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How to use push fit pipe | push fit fittings

by Admin Added 4 years ago 986 Views / 0 Likes

In this video I demonstrate how to cut and join plastic push fit pipe, the pipe used is John Guest speedfit pipe and JG speedfit fittings. PEX barrier pipe is now very common and many plumbers will only install this type of pipe unless copper pipe is spec
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How to fix heavy items to plasterboard / drywall

by Admin Added 5 years ago 1,075 Views / 0 Likes

One of the questions I get asked regularly is how to fix heavy items such as a TV to plasterboard or drywall. Unfortunately there are no plasterboard fixings available that I would trust to hold up a 65 inch TV that has cost hundreds of pounds, as even th
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Round bar centre finder | drill the centre of round bar

by Admin Added 5 years ago 1,281 Views / 0 Likes

Finding the centre of a round bar can be difficult and time consuming. In this video I use a round bar centre finder which can be purchased on ebay for less than £6 http://fave.co/2sdV94Q This enables you to find the centre of ant round bar, tube or
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Where to use PTFE tape

by Admin Added 5 years ago 870 Views / 0 Likes

I often get asked how much PTFE tape to use on compression fittings and other screwed fittings that do not require PTFE tape, this video will hopefully help people with limited experience where and when to use PTFE tape. Normally PTFE tape is only require
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Automatic radiator bleed valve | Aladdin autovent

by Admin Added 5 years ago 1,140 Views / 0 Likes

automatic radiator bleed valves can be extremely useful as they remove the need to manually bleed central heating radiators. Aladdin were kind enough to send me a few of these to test out. These automatic bleed valves are widely available at most plumbers
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Aladdin EasyFit Isolator | Isolate a live water pipe

by Admin Added 5 years ago 1,419 Views / 0 Likes

The Aladdin EasyFit Isolator can be used on any 15mm copper or plastic pipe containing hot or cold water at mains pressure, once installed it offers a means of isolating the water safely and quickly without using a freezing kit. This makes The Aladdin Eas
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How to remove rounded off screws

by Admin Added 5 years ago 861 Views / 0 Likes

In this video I look at how to remove somerounded screws by using everything from an elastic band to a dedicated damaged screw removal bit. The 7 techniques used in this video are- Elastic band Impact screwdriver Damaged screw remover Trend Grab it pro Le
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Broken double glazed internal unit

by Admin Added 6 years ago 1,048 Views / 0 Likes

This video briefly shows what can happen to double glazed windows in cold weather once the sun heats the unit up too quickly. The difference in temperature can cause the window to implode, as you can see from the pane of glass on the inside of this double
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How to repair a rusty angle bead

by Admin Added 6 years ago 1,462 Views / 0 Likes

A rusty corner bead or a rusty angle bead can be a real problem to fix and must be done correctly because if you try to paint or paper over it without fixing the rusty bead first the rust will eventually come through the paint or paper. This video shows h
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Speedtaps | tapping holes with an impact wrench!

by Admin Added 6 years ago 1,342 Views / 0 Likes

Speedtaps are a very fast way to tap drilled holes. The speedtaps are made from M2 steel and nitrate coated to make them extremely tough. The hexagonal heads on the speedtaps correspond with the head on the bolt so you use the same socket for the speedtap
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How to remove plasterboard fixings and repair the hole in the drywall

by Admin Added 6 years ago 2,749 Views / 0 Likes

Some of the plasterboard fixings today can leave a large diameter hole in the plasterboard or drywall once they are removed. In this demonstration a Geefix fixing is removed and also a GripIt fixing, both of these fixings will leave a 25mm or 1” dia
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How to use a magnetic base drill to drill structural steel

by Admin Added 6 years ago 1,126 Views / 0 Likes

Magnetic base drills, often called mag drills or mag base drills are extremely useful. These drills are used widely in industry and construction, they can be used on any type of magnetic steel and once the magnet is energised they are almost impossible to
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How to repair drywall damage

by Admin Added 6 years ago 2,285 Views / 0 Likes

This video shows how to repair minor damage to plaster or drywall. Special thanks go out to indianaP wnz who suggested using Audacity to record and filter out the background hum from my computer which made this video possible much sooner than would have b
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How to file key steel | Taper bush

by Admin Added 6 years ago 1,567 Views / 0 Likes

Key steel is often used in engineering especially for couplings or fixing things to round shafts. By using key steel it means that you are not just replying on the friction from the taper fitting gripping the bar. Key steel is often used with spider coupl
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How to fix to insulated drywall

by Admin Added 6 years ago 2,086 Views / 0 Likes

Fixing to insulated drywall can be very difficult. In this demonstration I use space-plugs to bridge the gap between the item being fixed and the external wall. Fixing to an insulated wall is much easier if you use the space plugs. Some insulateddrywall c
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How to paint a kitchen ceiling

by Admin Added 7 years ago 887 Views / 0 Likes

When painting a kitchen ceiling it is critical to choose the correct type of paint or else you might find that it needs repainting much sooner than you thought. In this video I clean a dirty, yellowed ceiling and then paint it with some Zinsser cover stai
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How to use decorators caulk

by Admin Added 7 years ago 928 Views / 0 Likes

Decorators caulk is one of the most useful of products when decorating. It can be used to fill any gaps which cannot be filled using a regular filler. Decorators caulk is flexible, available in several colours, can be over painted after just one hour and
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How to paint a radiator

by Admin Added 7 years ago 1,084 Views / 0 Likes

This video shows how to paint a radiator using Zinsser perma white. There are three separate radiators in this video, one is in a bathroom, which is rusty at the bottom. This radiator is sanded to remove the rust, then treated with a rust convertor before
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Zinsser Gardz | Drywall sealer/primer

by Admin Added 7 years ago 992 Views / 0 Likes

Zinsser Gardz is a high performance sealer that can repair damaged drywall or lining paper, it can also eliminate bubbles. This primer can also be used to seal skim coats of plaster, can be used to prime drywall/plasterboard giving it a hard and durable f
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GripIt fixings

by Admin Added 7 years ago 863 Views / 0 Likes

GripIt fixings are a quick and easy way of fixing to plasterboard or drywall. These fixings are easy to use and currently come in four different sizes depending on what you are fixing to the plasterboard or drywall. Currently 4 different GripIt fixing are
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Dewalt wall dogs

by Admin Added 7 years ago 994 Views / 0 Likes

Dewalt wall dogs are an all steel, tension free, one piece threaded fastener that is suitable for use in most substrates including concrete, stone, brick, plasterboard and timber. When using the dewalt wall dogs in concrete, brick or masonry it is a good
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How compression fittings work

by Admin Added 7 years ago 899 Views / 0 Likes

Compression fittings are very versatile, but many people are not confident when using them. Some people also believe that you need to use a sealing compound or PTFE tape with compression fittings, but simply is not the case (unless your compression fittin
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compression fitting pressure test

by Admin Added 7 years ago 1,041 Views / 0 Likes

Compression fittings are one of the most versatile fittings available. They can be used on copper pipe or plastic pipe as long as a pipe insert is used. Just out of curiosity I thought I would see just how much pressure a compression fitting could hold wi
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How to remove a ferrule

by Admin Added 7 years ago 2,846 Views / 0 Likes

It can be difficult removing a ferrulefrom a piece of pipe, although you can buy dedicated tools for the job such as anferrule cutter or anferrule puller. In many cases you can remove theferrule by striking the nut with a large adjustable spanner. Copperf
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