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SOLAR PANELS in WINTER - Our Experience
In this video I take you through, how much our Solar PV system has produced over winter and how this has managed to be used, including potential savings.
Equipment:
- 5kw Solaredge Inverter
- 20x 400w Perlight Solar Panels
- 10kw Solaredge Battery
- Solaredge Modbus
The great guys from who installed our full system.
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STAIRS are FINISHED!!! - Part 3 - MODERNISING our OAK STAIRS
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In todays video, I begin to put the stairs back together with the aim of getting the glass installed. New Stair Items were from @jacksonwoodturners Tools and Products used in this video can be found on the DIY Journey Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-15c3d3c0?ref=inf_own_influencer-15c3d3c0
PREPARING for GLASS - Part 2 - MODERNISING our OAK STAIRCASE
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In todays video, I begin to put the stairs back together with the aim of preparing for the glass to be templated and fitted. New Stair Items were from @jacksonwoodturners Tools and Products used in this video can be found on the DIY Journey Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-15c3d3c0?ref=inf_own_influencer-15c3d3c0
Sanding - Part 1 - MODERNISING our OAK STAIRCASE
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MODERNISING our OAK STAIRCASE - SANDING Part 1 Moving on to our next home project, we look to tackle the Oak Staircase, with an aim to modernise what looks to be an outdated staircase.
SAVE ENERGY with RADFLEK RADIATOR REFLECTORS
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SAVE ENERGY with RADFLEK RADIATOR REFLECTORS
REDUCING our GAS BILL with TESLA T-SMART IMMERSION Controller
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REDUCE GAS BILLS with Tesla T-Smart Immersion Controller In this video I aim to show what methods we are doing to reduce our reliance on gas in our home. Installing the Tesla T Smart Immersion Heater. Tesla T Smart Immersion Heater Can be purchased here: amzn.to/3iSTf5p Check out @plumberparts Video on the How To install.
Do SOLAR PANELS SAVE Money - First 3 Months
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How MUCH have our SOLAR PANELS saved in 3 Months In this video I take you through, how much our Solar PV system has produced and how this has managed to be used, including potential savings. Equipment: - 5kw Solaredge Inverter - 20x 400w Perlight Solar Panels - 10kw Solaredge Battery - Solaredge Modbus The great guys from who installed our full system. Instagram Oval Renewables - ...
Our SOLAR PANEL & BATTERY System LESSONS LEARNT
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Our SOLAR PANEL & BATTERY System LESSONS LEARNT
HOW MUCH DOES A SOLAR & BATTERY SYSTEM COST?
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HOW MUCH DOES A SOLAR & BATTERY SYSTEM COST?
INSTALLING a SOLAREDGE SOLAR PV System
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INSTALLING a SOLAREDGE SOLAR PV System
ARE SOLAR PANELS WORTH IT? - DIY JOURNEY
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ARE SOLAR PANELS WORTH IT? - DIY JOURNEY
Our New Smart Bathroom - DIY JOURNEY
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Our New Smart Bathroom - DIY JOURNEY
12 Month Review of Drayton Wiser Smart Heating System - @DIYJourney1
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12 Month Review of Drayton Wiser Smart Heating System - @DIYJourney1
Why I haven’t uploaded…The future plan - @DIYJourney1
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Why I haven’t uploaded…The future plan - @DIYJourney1
Huge Abandoned Garden Transformation - Father & Son Makeover Timelapse - @DIYJourney1
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Huge Abandoned Garden Transformation - Father & Son Makeover Timelapse - @DIYJourney1
TOP DRESSING OUR LAWN
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TOP DRESSING OUR LAWN
INSTALLING WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEM - Part 2
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INSTALLING WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEM - Part 2
Installing a Water Sprinkler Irrigation System - FAIL!!! - PART 1
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Installing a Water Sprinkler Irrigation System - FAIL!!! - PART 1
Why I Picked the Andersen A2 Electric Vehicle charger
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Why I Picked the Andersen A2 Electric Vehicle charger
FIXING OUR INTERNET WIFI COVERAGE
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FIXING OUR INTERNET WIFI COVERAGE
BUILD & REVIEW OF MAMAS & PAPAS NURSERY FURNITURE - Project Nursery
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BUILD & REVIEW OF MAMAS & PAPAS NURSERY FURNITURE - Project Nursery
PROJECT NURSERY - COMPLETE!!!
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PROJECT NURSERY - COMPLETE!!!
PAINTING WALLS & CEILING - Project Nursery
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PAINTING WALLS & CEILING - Project Nursery
INSTALLING SKIRTING BOARD & COLOUR REVEAL - Project Nursery
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INSTALLING SKIRTING BOARD & COLOUR REVEAL - Project Nursery
I BOUGHT A NEW LAWNMOWER - Garden Project
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I BOUGHT A NEW LAWNMOWER - Garden Project
REMOVING A RADIATOR FOR DECORATING - Nursery Project
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REMOVING A RADIATOR FOR DECORATING - Nursery Project
HOW TO INSTALL A TV ON A STUD WALL - Nursery Project
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HOW TO INSTALL A TV ON A STUD WALL - Nursery Project
FILLING HOLES AND CRACKS IN WALLS - Project Nursery
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FILLING HOLES AND CRACKS IN WALLS - Project Nursery
REMOVING COVING - Project Nursery
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REMOVING COVING - Project Nursery
THE BIG PRESSURE WASHING CLEAN UP
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THE BIG PRESSURE WASHING CLEAN UP

