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electric fire
I'm after an electric fire. Well, the ''Flavel Inspire'' to be precise ;) The cheapest I can find it online is £579. Anyone know of any sites where it might be cheaper. (or uk suppliers)
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Hot Tub Running Costs
Hi. This is my first post so please be gentle. I admit that a hot tub in our garden is not the best money saving idea, but I am hoping that someone will be able to advise the best way forward in dealing with the company we purchased it from. Our tub was purchased in late September, delivererd early November. £1750 was paid…
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Radiator problems
I have a problem with central heating - radiators are hot at top, cold at bottom therefore the problem is not air even though I have bled them. One plumber said it was the pump even though it is a good quality one and under two years old - a second plumber said it was sludge in the system and needed flushed out with…
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Anti dog fouling advice?
Hi all Having real problems with dogs messing on the pavement outside my house. Have informed the council & they have put notices up to little effect, unfortunately. Are there any ideas out there for remedies that may make the dogs stay away from the area due to a particular smell, etc? Any advice gratefully received.
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Hotpoint Tumble Dryer Has A Burning Smell From The Back
Our Hotpoint dryer has started playing up after many years of usage! The drum stops turning and we can smell burning from the back. I have opened the back and it seems to be coming from the fan area at the bottom. It seems to stop (the drum included) and then lets out the burning smell. I think this fan is also connected…
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lighting loop.
Hi There, does anybody know how many lights you can safely run on one lighting loop? Many Thanks
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How much for a kitchen extension?
Hi people! BF and I are in the process of buying a lovely brick 1930's 3 bedroom semi. :T :D :j The kitchen is a bit small though and we are looking at maybe extending it in the future (maybe 2-3 years down the line). If anyone could give us a rough estimate base dont he following info, it would be great thx! The kitchen's…
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Voltage/Amp requirement (Computer equipment)?!
Hi, does anyone here know much about power supply units for computer peripherals?! The power supply of my ADSL modem (Belkin) went bust and I am writing this now, using another Power Supply with similar output rating that happens to have the same size connector. Is this going to bust the modem eventually, or should I not…
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How can I use CCTV?
Hi all I've been having trouble with local yobs, culminating in my front window being smashed a couple of weeks ago. The Police seem powerless to do anything and I was thinking about getting CCTV. I have heard different stories about what you can & can't do with cameras regarding where it's sited, etc. Can anyone in the…
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Moving Sky Digibox
I want to move my Sky Digibox to another room. It's currently in a downstair room and I want it shifted to another downstair room. I've phoned a company to ask how much and was told it would be £40 - that's just labour as I won't need any additional cables! Does anyone know, if I cancel my Sky subscription and then…
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Sliding Cupboard Doors
I am in the process of having a utility room built on the back of my garage (yippee!) I am wanting a nice storage area within this small space, so all the junk can be hidden behind closed doors. I am looking for my builder to make a built in unit to house the washing machine and fridge freezer. Do you know of any off the…
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Fitting out Kitchen Appliances - Too many chioces
We're having our Kitchen redone and replacing most of our appliances. Im looking for recommendations for the following (all to be integrated) Tall larder fridge Tall larder frost free freezer Dishwasher Washing Machine Tumble Dryer Built in Split Oven 5/6 ring Hob looking at AEG, Liebher etc for them, but there's just too…
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An integrated, frost free small freezer needed!
Can anyone help, please? I have tried Comet, Currys etc but no-one seems to make what I need, I can't find anything on the Net, either, very frustrating! It's the frost free bit which is causing the problem. Size approx 86cm high x 55cm wide. Thanks.
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Home Networking For Music etc
Anyone point me in the direction of any good sites that help you network your house? Im not on about just the internet I am after being able to play music from my PC anywhere in my house so I am looking for wirefree speakers etc for in my conservatory. You get the idea any help will be appreciated
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Indian Jali Furniture
Can anybody recommend some good websites for Jali furniture please. Just been to my local supplier who I have used in the past but the only piece he had was too big. We are after a tall corner cabinet. Thanks
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Self cleaning ovens.
Do these self cleaning ovens really work? The ones were you turn the temperture right up high and it reduces any spillages etc. to dust that just requires sweeping up.
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Spotlights Electrical usage
Hi In my study , kitchen and Bathroom i have three spotlights on aone centre light point. They each have three 60w bulbs. Do these draw 60w each or 60 w over the three bulbs. If one blows do the otehr start taking a greater wattage or will my bill for that light fall by a third. reason I am asking , is that th study has 2…
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Plumbers with Sat Nav.
Hello Fellow Plumbers, I have a tomtom sat nav and have a POI of Plumbers merchants in the UK ( phone numbers too). If anyone wants a copy let me know. Bestyman
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Another Stupid Question: Vibrating house
I have a very old house (about 300 years) and it is about to collapse as the washing machine in the first floor utility room vibrates so violently that the floorboards vibrate, which in turn causes the ceiling to vibrate, which in turn causes the walls to shake.............I think you can probably imagine the whole sorry…
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Broken tumble dryer timer
The knob has come off in my hand and it's snapped:o Not sure if it's still under the guarantee. If it's not are they easy to replace. It's a Hotpoint Aquarius TCD30.
