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Central heating oil tank base
We've to get a new one, chosen a bunded model, got all the positioning OK, to fit in with recommended location of it. Want to stand it on concrete paving slabs, as we've loads in the garden, that aren't going to stay! I've already lifted them, layed a hardcore base & going to put a couple inches sand down, then the slabs.…
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new central heating system - 2 bed bungalow
Hi There all, Please could you guys in the trade give me some advice on installation & supply costs of a gas central heating system for a typical 2 bedroom bungalow (semi-detached). At present the house has economy 7 storage heaters so this would be a complete install (7 rads). I am currently modernising the house and it…
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CH - I'm too hot!
The opposite to some of the other threads posted recently. I don't have a central heating thermostat in my house, so my main thermostat is on the boiler. I do have thermostatic valves on a couple of my newer radiators but not all and as the other radiators are quite old, it is not currently on the (massive) house…
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RED Coffee Perculator / Filter Coffee Maker
Hi everybody. Does anyone know where i can find a red coffee perculator / filter coffee maker at a reasonable price. I would like something a bit funky so i can leave it on the worktop. I do not want one of these that you put the pods in, i just want one that you put a jug underneath but it has to be red. Willing to pay…
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Wallpapering round chimney breast problem
Hi! DH has just spent the best part of the afternoon wallpapering around our chimneybreast. Pattern wallpaper, repeats every 26.5 cm and it's a straight edge pattern repeat. We started it plumb in the centre, the two strips on either side of the middle one went in beautifully then we hit our problem :mad: . It's a 1930s…
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I'm cold!New ideal boiler no central heating
Hi, We had an ideal boiler installed today HE30 We have had it in a box for about a year but it has finally been fitted. Only one prob the hot water works but the heating doesn't plumber been trying to sort it but says he doesn't normally work on ideal and seems a bit bemused by it all. SO ....HELP!!!!! If you turn the ch…
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affordable flooring advice
I have a small living room which doesnt have any decent flooring on it. I dont want laminate cos i cant afford it. Also, I'd like to find something that I could possibly do myself ? Cos I'd have to move the furniture - which i cant do if i get a professional in to do it. The local ones round here all say 'the room has to…
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Anyone used touchwood1.com or know of a good sanding company?
Hi Need to get our new pine floorboards sanded and varnished and the best quote I've got so far is from touchwood1.com. Has anyone used them and were they happy? I would love to do it myself however I'm not well and my hubby is recovering from a snapped achilles tendon for the second time! Does anyone know of a good…
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Good plumber in SE London for new boiler
Just had my sister on the phone, she spent more money than she could afford repairing her boiler last year and not it needs replacing completely. At the moment she has no water or heating. Can anyone recommend a plumber who will do an honest job for a good price? She's in West Norwood I think. She's very hard working and…
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Window Gasket question
Hi all, i need to replace my useless gaskets on my windows (the small rubber strip on sealing the bit that opens to the bit that stays behind) They are just shrivled up bits of rubber now and let the wind through so if figured better replace them before its to cold at night. I have no idea where to start to know what type…
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Uphostlery cleaning
Hi, Need bit of advice from u experts round there... I got to clean my 3piece sofa suite and was thinking to hire some cleaning equipment but haven't got any idea.I am really bad at any DIY work so if anyone can please suggest what should i get for cleaning it?which equipment is best for this purpose? also will it be as…
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Advice...house still cold after new c/h
Our house was really cold. Its a 1930's semi. We had new loft insulation two years ago and in the summer we had a new combi/condenser boiler and brand new pipes and radiators. Previously we always put our cold house down to our old c/h sytem as it was an old one pipe system with a back boiler. This is now the first snap of…
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Coldseal Windows Query
Hi Guys, About 7 years ago, I had doors and windows fitted by Coldseal. I got a 10 year warranty for them at the time. Recently, a few panes of glass have started to mist, and yesterday the door opening mechanism broke, so I can't get in my front door! So, I thought now would be a good time to use my warranty. I was just…
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Radiator - need to bleed?
Every winter, some of my radiator accumulates air, so need to be bled via radiator key. If I left it as it is, am I saving gas? I do realise the room won't get warm:D
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Electrical Heating Ideas for Cold Bedroom
I live in a flat with a storage heater (in the hall) and electric fire in the living room but there’s nothing in the bedroom. Does anyone have any ideas for electrical heating for the bedroom (quite small room) and one that is quite economical to run? Thanks in advance Mac PS – I’ve tried the Homebase white radiators and…
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4 hour wash cycle?
OH put a wash on today at about 3pm - almost 4 hours later its still washing the same load:confused: I have noticed the wash cycle seems to last for ages though to be fair, I usually put the machine on before i go to work or bed so I haven't taken much notice & haven't timed it before. It's a Servis machine, less than a…
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Help Please !
I am hoping someone can help with this, a short while ago i asked for help with getting my white shirts etc bright white again in the washing machine and had some excellent advice which has worked absolute wonders (everything looks new) ! The problem is that all my black clothes (shirts, trousers etc) seem to not wash…
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Disconnecting phone (NTL) cable from socket
Hi all Tidying up my house and want some advice on the following: I have a 'master' (Slave?- see http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=11039&ts=50921) phone socket where my landline is plugged into. Out of the socket, i have an extentension cable if you like, it goes out of the house, upstairs, and back in to…
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Cavity wall insulation
How do I know if I can get a grant? My wife and I both work would this count against us? Also do your local council hold a list of reputable companies? Thanks, Pete.
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Wanted: Cordless screwdriver/drill
Wanted for general diy dont want to spend a fortune though is it possible? Any recommendations?
