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Baxi 105 HE combi boiler question
Hi i wonder if anyone can provide me with a liitle bit of information. I have the baxi 105 He combi boiler which has developed a fault. Can any one confirm to me that when the central heating fires the boiler, reaches the room stat temperature, boiler shuts down , pump over runs. I know the pump over runs for a short…
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Fitting double glazing ourselves...
Hi, We are wanting to double glaze our whole house and replace the front and back door. We are on a budget so thinking about fitting them ourselves. Is this a job that can be done by those with very little knowledge of fitting windows? Thanks
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Tefal quick cup not hot
We bought a Tefal quick cup the other day , The one that is supposed to boil water in 3 seconds. When we press the button on ours it pours just luke warm water. Has anyone else had this problem or have any ideas on how to make it hot. thanks.
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buying a new washing machine
Hello, I am looking to replacing my twin tub machine with a automatic washing machine. I live in a flat and I great on great with my neighbours below I have wooden floors so I am looking for a quiet machine (is there such a thing) or as quiet as possible anyone got any recommendations on what to buy and any tips for…
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Fitting double glazing ourselves...
Hi, We are planning to have new windows and doors fitted on our property soon and need to stick to a tight budget. Does anyone know if we are able to fit the windows and doors ourselves or would this be to much hassle/risk? Thanks
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Leaking Water Cylinder
Hi, I currently have a Hercal 3 Ranger Water cylinder (net capacity 114) that has a leak that appears to be coming from the base of the cylinder or behind the actual foam casing. The leak has started to get worse over the past week and I was wondering if someone could provide me with advice on the following: 1)…
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Best Place for Kitchen Undermount Sink? (For Granite Worktop)
Just wondered if anyone could help suggest a good place online to get an undermount sink to go with our granite Worktop in the kitchen? The people who are fitting the granite said they "don't touch the sink" so have to source one myself before they will come out and template! The style we want is similar to the first two…
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Part-Exchange House
Hi, I'm not sure if this is on the correct forum - please move if its not. I was wondering if anybody had ever part exchanged their home for a new property and if so, do the house builders pay you a lot less than the market value of your home? We fancy moving next year to a slighty bigger property which are due to be built…
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Water isn't hot enough.
We have a combi boiler and I have noticed that the water isn't getting as hot as it used to. When we have a shower it is warm rather than hot. If I run a bath, I have to have the tap running slowly to get piping hot water, if I turn it up then it comes out warm. Any idea's?:confused:
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putting plates on the wall
:confused: We have just been advised NOT to use the usual type of mounting ie the ones with springs on the back as they damage the plates. Apart from skyhooks not sure how else to do it. We don't have a grooved picture rail. Anyone know if any other mountings available pls?
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Fridge Bulb Keeps Blowing
Any ideas on this? Replaced the fridge bulb and went before i could close the door and also tripped the main fuse box. Took bulb out and turned back on and all works OK now just a bit dark in there. Am tempted to leave as it is working unless anyone has any ideas.
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Replacing glass in UPVC windows
The problem I have is refitting the bead strips particulary the short ones I think you first get one end in then using rubber hammer knock it in but its there the trouble starts you almost have to bend the bead into a U before it will go in then its creased, any ideas from you experts. gary.
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Bath tap that is only a hole
About a year ago I saw a tap that was just a hole. I know you are thinking that I may have dreamt this but I did not. What it is - you have your taps elsewhere and then this hole in the wall flush mounted that the water pours out of. Due to the internal config the water comes out and does not cause a splash. I can't find…
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Water dripping from Gas Boiler?
I got a 4 year old Saunier Duval combi boiler, noticed this morning, water dripping out the bottom of the boiler. I can see a silver metal plate in the centre where the drip is coming from which is a concern... Anyone know why this is happening? :confused: Many Thanks
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Faulty Next sofas
I bought two matching sofas from Next in June 2006. A few months ago I contacted Next to say I was unhappy with how the sofas were wearing. The upholstery is fine but the seat cushions have gone very flat and the feather bolsters have shed most of their feathers. They sent a company out to assess them and he told me that…
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New Kitchen
I am looking to get a WHOLE NEW KITCHEN (excited!) in the next year, any advice at all? Not sure when we will be getting one, are the January sales good or will there be better sales later on in the year? Any advice on where to go? Want good quality that will last! :j
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Thermostatic Radiator Values
hi, we are looking to install a new raidiator in our loft as we have a average sized room there, we have pruchased quite a big radiator but think its best to install a TRV too. looking at screwfix we have a choice of either a Drayton RT212, Pegler Terrier II or a Honeywell Radplan 120, all wax sensors, not sure how much…
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Rewire - need carbon monoxide detector?
Hi, We are in the middle of a rewire at the moment. The electrician is fitting heat detectors etc but says that we don't need carbon monoxide detectors on the mains cos they are expensive?? Does anyone know how much they are and if they would be good to have fitted while he is doing the job?? Thanks!!
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Drains.....Blocked pipes - who pays?
Hi all A bit of a boring Q, but obviously someone may have been in a similar situation. We noticed today we have a blocked drain under the kitchen sink, noticed the washing machine foam wasn't going down. Anyway, after a (£25!) trip to B&Q to buy 30ft of rods, I lifted the manhole (bleugh) and it was full of c***. I tried…
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FLat owner- wh is responsible for the roof?
I live in an attic flat that I own (mortgaged). There are three other flats, all owner occupied. We bought the freehold for the building so we all own a quarter of it and are anaging directors. As I live in the attic, anything that happens to the roof directly affects me. There is obviusly a hole in the roof causing a leak…
