Recent content by Tetrarch

This thread really prompted me to think about my new install. I'm now almost certain to go for a side-mounted install. Like the stuff they use for decks: Hopefully turning this: Into something resembling this:

Something just like that! Thank you

Having spent an obnoxious amount of money on a branded overhead shower arm from Vado, I've bought a generic one for our downstairs bathroom. This one, however has come without a locking nut. I saw "locking nut" as it obviously isn't called that This is what I'm looking for It has a standard...

Offer to pay for your neighbour's gutter clean? Regards Tet

I want to fit composite cladding to the rear of my new extension (I originally typed "expension" - a Freudian slip....) I have insulated blockwork as the construction. The extension will be part K-rendered and part clad. If the walls are cement-boarded then is there a good reason why I cannot...

I want to turn this cherry beam into a mantel. The tree was felled three years ago but has ony been trimmed to size for a month Trimmed to length it will be 9' x 9" x 9" I was thinking of making my own kiln out of insulation board and a fan heater. I've seen youtube videos outlining the...

That was my first thought. They seem to be thin on the ground. I've gone local as I can then visit to discuss with the wood at the yard without having to make early irrevocable decisions Regards Tet

Thank you - That's perfect. Regards Tet

I have 5 large pieces of a cherry tree that fell done in 2021. I'd like to make a new mantle above the fireplace from the largest piece and maybe some shelving boards from the remainder I have found a local sawmill but I don't know what service I need to search for to get a flatbed lorry with a...

Irrespective of your opinion of the lady, it would be nice to give her the respect of spelling her name correctly Regards Tet

gee Just DIY, I've always used Dow 785 and I would completely agree with the advice and above comment. I have been hearing that CT1 is even better than Dow285. As to application, watch this for the most comprehensive demo and instructional video I've ever seen on the subject: Regards Tet

Yep

I bought four Bestheating Aruba's just over two years ago. They perform perfectly fine but I have noticed recently that the finish paint is separating from the radiator at the top corner in two of the four. I am waiting until the winter is over before raising a complaint, so cannot comment on...

Thank you for the reply. The offending pump is set to CCII per the above diagram. (see attached) This pump is for the six upstairs rads and the HW tank Downstairs is a polypipe-badged grundfos UFH and the second pic shows that this is set the same. This is almost silent in operation

It's a Grundfos UPS3 15-50/65 230V How do I find out its mode and setting? Regards Tet