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Conference rocks::diy

Title:The DIY box
Notice:The way to spend your weekend
Moderator:IOSG::PYE
Created:Fri Jun 09 1989
Last Modified:Mon Jun 02 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:540
Total number of notes:6092

98.0. "GPQ (General Plumbing Questions)" by KLO::EDMUNDS ($ no !fm2r, no comment) Tue Dec 05 1989 15:46

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98.1JUMBLY::DAYNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedTue Dec 05 1989 15:5711
98.2... Squirty can? or can't?...CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsTue Dec 05 1989 16:393
98.3Or you could buy a new tap :-) :-)IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeWed Dec 06 1989 08:4815
98.4Warm it - but remember to duck!MINDER::GRAHAMGraham Smith S.D.E.C.Wed Dec 06 1989 15:5116
98.5Don't need to remove X.AYOV27::ISMITHRoger Mellie, The Man On The TellyMon Dec 11 1989 14:1923
98.6BURYST::EDMUNDS$ no !fm2r, no commentTue Dec 12 1989 08:086
98.7Might be your glands....IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeWed Dec 13 1989 12:2315
98.8Drayton ValvesWELSWS::DODDDanger - Working in ProgressMon Dec 18 1989 09:056
98.9Sticking ValvesSHAPES::KINGHORNJMine's a pint of WallopMon Dec 18 1989 15:2438
98.10BURYST::EDMUNDS$ no !fm2r, no commentTue Feb 06 1990 13:0811
98.11Puts safety catch on...AYOV27::ISMITHRoger Mellie, The Man On The TellyTue Feb 06 1990 13:517
98.12He writes rude words on his business cards!BAHTAT::DODDgone to Helen's landWed Feb 07 1990 08:348
98.13CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsThu Feb 08 1990 10:164
98.14BURYST::EDMUNDS$ no !fm2r, no commentThu Feb 08 1990 12:295
98.15RSF anyone?AYOV27::ISMITHMr The Fish?Mon Feb 19 1990 17:436
98.16Balanced Flue reallyVANILA::LINCOLNReality is not what it seemsTue Feb 20 1990 12:537
98.17Thanks fopr the info, but here are more questions...AYOV27::ISMITHMr The Fish?Tue Feb 20 1990 16:589
98.18.... how long's a bit of pipe? ...CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsTue Feb 20 1990 17:488
98.19I think I'm almost there...AYOV27::ISMITHMr The Fish?Wed Feb 21 1990 10:4710
98.20Dumb questionJUMBLY::MACFADYENMind gone blankMon Feb 26 1990 18:1410
98.21BOOKIE::DAVEYMon Feb 26 1990 20:1613
98.22BAGELS::K_EDMUNDS$ no !fm2r, no commentMon Feb 26 1990 22:364
98.23the one for the house is provided by the water co.IOSG::LEVYQA BloodhoundTue Feb 27 1990 10:2816
98.24Moved a boiler, anybody?...CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsTue Mar 27 1990 15:029
98.25Similar.SHAPES::STREETRGlasgows Miles WetterTue Mar 27 1990 15:5511
98.26Anyone tried Pipe Freezers?IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeFri Apr 06 1990 12:3518
98.27Tricky!SHAPES::STREETRGlasgows Miles WetterFri Apr 06 1990 12:579
98.28Am I missing something ?JUMBLY::DAYNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedFri Apr 06 1990 13:287
98.29CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsFri Apr 06 1990 17:384
98.30Partially answering my own question!IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeMon Apr 09 1990 14:3730
98.31JUMBLY::DAYNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedTue Apr 10 1990 20:399
98.32Kick Space Radiators?IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeWed Apr 11 1990 17:5512
98.33I'm going electricAYOV27::ISMITHMr The Fish?Wed Apr 11 1990 18:239
98.34Yes, I meant Myson.IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeThu Apr 12 1990 12:517
98.35Fan = woom, woomHAMPS::WILSON_DstringTue Apr 17 1990 11:328
98.36My tanks have bred.BAHTAT::DODDgone to Helen's landThu Apr 19 1990 10:2512
98.37An 'ex' tank 2?SHAPES::STREETRwhy _are_ old houses period?Thu Apr 19 1990 11:413
98.38PRFECT::PALKAThu Apr 19 1990 15:2013
98.39More data required...........CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsFri Apr 20 1990 12:576
98.40I hope I can find itAYOV27::ISMITHMr The Fish?Fri Apr 20 1990 13:2310
