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I think it is much better to have it all hidden. Most builders have them inside cabinetry these days. As long as you washing machine is hooked up correctly it won't leak.

When you turn the tap on, water flows through the hot water system and triggers a sensor which opens a solenoid for the gas to flow and an ignitor lights the gas.

There are many counterfeit MJ rookie cards sold on ebay, but authentic ones can go for up to 100K!

A plumber cannot move the meter, it has to be done by the gas company. The plumber will move the pipe work that connects after the meter. Also 6-7m shouldn't effect gas pressure a great deal. A plumber can calculate the required pipe sizes before you move and tell you whether you will need to...

I second this. We use them at work all the time but we call them nylon anchors. Using a screw driver or old chisel you will be able to get it out and a new one will go straight back into the old hole. You can buy them from all hardware stores.

What do you need to do to get your builders licence in NSW? Why does it cost $5k?

I realise they are in this instance. I was just stating that because a lot of cheaper fixture on eBay and in renovation warehouses are not.

It is illegal for a plumber to install a fixture that is Not watermarked. You also run the risk of your house flooding from a faulty fitting and not being covered by insurance.

What is a s.173 agreement?

I'm in vic, but it costs me $50 per sample

You can't get the feel of an area off the net. The good and bad streets. You need to travel the area in person or use someone with knowledge of the area.

It looks like it is 40mm. Caesarstone only comes in 20mm thick slabs. The bit without pattern is the mastic (glue) used to mitre the edge so it appears to be a 40mm top. This is normal.

Is it a 40mm top?

Why do you have to use a reflux valve? I have never heard of this being done on a shower?

No one will know until something goes bad and you need insurance, or you sell the place and they ask for the permits to show it was done by a licensed builder. If someone hurts themselves during the renovation, a pipe bursts and floods the place or there is structural damage your insurance...