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Part P electrical certificate
Is there normally a seperate charge for a part P electrical certificate? We are having our bathroom redone, which has involved a new extractor fan, replacement ceiling light, wall light above cabinet and an electric heater. On the quotation is a seperate £50 charge for the part P certificate. Shouldn't the qualified…
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extractor fan and wind
Hi I have an extractor fan in the bathroom, and the flaps on the external part of the fan outlet rattle in the wind and if it is particularly windy then the bathroom gets cold because of the draft. I have thought about putting a cover over the outlet that would allow the extractor to still function, but I am wondering what…
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Noise when toilet handle goes up!!
Can anyone tell me why there is a horrible groany noise when the handle goes up after pulling the chain. It only does it whilst the handle pops up (seconds) then stops!:confused: Is it anything to worry about??
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plug-hole mastic
Can anyone advise is there a special mastic/compound to use that makes the waste outlet fitting (plug hole) in a basin water tight? I have a leaking hand basin that needs repair.
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LCD tv purchase
Hi all Im sure this has been posted many times but in the new year im looking to purchase a LCD tv. Ive marked the size i need as a 32' and have planned to spend no more than £900 - £1000 tops. I would like a decent piece of equipment thats going to offer great vision and sound. Im waiting for the sales in January so I can…
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Im confused about curtain sizing-Help!!!
Hi Can someone please advise as im going nuts trying to work it out:confused: I have one window which is 180cms (72") wide. I want them at 90" drops to the floor. The other window is 120cms (48") wide and want them at 90" drop too. I want a good gather on them both, but want them to open OK to, IYKWIM:confused: I was…
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Combi Boiler or Conventional?
Can a combi boiler really provide simultaneous hot water to a sink tap, and two showers provided it has enough capacity? (We have 4 bedrooms with CH and some sources only recommend combi boilers for max 2 bed flats) If yes what make of boiler and what capacity is recommended?
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New windows in a second floor flat
I live in a second floor flat (i.e. ground-first-second), and want to replace my windows. I've checked, and although it's leasehold the windows are my responsibility. One of my friends told me that if it's above first floor, the window company has to put up scaffolding to do it these days. Can anyone confirm if this is…
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Wood-effect venetian blinds
I chanced upon this on ebay and was wondering whether anyone had them. They are vinyl meant to look like wood and are £19 instead of £79 for my window 175 w by 145 high. Or are they just cheap and tacky?! :rotfl:…
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De-Ice mats!
The sort that you put on the base of an ice box in a fridge. Do these work? Anybody using one? Have an aged neighbour who has a small ice box as part of fridge and it's always getting iced up!
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Building work
Hello again everyone... I'm going to be moving into a house in January. Fingers crossed!!! The current owners have a garage extension accessible via the living room. I wish to create a hallway which would give access to the living room (on the right) and to the garage extension on the left. The jobs that would have to be…
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Gas Cooker - Urgent
I need a new free standing gas cooker, this side of Christmas. I'd prefer a 4 burner double oven type but am open to suggestions. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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Bleeding a radiator
Hi Folks, I noticed that my upstairs radiators were piping hot at the bottom but ice cold at the top of the radiator. I thought I would bleed them and then realised there is nowhere at the top of the radiator for the key to go? All there is is a valve you can turn on each end of the radiator where the radiator meets the…
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honeywell 3 way valve?
I have changed the motor on the honeywell 3 way valve , but I still can only get hot water not central heating. ie it just go's to hot water and stays there unless I push the lever on the honeywell to manual overide will I get central heating.I have noticed that the lever has no resistance aswell could it be the actual…
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tool belt - where to get one?
hello, i wanna get a tool belt for my dad...so far i've found a dewalt one for about £73 at toolshopdirect.co.uk. is this the average price for a decent heavy duty tool belt? anyone had any dealing with this retailer before? (couldnt find any reviews) thank-you.
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what have you got to finish before xmas
just a quick fun post and you can take bets if you like on me finishing what i have to do. i will include the list below that needs completeing before xmas. then all you have to do is add your posts to what you have to do to stop the misses/husband nagging before december 24th arrives..... date today 4/12/06 i started at…
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Coal Merchants in Leicester??
I live near Leicester and am wondering if anyone knows any coal merchants with reasonable priced coal nearby?? Or any deals at certain retailers?? Getting a load in for my log burning stove over christmas. :cool:
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AEG Washer Dryer: Warranty
Hi, I purchased an AEG washer dryer fro Empire Direct in late October 2005. It developed a fault in January 2006 which required a replacement new washing machine being sent. During this I dealy with AEG TotalCare. Now it has again developed a fault whereby the flood protection tap has a problem. The manual says for the…
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HELP! Leaking double glazed windows
I had a housefire last April and my Insurers instructed a builder to replace the windows at the front of the house as part of the insurance work. Early this year I noticed a black mark on the wallpaper at the side of the window and the builder advised that it was damp due to the paper going on when the plaster hadn't dried…
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plastering - advice needed!!
i need some advice. the plaster + bonding on the lounge wall has come away all the way back to the bricks. the wall area is about 2.4m x 5meters[i have no idea what it is in feet]. but the problem is, how can i ensure that the finished wall is level [even] in every direction. a friend of mine had his wall done but there is…
