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Cooker ring main disconnected - still getting voltage?
I am in the process of swapping over my built-in oven. I have removed the 30A fuse for the cooker ring main at the fuse board in the garage, switched the cooker control switch off in the kitchen and disconnected the old cooker. I have not connected the new cooker yet. However, I have noticed that if I switch the cooker…
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Fridge Freezer!
After working hard for 15 plus years our fridge freezer has decided that it is time for retirement!!! Any advice for a new frost free (yes no more defrosting!!) fridge freezer?? Any models that are better than others? Any comments would be helpful! many thanks K.
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Discount electricals??
We are currently looking for new white goods for the house we have just bought. The ones I'm leaving behind in my flat have never caused me any problems and I kind of wish I hadn't included them in the sale. I've been through all the websites for Currys, Comet, Tesco etc and athough there are some good deals I was…
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radiator problem
I have just turned central heating on for the first time this year and all the radiators heated up except the lounge one. The inlet pipe got hot but not the radiator, despite the valve being set to max. Does the radiator need a new thermostat? How complicated is this, can i do it myself with virtually no plumbing…
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Rowing Machine? Which One?
dont know if this is the right board for this, but im looking for a rowing machine (one with pully not handles). my daughter wants a rowing machine, which folds up for storage, i dont know which is better, air/magnetic resistance ... any ideas anyone? any makes, models, places to buy? we have a new multi gym, paid £250 for…
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Artex
Hi all, i have a ceiling with Artex on 12x12, that i want to take off.What would be the best and easiest way to do this. Thanks for your time Coolsteel :cool:
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HW + CH Control Panel question
Hi guys The control panel thingie on the HW/CH system in my new flat is very basic, and doesnt let me have heating on its own; I have to have it with hot water.This is a real problem for me, as I dont usemuch hot water, but do need the heating a lot. I am just wondering if it is possible to just buy a new control box and…
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Central Heating-cost effective use of
Does anyone know the answer to this? Is it more cost effective to time my gas central heating to come on between 5 & 8 in the morning and 4:30-10:30pm, or to leave it on all the time, given that the house will cool down between the times if I use the timer? Any advice would be gratefully received
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Samsung SP50L7HXX - CHEAP??
I have seen this TV and I want it. I want it bad... :rotfl: The cheapest I can find it is Robertsons at £1824. Can anyone beat it????? Ta Chris
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Is it easy to refill Vallaint Combi?
Hello, I have just had heating serviced and today the radiators needed bleeding. I have just done this but the pressure gauge on front panel of boiler has dropped to zero. Is there a straightforward way of refilling system? I have zero experience in this. Thanks in advance.
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Electrics in the Garden
I want a water feature and 5 or 6 lights wired up in my garden. Wiring will already be connected to the water feature pump and provided for the lights but it will need to be run into the house and to a 2 way switch to turn each on and off independently. Can any electricians out there give me a rough idea of a reasonable…
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Loft lighting
What can you get to brightyl light the loft? Ideally I want something I can clip to the joists so I can angle it where I want. I would also like it to be connected to the mains with a plug as its only going to be a temp solution. Any Ideas???
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Electric: Economy (water) heating
I have White Meter heating (the equivalent of Economy 7) with Scottish Power. Its used to charge up the storage heaters through the night. Our timer switch (which turns on/off the economy supply) broke and an appointment for repair has been made. What made me post was that the water is heated through a different timer -…
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Martindale VI13700G Proving Unit
Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place. Please can anyone help... :confused: I am trying to obtain a Martindale VI13700G Proving Unit (voltage indicator). So far I have been able to locate one for £36.00 through Martindales website. Does anybody know of anywhere cheaper or a similar brand (which complies to HSE…
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Bath-side mounted bath taps
I have a very OLD cast iron bath. The taps (which might even be the originals) are mounted in the usual place at one end of the bath, but they are mounted into the vertical surface of the bath instead of onto the top surface of the bath. The fixing is therefore against a vertical surface instead of the more usual…
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extended warranty probs.
i took out an extended warranty on my new washing machine when i bought it from comet. i needed to call out an engineer as i thought it was very loud. he fitted an dampener to make it quiter. all well and good. the machine stated to get louder so i called them out again. they now want to charge me for the visit as there…
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Anyone used/fitted Elesgo Supergloss laminate?
Fallen head over heels for Elesgo supergloss laminate flooring, see link below (black sample at bottom of the picture) http://www.floorsonline.co.uk/product_navigation/sub_sub_sub_category.aspx?Link_To=23&Link_Name=Stone+Effect+Supergloss Am worried though that the slightest bit of dust/dirt getting in the joins is going…
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worx drill
There following is on offer at argos and comes with a 3 year guarantee (£90 for 24v cordless hammer drill): http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=3801&productId=156803&clickfrom=name Has anyone used this brand before and are they anygood for the money? Thanks
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Central heating/Hot water issue
I have no independent hot water & central heating. I can turn then central heating on at the timer upstairs but get nothing at all. I turn on the Hot water & i get both Hot Water & the radiators get hot, I can also hear the pump going for the central heating. I have just bought the house and its my first so I have no idea…
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woodworm
I know that if it is active there is sawdust. But I bought a chest of drawers from ebay. It arrived last night. In getting ready to move it tonight was when we noticed. I was not happy to move it. We checked the table and chairs over that arrived at the same time. And they seemed to be ok. What should I do as I don't want…