98.41I've got the info!IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeMon Apr 23 1990 17:0810
98.43A priceAYOV27::ISMITHMr The Fish?Wed Apr 25 1990 09:3310
98.44Kick Space Heaters - Prices and StockistsIOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeWed Apr 25 1990 12:5710
98.46Concealed shower tapsCLARID::HODSMANJeremy - ASDPO (ADU) @ VBOFri May 04 1990 15:047
98.47JUMBLY::DUNNFri May 04 1990 16:545
98.48Mira give you a widget...IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeThu May 10 1990 03:148
98.49I've bought a Kick-space hetaer now!IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeFri Jun 08 1990 15:3520
98.50RAD FANSHAMPS::WILSON_DstringFri Jun 08 1990 15:4610
98.51no, but....JUMBLY::DUNNMon Aug 13 1990 14:4914
98.52Any ideas on this before we get an expensive plumber ???SCOTMN::TALBOYSWhere Beagle's Dare ...Thu Aug 23 1990 12:5844
98.53is the power off in the meantimeYUPPY::MINDHAMRFri Aug 24 1990 09:277
98.54I _NEED_ a shower .....VANISH::TALBOYSPeter Talboys 774-6270Fri Aug 24 1990 11:526
98.55flailing aroundYUPPY::MINDHAMRFri Aug 24 1990 14:4015
98.56VANISH::TALBOYSPeter Talboys 774-6270Fri Aug 24 1990 15:0210
98.57Ask SEBUKCSSE::DAVIDSONFri Aug 24 1990 15:226
98.58VANISH::TALBOYSPeter Talboys 774-6270Fri Aug 24 1990 18:057
98.59hats off to HeatraeVANISH::TALBOYSPeter Talboys 774-6270Fri Aug 31 1990 17:379
98.60All fixed thanks to Heatrae's helpful manSCOTMN::TALBOYSWhere Beagle's Dare ...Wed Sep 05 1990 12:028
98.61Old h-w cylindersCHEST::BARKEREx. RYO, ex. UCG, soon to be ex. SBPMon Nov 05 1990 10:5913
98.62Not much use reallySTRIKR::LINDLEYStrewth mate.....Mon Nov 05 1990 12:536
98.63SUBURB::PARKERGISSAJOBMon Nov 05 1990 13:198
98.64Not quite plumbing, more like gasworks.CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsTue Nov 06 1990 17:553
98.65YUPPY::MINDHAMRWed Nov 07 1990 08:221
98.66Thanks, I'll keep that in reserve.....CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsWed Nov 07 1990 09:205
98.67Caravan / Boat / Model shop?IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeWed Nov 07 1990 09:218
98.68life goes round and round and round .......CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsWed Nov 07 1990 11:2611
98.69Another placeIOSG::CARLINDick Carlin IOSG, Reading, EnglandWed Nov 07 1990 11:406
98.70Cracked it......CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsWed Nov 07 1990 12:315
98.71....... which is.CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsTue Jan 15 1991 08:499
98.72Building a rose arbour?IOSG::CARLINDick Carlin IOSG, Reading, EnglandTue Jan 15 1991 09:507
98.73CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsTue Jan 15 1991 13:2018
98.74Sarjent's? (or me!)IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeTue Jan 15 1991 14:447
98.75Plumbing Trivia (should this be a separate note?)IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeTue Jan 15 1991 14:4613
98.768^}AYOU86::ISMITHSoothTue Jan 15 1991 16:088
98.77How best to...AYOV27::ISMITHSoothThu Jan 24 1991 08:374
98.78BURYST::EDMUNDScloser to fineThu Jan 24 1991 08:595
98.79There is hopeAYOV27::ISMITHSoothThu Jan 24 1991 09:397
98.80 or this way......CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsThu Jan 24 1991 09:414
98.81I *might* have seen theseAYOV27::ISMITHSoothThu Jan 24 1991 10:1510
98.82HEART::MACHINThu Jan 24 1991 12:159
98.84quick answer, long diatribeYUPPY::MINDHAMRThu Jan 24 1991 12:5312
98.85Jolly DAYOV27::ISMITHSoothThu Jan 24 1991 13:074
98.86SUBURB::PARKERGOTTAJOB - regrettably outside DECThu Jan 24 1991 13:286
98.87JUMBLY::DAYNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedThu Jan 24 1991 14:0315
98.88HAMPS::LINCOLN_JWhere sheep dareFri Jan 25 1991 13:0214
98.89I think that we are in violent agreement, here.......CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsFri Jan 25 1991 14:496
98.90Found themAYOU86::ISMITHSoothMon Jan 28 1991 09:1210
98.91My Jointing Philosophy...IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeWed Jan 30 1991 09:3827
