PLUMBING WITH PUSH FIT FITTINGS

15mm Push-fit elbow

Tools required :- Marker pen and pipe cutter. Push fit fittings are one of the better inventions to come on the DIY market in recent years, the time they save on plumbing installs or repairs is invaluable. You don't need a blowlamp which takes away the risk of fire or burns, and they can be fitted with just a few hand-tools. They are available in plastic, copper and chrome finishes and a wide range of sizes, offsets and connections to suit most plumbing DIY jobs around the home. Inside the push fit fitting there is a rubber 'O' ring which creates the seal around the pipe, because … [Read more...]

COMBINED METAL, VOLTAGE AND STUD DETECTORS

  These detectors are an invaluable addition to any DIYers toolbox, if you drill a wall for a fixing and hit a hidden pipe or live cable, it can be an expensive and frustrating mistake to make. They are simple to use, first read all the instructions so you fully understand how it works as there may be different settings for each material to be detected, they usually have solid or flashing leds to show a pipe, cable or stud has been detected, this is sometimes accompanied with an audible tone. It is good practice to use your new detector on a wall where you know a pipe, cable or wall … [Read more...]