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jimnewtonsmith
    @jimnewtonsmith 2 дні тому

    You appear to recommend Avocet but have used Ultion in your door?

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 День тому

      Take from that what you will. I prefer Ultion and chose them. Just like to give options.

  • @woodzyfox4735
    @woodzyfox4735 6 днів тому

    Used pannels are the best :D a $300 pannel would cost you $100

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 5 днів тому

      You’d probably get new for not much more than $100/£100 nowadays

  • @deathangela7x
    @deathangela7x 9 днів тому

    Brilliant looks really good

  • @chrissmith5567
    @chrissmith5567 11 днів тому

    Thank you, this is very helpful as I have been looking at the ColorVu as an alternative to an 8mp

  • @richardsixsmith1945
    @richardsixsmith1945 16 днів тому

    I take it you were fitting the top of the sprinkler head touching the bottom of the spirit level? Do you notice the sprinkler heads on the lawn? Have you had any issues with them getting covered in soil or grass or not being able to force themselves up?

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 16 днів тому

      Thata correct, well slightly below the spirit level. No issues at all, and you cant see the sprinkler heads, I couldn’t find one of them the other day to adjust, had to turn them on to find

  • @thegerman3480
    @thegerman3480 17 днів тому

    Rip off. You were seen coming.

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 16 днів тому

      Definitely not, and can only assume you have no context to back up your claim as you haven’t given any. Please don’t compare this if you are looking at much inferior products and workmanship

  • @chrisharrison4318
    @chrisharrison4318 17 днів тому

    Have you had any issues with the batteries in these sensors? How long do the batteries last before needing to be replaced?

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 16 днів тому

      A few issues, but nothing a reset ir replace of the original batteries hasn’t resolved

    • @chrisharrison4318
      @chrisharrison4318 16 днів тому

      Thanks for your reply. From your experience, how long do the batteries last before needing replacement? Is 2 years a realistic expectation?

  • @maagicX
    @maagicX 17 днів тому

    Big thanks, this video was very helpful.

  • @The-Mandolorian
    @The-Mandolorian 17 днів тому

    Very informative, how much did this entire system cost you?

  • @intanbaharuddin2703
    @intanbaharuddin2703 19 днів тому

    ❤😮wowww.....a messy jungle turned neat N fabulous😊 Must be beautiful English garden with flowers & greenery😊

  • @intanbaharuddin2703
    @intanbaharuddin2703 19 днів тому

    ❤😮wowww.....a messy jungle turned neat N fabulous😊 Must be beautiful English garden with flowers & greenery😊

  • @SpiritintheSky.
    @SpiritintheSky. 21 день тому

    Having recently bought a later model - which "typically" came with no instructions - and found only a professional-level manual online, I was really looking forward to this video. Sadly, it has so far proved beyond me. Heaven knows how the (wired) mouse works. Do any manufacturers nowadays realise that their customers are not trained experts?

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 20 днів тому

      Thats the idea, it is supposed to be a professional only product. The wired mouse just plugs in the NVR and shown on the monitor.

    • @SpiritintheSky.
      @SpiritintheSky. 20 днів тому

      Thank you very much for your kind reply. For information, I have in the interim sent a message to HIkvision and await, hopefully, a reasonably detailed reply, perhaps including a "Get Started" piece of literature. Best regards, Roger. @@DIYJourney1

  • @asus1111ful
    @asus1111ful 22 дні тому

    Hi there I was offered 13x410w trina panels 9kwh battery 5kw inverter How much daily kwh in Edinburgh area this set can produce...any ideas? Totally £9k for this set

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 22 дні тому

      What direction, North, South, East or West?

