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@MikeSharp01 and @crispy_wafer during my web surfing I came across this amazing deal https://www.toolstop.co.uk/dewalt-dcf620p2k-collated-drywall-screwdriver-18v-cordless-brushless-2-x-5-0ah-batteries-p73474/ wish I'd found it sooner.

Thanks. Great info. I already have 25mm for resilient bars and MF ceiling. Will pickup some 45mm for ceilings in to timber.

ok. so in my panic I did a quick Google and found many references to needing to penetrate into the timber by approx 1". so for 12.5mm plasterboard they're saying 38mm screws. e.g. https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/screwing-into-plasterboard I think I've, once again, answered my own question and will just crack on with the 35mm screws. if anyone thinks I've made a massive boo-boo let me know otherwise I'll assume it's all good.

I am working my way through the Plastering sub-forum and I found this thread in it many folk seem to suggest that issues can occur if the plasterboard screws are too long. we have 12.5mm plasterboard and I chose to purchase 35mm drywall screws. should I be worried? we've only done one wall so far so I could easily purchase 25mm screws instead for the rest of the house or is it safe to crack on with the 35mm screws?

Thank **** for that!

we were charged £4k to install the ASHP (8.5kW Ecodan), pre-plumbed Ecodan 300l cylinder and all pipework in between. they also plumbed in our water mains and ran pipework to our basement UFH manifold in that cost and MCS paperwork. we're in the expensive South East though for when you compare prices!

cheers @nod. I've also just watched a few videos that show that internal corners and ceiling/wall junctions need to be scrim taped so I've already answered my other questions! will crack on with it tomorrow

ps. all the videos I've watched their scrim tape is white! obviously the orange will easily show where I've missed putting tape up but why is it visually so different from other stuff?

we're having our walls plastered and I ordered scrim tape from our builders merchants and this is what we received. it doesn't say 'scrim' tape on it so I just want to make sure this is the right stuff before I put it all over our walls! Also, am I correct in thinking that we put a strip of this at EVERY join in the plasterboards? do we put it at internal corners as well? how about wall/ceiling junctions?

it is a lovely machine! I think I'm a convert @pocster also had fun with the drywall screwdriver today @MikeSharp01 and @crispy_wafer it certainly makes it a lot easier. I've had a few issues with screws not going in straight and even going enough sideways to screw into the guide at the nose of the screwdriver! I'm not sure if it's me and my technique or the machine. I'll persevere with it and see what happens. can always take it back to Toolstation for a replacement if it keeps happening. but I do honestly think it was beginners mishap.

Was more worried about vibrations and solid copper. In case they loosened connectors?

the official Gyproc screws were better but the new Dewalt Drywall screwdriver makes it a doddle.

yeah. it was really simple. I'm definitely an MF convert for ceilings! yet to try walls though.

https://www.toolden.co.uk/power-tools/cordless-power-tools/cordless-drills/cordless-collated-screw-guns/DeWalt-dcf620d2k-brushless-collated-drywall-screwdriver-18-volt-2-x-2-0ah-li-ion/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpbb7_YH4_wIVw_rtCh0yEwTaEAQYAyABEgJWw_D_BwE but I got mine from Toolstation for a little bit more as it's local and can return easier if it ever develops a fault.

seems ok for now but it's not been through a full winter of us living in there yet. no, but our heating engineer has some that he can fit. I'm just wondering if it's worth it! maybe we see how this winter goes. what's the worst that could happen? split pipes and water pissing out everywhere?

Ours has been temporarily piped with copper as I didn’t have the flexible hoses. I was going to get them to change to flexible hoses. Is that not worth it then?

not bad for a first effort even if I do say so myself.

it is indeed a good machine. I'm sure the Makita one would've done the job just as well but it wasn't discounted. 😉

steady! I'm not that far gone

it's already happened

I'm just finishing my lunch then I'll be putting it to use!

that's what I did. with room for the A/C unit next to it (yet to be fitted)

I needed a new collated drywall screwdriver and the black and gold version was discounted. I've started down the dark side! it's all @pocster's fault.

There are a number of window manufacturers. we sent out to about 6 for quotes and then narrowed that down to 3 before finally choosing Norrsken. you'll find that every company comes back with different figures. keep trying and then whittle the companies down to ones that fit your budget but also that you feel comfortable dealing with as sometimes that peace of mind is worth paying more £££

Trying to get mine to help is futile.