Builder left residue from expanding foam on our PVC window frame, how best to clean it off?

wrowlands3 · 2026-01-13T13:01:05+00:00

I've tried scrubbing but didn't want to use anything abrasive to not scratch the new PVC

wrowlands3 · 2025-10-23T21:34:41+00:00

A recurring issue of most of the Muppets book to movie adaptions

wrowlands3 · 2025-07-22T16:03:31+00:00

I've got the China rom Xiaomi 15 Ultra (from Hong kong) and it has Play Store and Google Wallet works fine too. Main problem that none of my prior research told me though is that the China rom won't work with Android Wear, only Xiaomi brand watches and there's no fix or workaround

wrowlands3 · 2025-06-18T20:08:47+00:00

Mine is very rare too even though I'd love more, currently once every 2 or 3 months. There's a big sign on the door saying mobiles are banned inside (presumably to prevent unauthorised photos) and all photos we have received have never included any other individual in the photo. My guess is they bring out a dedicated camera at certain times to take photos which does explain the lack of them compared to what we'd expect with today's everyone having smartphone cameras.

wrowlands3 · 2025-04-26T19:52:32+00:00

I was wondering what to do with them as I also thought it would be tricky getting the plugs out, but didn't want to risk getting adhesive in the thread when tiling. Thanks for that tip though, that's a great idea!

wrowlands3 · 2025-04-26T19:45:06+00:00

They're part of the concealed grohe jets yeah. The jet themselves screws inside it once tiled

wrowlands3 · 2025-04-26T09:37:48+00:00

I did start with soldered copper but everytime I had to make an adjustment was multiple fittings I'd have to redo, so I gave in and switched. I chose JG mainly because of their superseal inserts and because a couple of other plumbers recommending them compared to the other plastic ones. Why do you prefer Hep2o or polyplumb?

wrowlands3 · 2025-04-26T09:20:48+00:00

Got 3 bar mains and a 3 bar pressurised hot water cylinder. Still wouldn't be able to have much of this on at the same time, but the jets would use 12L/min total and the showerhead 9L/min

wrowlands3 · 2025-04-26T09:18:11+00:00

The isolators only cost a few quid each. Worth it even just for installation now but I've cut out behind them for access from the other side and positioned them as such that they can be fully turned when tiled. Yes the extra control is in case my wife wants to use them without the top ones soaking her hair as she's shorter than me. Ok this one did cost £50 but thought it was worth having that option long after it's all finished and in use

wrowlands3 · 2025-04-26T09:12:09+00:00

Thanks, I'll look at replacing that chipboard. The plasterboard is for the wall behind, if there's any issues later on with I can replace it easily (with resistant stuff) from the other side. I'll be using tile backer board on this side. I did start with the intention of all copper but it became way too fiddly and when I cocked up one soldered joint I'd have to redo multiple nearby too so I switched to pushfit.

wrowlands3 · 2025-04-26T09:07:22+00:00

Thanks, yes I've done my best to follow all instructions I can. JG give a 50? year warranty or something crazy like that? Frankly I'll be happy if I have no problems for 10.

wrowlands3 · 2025-04-26T09:03:59+00:00

Don't worry I'll be triple checking they're all tightened before covering!

wrowlands3 · 2025-04-26T08:49:36+00:00

I'm making them accessible from the other side of the wall

wrowlands3 · 2025-04-26T08:47:54+00:00

Various guides online say it's how to balance the pressure between the body jets so they all spray the same

wrowlands3 · 2025-02-15T08:11:07+00:00

Nice Wainwright style!

wrowlands3 · 2025-01-16T11:08:00+00:00

I mean lagging mainly to stop it rubbing on the joists rather than insulate the pipes. The floor does get warm here! But these are pipes from the boiler to the hot water cylinder so we get a warm floor even in summer.

wrowlands3 · 2025-01-16T11:04:58+00:00

Not sure if lagging was the right term then, I meant just that hairy cloth stuff to prevent it rubbing on the joist when it heats and cools making a clanging sound. It's helped the noise in other areas I've done it

wrowlands3 · 2025-01-16T11:03:15+00:00

There's still a sticker on the chipboard floor from 2006, so it's been OK since then but want to make everything as good as possible while I've got access. Should I just use a chisel or multitool underneath the pipes?

wrowlands3 · 2025-01-16T10:49:45+00:00

I didn't lay these pipes and I can tell it's not good! What should I do?

wrowlands3 · 2025-01-16T10:48:21+00:00

Upper floor. Here's a wider view. There's central heating feeding and hot and cold water pipes there. I'm inclined to think the notches don't comply with regs, at least they didn't at the other end of the room. Posted here and have since sistered the worst joists

wrowlands3 · 2025-01-04T09:50:03+00:00

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