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Under floor heating systems can provide a real alternative to traditional heating systems

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Using under floor heating can provide the needed heating to many locations at home, most people are only familiar with using the system in bathrooms but you can also use the system as the main heating system for your home

Under floor heating can be installed powered by electric supplier or heated water supply, the system tubes can be installed under floor between joists, under tiles or weed floor

Most of the systems can be controled using thermostats to each heated area

Your under floor heating fitter or plumber should be able to advice on the best option to your property

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How to Cope with : Fitting a new Kitchen in your house

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Installing a new kitchen can take anything from one to three or four weeks depends on the size of your kitchen, the preparation works required before the start of the installation and that can be extremely disruptive to your normal every day home life

Having a new kitchen is certainly a worthwhile investment that adds value to your property and makes your kitchen the real heart of your home

Tips and Hints

Your kitchen fitter will remove your old kitchen and that means a lot of dirt and dust

Some of the old houses when that process takes place the walls gets exposed and the plaster could be revealed which contribute to a big percentage f the dust created ( my advise is to buy good quality dust sheets and cover as much surfaces as possible starting with covering the door or halls leading to your kitchen, if your hire an experienced kitchen fitter or professional builders they will most luckily follow that advise)

Recycle your old Appliances, why not contact your local council and get some advice on the best way to recycle your old kitchen appliances or ask your kitchen fitter for advise

Pack ahead and make sure you label everything so you can find that tea mug when you really need to have your mooning cup

Know your local fast food stores for a quick lunch or a late dinner

Laundry, remember that your washing machine may be in that kitchen and your works uniform or that lovely dress you need for an important meeting must be washed, so be prepared !!

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Adding new bathroom or en-suite

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Many families suffer daily with the availability of just one bathroom or toilet facilities in the house or flat they live in ( especially during the morning rush hour ), Adding a second bathroom, en-suite bathroom, toilet or a shower room is not only an investments in your comfort but also a great investments in your property

The market has all sizes, shapes and design to fit your available space, your bathroom fitter will be able to pick the right materials for your available space

The possibility of adding a new bathroom or en-suite is endless but you must consider the one major factor in deciding the location of the new bathroom or toilet

Drains and plumbing

You Bathroom will have to be connected to drains and plumbing. Sanitary fittings must be connected to a soil stack which is 100 mm (4in) diameter vertical pipe leading to an underground drain at an inspection chamber ( the manhole) The gradient of the drain should be neither too steep or to shallow, otherwise the possibility of blockages might occur, your plumber should be able to advise on the best sloution

Where it is not possible to connect directly to the manhole, there are other options available such as Saniflo – http://www.saniflo.com that can serve a new shower or bath tube

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When to Call a Professional Plumber

Friday, March 12th, 2010

No one is an expert at everything, and if you were, you probably wouldn’t be reading this. You wouldn’t diagnose a family member’s ailment and prescribe a remedy, and it’s the same with some plumbing situations. If it were easy then everyone would do it and the “P” section in the phone book would be much thinner.

Gas Lines

Work on gas lines is one of the biggest jobs that should be left to licensed plumbers. A lot of cities require a licensed person to work on gas lines by code. This is due mostly to the danger inherent in working with gas. Small leaks may not be detected by odor alone. A licensed plumber should always have the proper pressure-testing equipment to ensure that there are no leaks in the line.

Another concern with gas lines is the threading of the pipe and fitting of joints. The equipment to do this is expensive to own (and impractical for the average home owner). Improperly threaded pipe could leave connections with leaks small enough to be over looked by the average home owner. The same holds true for tightening on fittings. Believe it or not, over-tightening a fitting can cause as much trouble and an under-tightened fitting. Again, any plumber worth his weight will always pressure test the lines before leaving the job.

Mainlines (Water and Sewer)

Work with any of your mainlines (water and sewer) is also best left to the pros. Just the process of turning the water off at the street ( “curb box” in plumbing lingo) -requires special equipment. A long rod with a special tip, called a street key, is used to shut off service to the line.

As for the main sewer lines, snaking can be done by a confident home owner. For around $50 you can rent a sewer snake for four hours, which should be enough time to clean tree roots from the line, but it doesn’t guarantee that everything will be fine in the line. If the line continues to back up calling a plumber is the only choice, as it means that there is something else wrong with the line. It could be broken or back pitched and a licensed plumber should be able to detect the problem and suggest a solution.

Generally Speaking

As with anything, whenever you feel uncomfortable using equipment or unsure of the proper way to complete the project a professional should be called. They can usually quickly assess the situation and resolve it. They will also notice any foreseeable problems and suggest resolutions.

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What to Know About Bathtub Faucet Replacement

Monday, February 8th, 2010

In these economically trying times, understanding a bit about simple home repairs and renovation can come in handy. In fact, what to know about a bathtub faucet replacement can save a fair amount of money that might otherwise go to a plumber to perform what is, in actuality, a simple do-it-yourself project.

The first thing to keep in mind is that certain faucets will only work with certain plumbing configurations, and more than a few aren’t actually interchangeable. Therefore, make sure an exact measurement of the faucet holes — done center-to-center — and then take the old faucet, once it’s been removed, along to the store where the new faucet will be purchased.

Keep in mind as well that a typical mixer faucet (the tap where the intermingled hot and cold water emerges) can come in many different sizes and types. It’s important as well to remember that while the style is completely optional, the size must be exact. Now, once the new faucet’s been purchased make sure that all instructions are read completely before installing.

Besides making sure the correct tools are used (pipe wrenches, an open-end wrench with smooth jaws for hex or square nuts or other specialty wrenches), it’s recommended that converting from iron piping to new copper or even plastic tubing be done, if possible. There’s no threading required for either of the two materials, in fact. And always check on local plumbing codes before starting.

Make sure that what’s called a “transition union” set-up be used to attach copper piping to threaded pipe, if that’s the material to be used. One-half of the union is threaded onto the old pipe while the other half is soldered onto the copper pipe. Thread the two halves together after that. One can also use this type of union to join iron pipe to plastic tubing or copper to plastic with a solvent cement, as well.

When it comes to a bathtub faucet replacement job, getting the assembly behind the wall will be the first challenge, but there’s usually a rear access panel in the wall opposite the faucet, so look for that first of all. Look in the closet behind the tub, for instance. The most common faucet assembly is the two-valve, and it’s usually a matter of just unhooking the old faucet assembly and attaching the new assembly, always making sure that all screws and nuts are tightened appropriately and that and threaded assemblies are sealed with pipe tape, where called for.

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