    • @asus1111ful
      @asus1111ful 22 дні тому

      @@DIYJourney1 south east

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 22 дні тому

      13x 410w = 5.3kw A potential of upto 50+ kwh depending on weather. We tend to average 30-45 in the summer, 5-15kwh in the winter.

    • @asus1111ful
      @asus1111ful 22 дні тому

      @@DIYJourney1 last thing...do you think is it worth? Next ...is it worth to invest in heat pump if we buy those panels? Many thanks for your help

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 22 дні тому

      I think so. It opens many doors, then add in an EV, for June this year Iv done 2344miles, car always charged at home and have a electricity bill of £7.96.

  • @Sandhoeflyerhome
    @Sandhoeflyerhome 23 дні тому

    This guy is to slow to watch

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 22 дні тому

      Find another video then 🤦🏽‍♂️😆

    • @Sandhoeflyerhome
      @Sandhoeflyerhome 22 дні тому

      @@DIYJourney1 I did

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 22 дні тому

      But still found time to comment and give the creator acknowledgment 👌🏼

  • @sallywoodhead3139
    @sallywoodhead3139 24 дні тому

    I've got an Indian stone patio, laid about 18 months ago. Sand and cement between the tiles. Some of it has cracked and chipped between the slabs, leaving small gaps. I'm worried about weeds growing through. What is the best way to go about repairing the gaps - more sand and cement or resin. TIA

  • @woollysoxx
    @woollysoxx 27 днів тому

    Great video, just had my front door lock fail, the key would not turn far enough to come out when locked. Managed to work out the size and all was well.

  • @gregcarnall9097
    @gregcarnall9097 28 днів тому

    Hi, great channel and excellent content, can i ask a question please.. I am about to have a 6.88kw system for an east facing array and have been told the 5kw GiveEnergy invertor will be too small? I notice you have an 8kw system and a 5kw invertor, are you happy with the choice ignoring the electric car issue? My anticipated yearly production is 5100 kw, so my thinking is over the course of a year the 5kw will be more efficient more of the time to offset the clipping that may occur in the peak months. There seem to be so much difference of views when speaking to installers, they are almost just leaving it up to me to choose :) Thanks

  • @christinelesleybunce6800
    @christinelesleybunce6800 29 днів тому

    Good video. Bloody awful music

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 29 днів тому

      Turn the volume down would be the sensible approach. The fact this video has been watch over 750k times, I think it would be reasonable to expect that I can’t please everyone with music choice.

  • @leemccluskey3063
    @leemccluskey3063 29 днів тому

    Thank you. Finally someone giving an accurate example of cost. I am sick of seeing adverts for solar systems where they say affordable pricing and then want your personal details to quote. I just want to see a rough cost of an installed system without getting multiple calls and emails

  • @iwonakochanek4888
    @iwonakochanek4888 Місяць тому

    hi, very good video, well done sir! a quick question - your DVR is EMBEDDED version, is it a better version? will your instructions work with other Hikvision recorders?

  • @kotewala1
    @kotewala1 Місяць тому

    How do you measure for the glass and the angle of glass so it fits into the grooves. Thanks

  • @pol552
    @pol552 Місяць тому

    What a video . 10/10 fantastic

  •  Місяць тому

    I wanted to purchase the same camera you advised. h-265+ but I find there are different mods. Could you tell me the model number you use please?

  • @mattx9260
    @mattx9260 Місяць тому

    why would you put the back yard higher then the house, its gonna flood every heavy rain. that make zero sense. whos the silly goose who approved this garbage? make sure you put in a drain.

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 Місяць тому

      🤣🤣 I think this get’s the award for best comment 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️. It couldn’t make more sense, please stick to what you know….and less abusive swearing, absolutely no need for it, it only makes your comment even more invaluable

    • @mattx9260
      @mattx9260 Місяць тому

      @@DIYJourney1 you guys did good work, i enjoying seeing you transform that pile into a gem. im talking about the people who oringally made this house. what were they thinking?

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 Місяць тому

      It’s the lay of the land, on a hill. Yes they probably could of done some structural retaining, but typical of this country, everything done as cheap as possible for as much return as possible.

    • @mattx9260
      @mattx9260 Місяць тому

      @@DIYJourney1 i apologise for swearing, ill edit.

