Hints, tips & secrets of plumbing - No Banter please!

[Neil T]

install slam locks on van. very handy and very good, saves having to use keys if you are struggling with anything heavy and time wondering if you've locked it or not ... just remember to check you have keys in pocket before you slam though 🙂

 

[Ermintrude]

Keep a spare slam lock key in your wallet, for when it happens. (More than once says I)

 

[SafeGasInstall]

When change a immersion heater , make sure you remove old gasket and clean the sitting with Stanley blade and then install the new immersion heater

 

[Kyle87]

If every using anybody else's electric appliances or set ups, in my case my uncles set up for the light in his loft......

Just have a quick check for obvious defects or potential problems.

I got a belt from a horrific DIY job where my uncle had wired a plug on both ends of a flex to power the light in the loft.

I didn't check this and when I unplugged one end, it was still live as other end was plugged in and it hurt!!

 

[SafeGasInstall]

If every using anybody else's electric appliances or set ups, in my case my uncles set up for the light in his loft......

Just have a quick check for obvious defects or potential problems.

I got a belt from a horrific DIY job where my uncle had wired a plug on both ends of a flex to power the light in the loft.

I didn't check this and when I unplugged one end, it was still live as other end was plugged in and it hurt!!

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Tell uncle never to play with electrics like this ..... Is this even allowed !?

 

[Kyle87]

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Tell uncle never to play with electrics like this ..... Is this even allowed !?

No way is it allowed. It's like allowing a plug with a flex and 3 exposed wires. Pins on the plug are just the same when the other side is live

 

[SafeGasInstall]

No way is it allowed. It's like allowing a plug with a flex and 3 exposed wires. Pins on the plug are just the same when the other side is live

Let his tyres down

 

[Ermintrude]

To aid adding inhibitor, leak sealer or cleaner ect Make one of these up, keep compression fitting loose as then u can keep filler upright and tighten into rad. Take blanking plug out of other side as it avoids gurgling.

Solder a bit of 15mm into a 1/2 to 3/4 rad stump. Attach to hose. Draining down via a rad or makes syphoning easier. If rads are 15mm tail type just attach 3/4 valve and use 15mm connection.

 

[woodytheplumber]

I have a drain of hose exactly the same as that one great if theres no drain off hopefully snatch a small radiator and drain away

 

[Whyme]

To aid adding inhibitor, leak sealer or cleaner ect Make one of these up, keep compression fitting loose as then u can keep filler upright and tighten into rad. Take blanking plug out of other side as it avoids gurgling.

Solder a bit of 15mm into a 1/2 to 3/4 rad stump. Attach to hose. Draining down via a rad or makes syphoning easier. If rads are 15mm tail type just attach 3/4 valve and use 15mm connection.

for inhibitor i use half an auto air vent and bent male iron with o ring, and the very same make up for draining with no drain off. good call.

 

[Whyme]

if you come across a deck sink tap thats leaking from the spout to deck joint and theres no grub screws. turn the spout usually to the right so its parallel with the cold head and pull and wiggle it up. theres a spring loaded bearing and a slot in the deck that makes it only possible to pull out at this angle. re o ring and replace..jobs a goodun.

 

[woodytheplumber]

I will remember that one changed my mothers only yesterday for the reason that I couldn't find a grub screw! to be fair it was time for a change anyway

 

[Ermintrude]

Get a ladder base mate

Then ur ladder will be a lot safer when ur on the 3rd floor roof. Or helping dickie of his horse. Also a ratchet strap fastened to wall will make u a lot safer !

 

[tamz]

Get a ladder base mate

Then ur ladder will be a lot safer when ur on the 3rd floor roof. Or helping dickie of his horse. Also a ratchet strap fastened to wall will make u a lot safer !

Who's been on a ladder access course then :smile:
Don't forget your ropes and bucket hook :lol:

 

[Ermintrude]

Yeh when working at heights 2008 introduced. Only bought these when my youngman catwalk ladders were lifted! Titan base mate is the daddy!

http://youtu.be/aAdhIXRKV6U

 

[tamz]

Looks like there is a ladder base already fitted.

 

[james the plumb]

Need to change a syphon that wont flush.get a hose that is long enough to reach the pan and suck. Oviously not while in the pan. If its low enough the hose will syphon out the water and you can whip it off the wall without being full. 🙂

 

[tamz]

Need to change a syphon that wont flush.get a hose that is long enough to reach the pan and suck. Oviously not while in the pan. If its low enough the hose will syphon out the water and you can whip it off the wall without being full. 🙂

Bloo loo tastes worse than diesel. I'll stick to a sponge :wink:

 

[SimonJohns]

Bloo loo tastes worse than diesel. I'll stick to a sponge :wink:

Wet vac.

 

[Ermintrude]

Or a wet vac?