98.92 AYOU86::ISMITHSoothWed Jan 30 1991 11:0213
98.93LESLIE::EDMUNDScloser to fineThu Jan 31 1991 16:078
98.94Open wide...IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeThu Jan 31 1991 16:2715
98.95CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsFri Feb 01 1991 09:2320
98.96My tip for compressions.UKCSSE::RDAVIESI can't tryp for notsFri Feb 01 1991 12:295
98.97go for itCLARID::HODSMANFri Feb 01 1991 14:2222
98.98PRFECT::PALKAMon Feb 04 1991 16:3324
98.99Bread StuffingODIXIE::RAMSEYEMT's Save Lives Mon Feb 04 1991 18:478
98.100We ought to collect all this stuff and write a book!IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeTue Feb 05 1991 09:211
98.101GYRE::DAYNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedTue Feb 05 1991 11:518
98.102I'm not very enthusiastic...IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeWed Feb 06 1991 09:4024
98.103FWIWCHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsWed Feb 06 1991 17:199
98.105CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsThu Feb 07 1991 17:116
98.106VAXCAT::RKEPolysyllabic PussycatFri Feb 08 1991 12:1319
98.107A layman's approachSPAWN::BRIGHTBye bye, everyone, bye byeFri Feb 08 1991 12:257
98.108Pipe Heating Cable?IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeFri Feb 08 1991 13:3423
98.109CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsFri Feb 08 1991 13:3618
98.110Maybe "Garden Centre"is a clue......CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsFri Feb 08 1991 13:395
98.111Catalogue available.........CHEFS::CLEMENTSDPublic Sector and TelecommsMon Feb 11 1991 09:105
98.112Nope, definitely for pipes!IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeMon Feb 11 1991 09:5010
98.114Pipe Heating Cable - The whole StoryIOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeMon Feb 18 1991 15:3827
98.115anybody seen one of these?CHEFS::CLEMENTSDSo much to do...so little timeTue Jun 25 1991 18:3231
98.116Pile of fittings? Microbore bits?IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeWed Jun 26 1991 15:4415
98.117CHEFS::CLEMENTSDSo much to do...so little timeThu Jun 27 1991 10:1219
98.118furring of pipes ?MALLET::MISTRY_PMon Sep 09 1991 09:3511
98.119expect to build in a quick trip to B&QTIMMII::RDAVIESAn amateur expertMon Sep 09 1991 13:5421
98.120not an answer but...UKCSSE::DAVIDSONMon Sep 09 1991 13:5613
98.121thanksMALLET::MISTRY_PMon Sep 09 1991 14:207
98.122problem - sticky valveMALLET::MISTRY_PTue Sep 10 1991 09:0711
98.123Solder for PlumbingJANUS::BRUCEThu Dec 12 1991 15:2026
98.124Go green!IOSG::CARLINDick Carlin IOSG, Reading, EnglandThu Dec 12 1991 17:0518
98.125VERGA::WELLCOMESteve Wellcome (Maynard)Thu Dec 12 1991 17:0522
98.126As I understand it,...IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeFri Dec 13 1991 11:3323
98.127poor WC flushingIOSG::HUNTDOnly a snowflake is perfectMon Mar 23 1992 12:149
98.128Poke around, or fill it fuller?IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeMon Mar 23 1992 17:2211
98.129Also, make sure the pan is levelIOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeMon Mar 23 1992 17:220
98.130YUPPY::MINDHAMRTue Mar 24 1992 07:311
98.131Cold Water Tank Problem.UPROAR::DARRALLDDurelli-son of tyre makerTue Apr 28 1992 14:5624
98.132SAC::EDMUNDSIt's only life after allTue Apr 28 1992 15:3414
98.133Cold in to Hot.UPROAR::DARRALLDDurelli-son of tyre makerTue Apr 28 1992 16:5116
98.134Don't be so sure about extra stopcocks!IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeWed Apr 29 1992 09:5315
98.135Low -pressure ball-cock'sUPROAR::DARRALLDDurelli-son of tyre makerWed Apr 29 1992 12:3417
98.136KERNEL::TYLERCWed Apr 29 1992 16:0915
98.137Bit Drastic, expensiveUPROAR::DARRALLDDurelli-son of tyre makerWed Apr 29 1992 17:5810
98.138NEARLY::GOODENOUGHThu Apr 30 1992 12:094
98.139Yes it was....KERNEL::TYLERCThu Apr 30 1992 12:4020
98.140CLARID::HODSMANThe GiraffeThu Apr 30 1992 13:404
98.141.140 is right - Likely the whole BC is furred up!!IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeThu Apr 30 1992 14:200
