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  • Are plastic pipes suitable to use with radiators?

    Hi all, We’ve had some pipes replaced recently by a professional plumber to resolve some problems. Although, the issues have been resolved, I’ve since noticed the pipes themselves are plastic – I have some concern about this as these are pipes connected directly and indirectly to the radiators and the boiler. Given the heat that could be involved, this is a concern to me – is this normal to have plastic piping used like this nowadays?

    Asked by lauren on 23rd Sep 2019
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    Difference between an RCD and circuit breaker

    What's the difference between an RCD and a circuit breaker? Or are they the same thing?

    Asked by Michael on 23rd Jan 2023
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    Pet door installation

    What tradesman would I need to install a ‘petwalk’ pet door in masonry wall? It also needs electricity connection.

    Asked by Jennifer on 9th Dec 2019
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    Tv wall mounting

    Hi can I put an 55inch oled tv on an plasterboard wall or will it be to heavy

    Asked by Barry on 29th Jul 2025
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    Removal of lead paint in old house

    Have any experienced painters had to remove lead paint before? Is it dangerous to do yourself? Is it better/safer/cheaper to remove it from timer door and bay window frames or remove and replace them with MDF?

    Asked by Mischa on 16th Feb 2021
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    How do I know if a wall is dot and dab?

    I think my wall might be dot and dab plastered but how would I know for sure? If it is dot and dab, how do I attach anything to it?

    Asked by Patrick on 25th Mar 2020
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    How high can you build a wall between neighbours

    How high can a garden wall be between neighbours without planning permission? I'm replacing an old boundary and thinking about going a bit higher if I can

    Asked by Robert on 18th Dec 2025
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    Shower always hot or no cold pressure

    Hi There, i have currently have two showers and recently the one upstairs has stopped providing cold water and is luke warm or goes really hot but when i turn it to cold it stops providing water pressure (could this be related to the Thermostatic mixing valve?) The 2nd issue when i use the downstairs shower it is really hot and stays hot the same tempature no mater which way i turn it hot or cold? any idea what the issue can be? Please note i have a baxi boiler and a have a main indirect cyclinder 250 litre.

    Asked by Nadeem on 10th Mar 2025
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    Moving a radiator

    Hi How much does it cost to move the position of a radiator in a room. My son's room currently has a large radiator under his window, I would like to replace it with a smaller one behind his door. I can obviously price a radiator online but how much is it to move pipes?

    Asked by Fiona on 8th Apr 2024
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    Integrated dishwasher

    We have a fitted kitchen with standard height worktop. We need to replace a dishwasher from a Fisher Paykell dish drawer type to a Miele integrated one. So we need to get a new front door piece for the integrated machine. We have had difficulty sourcing a door from the kitchen supplier so were looking at a Miele stainless steel one 60cm wide X 72cm but our kitchen doors are 77cm. To me this looks as if the dishwasher front will look strange as the lower edge of it will sit higher than the lower edge of the doors. Is there a way round this?

    Asked by Cat on 19th Apr 2021
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