathrooms, Ensuites & Wetrooms
Close...... Now how about getting the underhang extended down the thickness of the tile so the strip doesn't leave the leading edge of the cut exposed ? Shame, so close to me not criticising it -
Bath Surround / Boxing In, and concealed pipework
Nickfromwales replied to Onoff's topic in Bathrooms, Ensuites & Wetrooms
Aka "the good old days" FYI, I don't need glasses yet, just MUCH longer arms.
