non standard cleanout plug

Greetings. I had to bust out a brass cleanout plug in my basement and now I can't find any replacement that fits. House is 40 yo and pipes are iron. I've measured the hole as best I can and the busted cleanout plug, which is largely intact and they both measure 2.75 inches. I found a website that ...
Posted by jay in Home Repair 22 years ago 
Non-standard tiled shower

First question: where do I find non-standard fiberglas (or similar material, eg PVC?) shower stalls and floors? Next question: anyone have similar experiences they wish to share?
Posted by vjp2.at in Home Repair 21 years ago 
Removing non-silicone caulk

I need to recaulk my tub. I think the caulk there now is all-purpose polyseamseal, which has no silicone. Aside from using a tool to dig the caulk out, is there anything I should do? Some web pages mention using a blow dryer or heat gun to soften it up. Is that useful? Also, is there any solvent ...
Posted by woger151 in Home Repair 15 years ago 
Non-incandescent oven light?

Does anyone make an LED or similar type of bulb for high temperature applications like oven lights?

Posted by Bill J. in Home Repair 15 years ago 
non slip wood finish

what is the best waterproof but not submerged non slip poly finish a drying rack with dowels needs to hold onto the clothes etc was thinking maybe do a rough sand and then apply poly and leave it another idea was to get that non slip stair tape and put a strip on each dowel ...
Posted by Electric Comet in Woodworking Forum 9 years ago 
Basin Fittings Non Standard

Any assistance is as ever greatly appreciated in pointing me to a supplier or manufacturer of non-standard waste units, URL's, telephone numbers, or name and addresses.
Posted by RatBox in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 22 years ago 
Roofing - non slip footwear?

Any recommendations for an inexpensive way to give shoes/trainers better grip/non-slip on slate roofs. Something to apply to older footwear would be best, temporary or permanent.
Posted by Phnix in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 22 years ago 
non stick tool lube

What does everyone us for a non stick tool lube -- inside the TS -- not in contact with the wood. A teflon based product? Dupont Teflon Multi-Use ?
Posted by Kevin in Woodworking Forum 17 years ago 
Ideal (non) Standard WCs

Had fun & games trying to get a cistern to seal on a close coupled toilet. As always I fitted a new kit; doughnut, plate, bolts, washers, wing nuts - leaking like a sieve. Sought the advice of my local independent plumbers merchant (LIPM). Turns out that Ideal Standard are far from standard. ...
Posted by The Medway Handyman in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 12 years ago 
CH non return valve

As a result of fitting an UFH circuit to my fathers old single pipe central heating system, I have a requirement for a low loss non return valve capable of withstanding CH water temperatures.
Posted by Paul in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 21 years ago