Posted by Bob Bulmer on Tue 26th June 2007 at 09:13 PM, Filed in Bathroom, Plumbing
If you’re in the throws of renovating your bathroom then you might want to consider installing this quality toilet seat! 
We can all do with a laugh now again and I think this item is just the thing to supply the occasional chuckle.
Perfect for temporary install during the stay of unwanted guests!
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From a safety perspective it’s critical that you know what’s behind that wall before you drill into it.
The Bosch Wallscanner is a very effective tool for negating this problem.
Described as:
“Maximum safety when drilling. The worldwide innovation Bosch Wallscanner D-TECT 100 detects all ferrous and non-ferrous metals, electrical cables, wood and even plastic with the greatest precision.
The Bosch Wallscanner, with its unique technology, is purely reliable, providing a degree of drilling safety that has never been seen before.
Up to a maximum depth of 100 mm, plastic water pipes, electric cables, reinforced iron and copper pipes, for example, are displayed accurately with the possible drilling depth. Drilling damage is thus a thing of the past.”
Posted by Peter Brady on Tue 26th September 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Gadgets, Plumbing, Tools
Insufficient ventilation is one of the primary causes of damp. Try opening your windows, particularly in bathrooms and kitchens. However, if that is impractical you’re going to need a good quality extractor fan.
Something like this one from DIYtools:
Retailing for £15.95 ($29.50) and described as follows:
• Quick & economical installation.
• Standard model for remote switching. Dimensions 163 x 163 x 30mm.
• Extract rate 85m³hr, 23 litres per second.
Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 22nd September 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Plumbing
Plumbers more often than not charge extortionate amounts of money to clear blocked drains.
Before you literally flush your hard earnt money down the drain it’s well worth trying a drain clearer such as Hg Liquid Drain Unblocker described on DIYtools as:
“There is no danger of making the blockages worse, as can be the case with powder or granular products.”
• HG liquid drain unblocker is thorough and effective. Plastic pipes are of course unaffected.
• Carefully pour 300 ml of HG liquid drain unblocker in the blocked trap. Wait about 30 minutes for the substance to work and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
• Unpleasant odours from sink holes can be effectively got rid of with a few drops of HG liquid drain unblocker.
Posted by Peter Brady on Wed 20th September 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Decor, Gadgets, Plumbing
This is a little bit of fun. But if your going to replace that toilet seat, why not consider put in one which makes your country proud!
Check out this union jack loo seat:
Retailing for £19.99 ($37) at DIYtools and described as follows:
• Quality lacquered finish for extra comfort.
• Fits all toilets.
• Adjustable chrome plated brass hinges.
• Quick and easy to install.
It’s got quality written all over it!
