dpmiller
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there's a base fitting with a drain hole in our Swift Air setup, I think Isokern should be the same? "Base stone with drain" is the item.
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I *think* there's an O-ring in a recess behind the thin locknut IIRC. Try tightening the locknut a smidge...
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Ebay and Amazon both do 'em, I ordered a couple of simple steel ones to use as occasional platforms when we were tiling. IIRC the vendors were mostly German and Polish?
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could put them in series, UFH on the return from the rads
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why even refer to the past use anyway?
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At what point did you feel it was worth it?
dpmiller replied to CalvinHobbes's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
still not finished, but every day. -
What fixings may I need to stop leaks?
dpmiller replied to David001's topic in Roofing, Tiling & Slating
the rubber washer is bonded to the metal one -
No requirement for electrical signoff in NI.
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fitting seals on 300mm twin drainge pipes to bends
dpmiller replied to scottishjohn's topic in Waste & Sewerage
you might be surprised. Using silicone grease can result in things not wanting to stay together, in my experience. It's Very Slippery stuff... -
was there a coal hatch somewhere?
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Replacing Hyundai Brush cutter. Is Stihl the only option.
dpmiller replied to flanagaj's topic in Tools & Equipment
I'll be a tiny bit contrary here and say there's nothing *wrong* with petrol stuff, even cheapies. But some people just don't do well with it- instructions are actually pretty important as choke systems can be a bit counter-intuitive depending on brand. I do however have a Dewalt 18v hedge trimmer and it's pretty darned impressive. The match of any electric I've ever used or our 25cc petrol one.. -
Expensive Connection Cost Fermanagh Northern Ireland
dpmiller replied to Vain's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
If you're only paying a third it mightn't be so bad... -
Expensive Connection Cost Fermanagh Northern Ireland
dpmiller replied to Vain's topic in General Self Build & DIY Discussion
There's no LV (240v) to any of the marked properties/ sites? None along the road to the East? Looks like going to the middle of the three would save a pole at least -
doesn't help if you find yourself in a chair at short notice. BTDT...
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hire in a big'old diesel one for the retaining wall if there'll be a big timelag til the next phase of work
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gonna throw an alternate viewpoint re. accessibility. How well do high-level ovens and microwaves do if wheelchair-bound?
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that's a very broad brush. \As a parent who has just had a youngster get through his GCSEs and seen the amount of graft and determination required to get a commendable outcome I cannot agree with your viewpoint. Although in NI we're not saddled with the comprehensive system...
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Is an individual STP worth the investment?
dpmiller replied to jumbletons's topic in Waste & Sewerage
NI Water have a free annual desludge service -
Is an individual STP worth the investment?
dpmiller replied to jumbletons's topic in Waste & Sewerage
Is a crust normal? I've never seen one on ours. -
Slate Verge, Nudura and no Barge Boards
dpmiller replied to WiltshireLink's topic in Roofing, Tiling & Slating
we went with a continuous dry verge. Have a look at Kytun; ours was supplied by LBS, sized to match their tiles. -
Are there big long hold-down straps as well?
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put the DW drain hose straight onto a spigot on the branch. The DW is trapped in itself and the vented stack will ensure no gurgling.
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What colour to use where on interior face of dormer
dpmiller replied to Queenie's topic in Decorating
with the volumetric & single-angle spectro systems that are used for this kind of paint, matching will always be a bit more "approximate" than the gravimetric systems w/ multi-angle spectros that are used eg in the motor trade. With car colours, spectros trump original formulas now...