  • @pauljackson5281
    @pauljackson5281 Місяць тому

    Hi. I have purchased one of the sinks secondhand, but it’s never been used.. not even a tap cut out. The overflow badge is missing. I can’t find the spare part anywhere. I am in Australia but I am looking Amazon everywhere. The version of the sink is where the overflow is on facing upwards. The only spare parts I can find for overflow is the versions where the overflow is inside the sink on the vertical wall. Any ideas? Thanks heaps Paul.

  • @pikubird
    @pikubird Місяць тому

    Looks awesome. I wish you had gone with something more modern on the vertical supports than wood beams. But still beautiful

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 Місяць тому

      Thankyou, Any suggestions as to what would be modern?

  • @bartovjc47
    @bartovjc47 Місяць тому

    Crazy, who would put 8kW of solar panels and only 10kW battery. Such a waste.... So much money for nothing

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 Місяць тому

      Please expand? 10kw is perfect for our house hold given the house only uses 12kw per day on avg. Lets also consider the fact it’s cheaper to export the produced power now, than store it. Please do consider all options when deciding to comment with little knowledge/facts.

  • @bartovjc47
    @bartovjc47 Місяць тому

    Soooo overpriced :D 10kW battery after all discounts and no VAT for £5000 lol :D :D You can get a full 29kW battery system for 4700£ including VAT :D

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 Місяць тому

      Im sure you can, let’s consider some factors as I sense an element of a narrow thought process: - what is that system for £4700 i.e brand? - What warranty does that system come with? - What protection and safety features does that come with? - How many optimisers does that system come with? - is that system dc coupled? By answering the above, it will help others understand why the pricing is so different. We also have to consider that I paid this 2 years ago, and panels have since, almost halved in price as far as I am aware, I imagine other equipment also may have reduced in price. I do thank you for your view and commentS, albeit very un-constructive to other viewers, but certainly helped reduce the cost burden of my very good and reasonably priced solar panel system 🙂

  • @sleakeredits
    @sleakeredits Місяць тому

    I felt the love in this video, but i still feel there were still some aspects missing. I would love to talk to you, about what this could entail, also how i may be able to help. <3 please have a fantastic rest of your day, and i look forward to your response. Tommy.

  • @angelabarnes7182
    @angelabarnes7182 Місяць тому

    I would hate to: mow the lawn with those steps

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 Місяць тому

      Why? 🤣 It’s the exact same method as any other lawn; ‘push the mower, pull back the mower, move the next step’

  • @georgecorden9526
    @georgecorden9526 Місяць тому

    I’m in the process of planning to build one and your style is exactly what I had in mind. 3 years on, is there anything you’d do differently and are you happy with the results still?

  • @roderickfemm8799
    @roderickfemm8799 2 місяці тому

    I hugely admire the planning, as well as the quality and quantity of work that went into this. But grass? You must really love mowing. And I notice you didn't mow the grass steps -- what's going to happen to those? Weren't there alternatives, not more hardscape, but something that isn't as much work as grass? Anyway, if you're going to have grass, kudos for growing it from seed (apparently) rather than using grass sod (I hope that word is ok with this meaning in the UK).

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 Місяць тому

      What is wrong with Grass? It doesn’t take much maintenance. The grass steps do get mowed, just for filming purposes in this small window of clips it wasn’t shown. In the UK it’s called turf but do know what you mean.

  • @davereynolds9797
    @davereynolds9797 2 місяці тому

    Bravo

  • @benthompson-jz5ps
    @benthompson-jz5ps 2 місяці тому

    Just discovered your page. Very informative! one thing you don’t mention is structural engineers or council costs.. do you not need to ask permission from the council to excavate the levels this low? And get engineers to calculate retaining walls?

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 2 місяці тому

      There is good information online on such sites as the ‘interactive planning permission’ website which gives guidance on when permission is required. In my instance this wasn’t required. Yes retaining walls should be calculated in my opinion to ensure the land it’s retaining is suitable.

  • @pvb3562
    @pvb3562 2 місяці тому

    from some nature to absolutely none. well done, gluesniffer.

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 2 місяці тому

      Clearly hasn’t watched the video in full or taken in any detail of any part that was watched 🤦🏽‍♂️. That makes you having any right to be abusive and comment, to be zero!!! You wasted energy that you didn’t need to 🙁 such a shame!!!

  • @TonyAFC85
    @TonyAFC85 2 місяці тому

    Are the real wood or faux wood and did you need to email them to get a pelmet the length of the door?

