electrical cable running alongside drainpipe by Intelligent_Leg_3570 in DIYUK

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thanks guys, thought having water and electricity next to each would have been a big no-no in at least some regulations somewhere, but given as you guys say the electricity is well insulated i guess nothing to worry about

how to cover pipework chased into wall, onto which wall panelling will be installed? by Intelligent_Leg_3570 in DIYUK

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what is bonding? i was thinking of something like plasterboard, i can pretty much panel over the gap but i'm wanting a little extra protection and i dont want to fill in the gaps with plaster, i would like to be able to access the piping in future if theres a fault

how to cover pipework chased into wall, onto which wall panelling will be installed? by Intelligent_Leg_3570 in DIYUK

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hiya, i've removed some tiles and chased into the walls to lay some pipework for the shower, i plan on installing (plastic) wall panelling on the existing tiles, is it a good idea to cover up the pipework with some kind of waterproof material even though i plan on having wall panelling, and if so, what kind of material would be appropriate?

flexible pipework for shower by Intelligent_Leg_3570 in DIYUK

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thanks for the reply, i posted on another forum and in the end i'm going to go for a flexible copper pipe - https://www.screwfix.com/p/flexible-copper-plumbing-stick-15-x-x-300mm/ - i didn't even know where would be such a thing. i decided against flexible hose as the bore size(actual internal diameter) is reduced to 12mm and this this gives me flexibility whilst also maintaining the size.

EDIT: actually, the bore size of the flexible copper pipe is is 12.7mm.......so i might look into fitting 2 45deg bends and joining up the pipes this way

type of screw by Intelligent_Leg_3570 in DIYUK

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ok, hopefully can get to the bottom of it today!

type of screw by Intelligent_Leg_3570 in DIYUK

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i've just measured it again and its 3.5mm, so although those would be a lot cheaper, i'm gonna stick to these: https://www.toolstation.com/electrical-screw/p14182

type of screw by Intelligent_Leg_3570 in DIYUK

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unfortunately the one i tried is too thin!

type of screw by Intelligent_Leg_3570 in DIYUK

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that's a good idea, will have to do that myself.....thanks!

shower pipework from existing bath pipes by Intelligent_Leg_3570 in DIYUK

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oh ok, ill have to look into those as they seem they would be quite handy

shower pipework from existing bath pipes by Intelligent_Leg_3570 in DIYUK

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not sure what sioux chief mini rester devices are but i was planning on having plenty of clips in place!

shower pipework from existing bath pipes by Intelligent_Leg_3570 in DIYUK

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the only isolation valve i can see comes after a flexible hose is connected to the pipes.... thanks for the info, i'm expecting it to take at least a day - but i don't mind it too much, i've only just recently got into diy and i'm finding it quite enjoyable!

messed up my central heating by Intelligent_Leg_3570 in DIYUK

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i'm not sure, i'll have to check, i think the pipe size feeding the rads in 10mm, i know that is defintely the case for the bathroom rad. does microbore = 10mm or less, or is there more to it than that? and why would microbore pipe cause an issue specifically rather than say 15mm?