98.142PLAYER::BROWNLKettle... kettle..Fri May 01 1992 11:153
98.143But not by Yorkshire waterBAHTAT::DODDgone to Helen's landMon May 11 1992 13:227
98.144IOSG::DAVEYJMon May 11 1992 15:477
98.145KERNEL::TYLERCMon May 11 1992 17:589
98.146Recommended Plumber.....LARVAE::CLEMENTS_DFri Jul 24 1992 13:1514
98.147Dismantling Mixer Taps?IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeThu Sep 24 1992 19:2416
98.148YUPPY::MINDHAMRThu Sep 24 1992 19:517
98.149VERGA::WELLCOMESteve Wellcome PKO3-1/D30Thu Sep 24 1992 21:002
98.150Still confused!IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeFri Sep 25 1992 17:5710
98.151Just turn and pull!IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeTue Oct 13 1992 12:0011
98.152a general plumbing questionSHIPS::HERLIHY_JDon't call me wrecklessTue Mar 02 1993 12:1212
98.153SAC::EDMUNDSRorty CrankleWed Mar 03 1993 08:404
98.154the more expensive the better (!)SHIPS::HERLIHY_JDon't call me wrecklessWed Mar 03 1993 11:187
98.155Mystery of the disappearing nutKRAKAR::WARWICKCan't you just... ?Thu Mar 11 1993 23:4615
98.1562 or 4 BA ????IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeFri Mar 12 1993 09:0311
98.157Buy the lotIOSG::CARLINDick Carlin IOSG, Reading, EnglandFri Mar 12 1993 09:306
98.158VAXCAT::RKEPawky PussycatFri Mar 12 1993 11:517
98.159KRAKAR::WARWICKCan't you just... ?Fri Mar 12 1993 13:195
98.160Street stopcock tool requiredSAC::EDMUNDSCan commentMon Mar 22 1993 11:176
98.161PLAYER::BROWNLYou know what that wants...Mon Mar 22 1993 12:285
98.162SAC::EDMUNDSCan commentMon Mar 22 1993 18:114
98.163Improvise.BAHTAT::DODDTue Mar 23 1993 08:434
98.164SAC::EDMUNDSUse the subjunctive!Tue Mar 23 1993 10:364
98.165improviseIOSG::CARLINDick Carlin IOSG, Reading, EnglandTue Mar 23 1993 10:4311
98.166SAC::EDMUNDSUse the subjunctive!Tue Mar 23 1993 11:243
98.167BAHTAT::DODDTue Mar 23 1993 13:554
98.168How many stopcocks do you have ?SAC::LANG_HTue Aug 03 1993 18:3626
98.169FORTY2::PALKAWed Aug 04 1993 11:4525
98.170LARVAE::DRSD20::PATTISON_MWed Aug 04 1993 14:488
98.171FORTY2::PALKAThu Aug 05 1993 11:327
98.172System description.MACNAS::JDOOLEYOn the wayThu Aug 05 1993 12:0332
98.173Don't bet on it.BAHTAT::DODDFri Aug 06 1993 09:419
98.174SAC::LANG_HFri Aug 06 1993 12:257
98.175What, only three stopcocks...IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeTue Aug 10 1993 20:2420
98.176everything including the kitchen sinkBAHTAT::BARTLEFri Aug 13 1993 13:0227
98.177Dry run...BAHTAT::DODDMon Aug 16 1993 09:0817
98.178Better prepare for loose fixings ...BAHTAT::BARTLETue Aug 17 1993 13:1314
98.179Bloated chipboardSUBURB::MCDONALDAShockwave RiderTue Aug 17 1993 13:2415
98.180BAHTAT::DODDTue Aug 17 1993 18:039
98.181Valves compulsory; Long live Plumber's Mate!IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeThu Aug 19 1993 14:0712
98.182FORTY2::TATHAMNick Tatham @REOFri Aug 20 1993 09:2111
98.183Well I thought so...IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeFri Aug 20 1993 11:3624
98.184B****y laws & regs !BAHTAT::BARTLEFri Aug 20 1993 13:3924
98.185Yes, what is competent?IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeThu Sep 02 1993 14:4511
98.186A new career perhaps ?MACNAS::JDOOLEYOn the wayFri Sep 03 1993 09:505
98.187Impatient toilet guru.KIRKTN::DWALLACEThe 'lure' of the trout..Wed Sep 22 1993 09:138
98.188Mine was easy to fix - hope yours is tooROCKS::DAVIDSONWed Sep 22 1993 14:116
98.189VANGA::KERRELLPluck a Plump PlumWed Sep 22 1993 18:273
98.190PLAYER::BROWNLOf course you can park here.Thu Sep 23 1993 09:2510
98.191Replace it - with a Torbeck valve!IOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeThu Sep 23 1993 10:128
98.192Of boilers & taps...BAHTAT::CARTER_AIf not you, who else?Mon Nov 22 1993 13:5217
98.193FORTY2::PALKATue Nov 23 1993 12:0414
98.194Condensing boilersANNECY::AEOENG::KENNEALY_RWed Nov 24 1993 08:0216
98.195Condensate detailsIOSG::PYEGraham - ALL-IN-1 Sorcerer's ApprenticeMon Jan 10 1994 16:1010