  • @ahmedmagdy3953
    @ahmedmagdy3953 2 місяці тому

    How to contact you, I have exactly same issue with my garden :(

  • @SignatureBrickworkLTD
    @SignatureBrickworkLTD 2 місяці тому

    Looks really good mate well done, Iv also got a roller petrol mower Iv just bought. I’m having trouble with the front wheels flattening the grass before the blade hits it After it’s been cut it’s leaving uncut lines from the wheels. Any advice is appreciated

  • @grovsey3656
    @grovsey3656 2 місяці тому

    Hi. Just found your video. Garden is lovely by the way! Ive just jet washed my indian sandstone backgarden, its been down a few years now and the grout joining it has come up quite a lot. I need to re-grout some areas. Now my first question does this stuff that you used go hard? If so how long does that take? Seems strange that it goes hard from being loose without adding anything.

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 2 місяці тому

      Hi, Thankyou, yes this goes hard, I cant recall how long but want to say 12 hours. It arrives in a vacuum bag sealed, so it doesn’t set as its a resin type product. If you have some left over you can store it in water but if i remember correctly not for very long. Very good product, I clean my patio yearly and just done it for the fourth time and hardly any has come out. Id recommend pressing it into the gap.

  • @charmees6637
    @charmees6637 2 місяці тому

    Terrific 🤩

  • @Shutityou
    @Shutityou 2 місяці тому

    £18500 🎉 party time for the suppliers.

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 2 місяці тому

      Party time for all, I was happy with the price, the installer was and I assume the suppliers of the equipment was also. Very competitive for the equipment at the time of install.

  • @Shutityou
    @Shutityou 2 місяці тому

    £700 for some plastic trims for bird protection?!

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 2 місяці тому

      …and of course the time taken to install and the business overheads.

  • @JahidHasan-xz1zm
    @JahidHasan-xz1zm 2 місяці тому

    Bhai Hikvision cc camera installed in my shop. Now if there is no current, if the main line (shop) is off, will it be recorded?

  • @adamjohnmitchell1
    @adamjohnmitchell1 3 місяці тому

    I’m mid-way through redecorating my entire home, which has/had coving in every single room. My wife decided she wanted it all removed, then the walls plastered, then new coving put on. I assumed it would be a simple job but it’s turned out to be one of the biggest ball ache diy jobs I’ve ever done. As others have suggested, make sure you take time to prep, it pays dividends in the end. Stanley blade the top and bottom of the coving, use a sharp tool (I went with a wooden handled scraper which had a metal head) and hammer into the top and bottom all the way around, and for the large part, it will come off in long pieces. Good luck to anyone else undertaking this horrible job.

  • @giuseppenapoli5371
    @giuseppenapoli5371 3 місяці тому

    8 mp camera makes white look cloudy best 5mp

  • @Brian_Munich
    @Brian_Munich 3 місяці тому

    A locksmith fitted this lock for me after an attempted break-in. He didn't change the door handle, though. Does this mean my door still isn't secure ? Can these locks be snapped as easily as others ?

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 3 місяці тому

      Not necessarily, yes the 3 star locks can be snapped, but the mechanism goes in to “lockdown” as such, and the thief’s are unable to unlock it, like they would a normal lock. It just means you would have to buy a new lock if it happened, but they wouldn’t get in with that method of break in.

  • @ritamorgan7829
    @ritamorgan7829 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful!

  • @derekmorrison4191
    @derekmorrison4191 3 місяці тому

    Wow‼️

  • @drcl7429
    @drcl7429 3 місяці тому

    Nothing at all wrong with this method if strong enough to lift that much. Never knew about those silicone seal things - very useful! No need to change olive if you are using the same fitting, should go back without a problem. If in doubt add a bit of joint compound on the interior edge (fitting side, not nut side) of the olive. Wont matter if you get joint compound on other bits, just doesn't do anything. Should note that its common to find valves that use an o-ring too which might need replacing. You have to look closely at the fitting before you take it apart - you will see the fitting shape and maybe absence of visible threads than on a compression fitting. Setting the lockshields/ balancing is to ensure all the radiators heat evenly, which can be a problem on branching systems but not so much on manifold which is often the method used with the 10mm plastic pipe. Bit untidy the way they did the connections behind the radiator. Usually better to do a single run with no extra joints and put a plate over the hole.

    • @DIYJourney1
      @DIYJourney1 3 місяці тому

      Agreed with last statement, unfortunately builder and first fix plumber were very poor throughout