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Water slow to come hot in downstairs bathroom
I do try to be "green" and not wasteful but the hot water in the hand washbasin in our downstairs bathroom takes for ever to start running warm/hot. We had a new boiler and large tank fitted about two years ago but the water problem was the same before this. The water in the bath comes hot quickly. My OH says it is…
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Noisy washing machine - bearings or something trapped in drum? Please help!
Hi I am hoping an engineer is on tonight and could give me some pointers with regards to my washing machine. It is an ELECTRA 1200 SHOWERMATIC ECO WASHER. I know this seems an obscure make, it was given to me by a friend eighteen months ago when my 13 month old Zanussi broke down and couldnt be repaired (long story...!!)…
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Bath Screen - any recommendations? They seem expensive.
Can any one recommend a bath screen? I've just finished the tiling and need to on a screen but they all seem a tad expensive. I quite like the single glass panels like this one at plumbworld.co.uk
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Boxing in an unsightly fuse box..
..above kitchen units. Going to make a little wooden cupboard to cover it up. Question is, is there any fire risk/health & safety withthis. Is it safe to box the consumer unit jn? thanks
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Vertical Blinds
I've just had new windows fitted and now my vertical blinds are too long. Does anyone know of a good vertical blind firm on the internet who can supply new blinds. Thanks
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central heating programmer advise please !
Hi , I have a condensing boiler , (EVO HE ) , At present i have no Stats or Programmer installed , so combi is on constant , i am after a programmer with 1 room stat , Danfoss TP9 24 hour 5/2day Programmer and Room Thermostat could anybody please tell me if is compatable with my system , or recommend a different product…
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Wall brackets - how to fit?
Hi, I've just bought some bathroom units from Wickes and the brackets to fix the tall tower and wall units to the wall aren't ones that I am familiar with - can anyone help please? Heres a link to the sort of thing they look like http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/wallunit.htm The cupboards didn't come with very clear…
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Best fixings for kitchen wall cupboards?
Hi, I have some wall units to put up into walls which are plasterboard and then breeze block - what fixings are best for holding them up? I am looking in Screwfix at the RediDrivas (page 40 catalogue 89) but am not sure about the difference between Nylon Redidrivas priced at £6.99 for 100, Metal Redidrivas at £9.99 and the…
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Help With Loft Conv.
Hello all. thanks in advance, ADVICE,,,,,,,,,,want to convert loft. Have a bunalow at the mo. No dormas, no structural changes, want 2 velux/skylights at the back of house....question is ....what permission do i need and idea of costing. need to save as much as poss!(but through the correct ways,)
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carbon monoxide alarms
I have decided that I really should of bought one of these before now and am going to order the one from lloyds pharmacy on another thread. My question is where best to put the alarm. We have an integeral garage (my sons bedroom is above the garage) and our boiler is located in the garage. There is not a door from the…
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Question for carpenters - router help!
I'm looking to try and match up with the existing woodwork in the house, I believe that the profile is 'Lambs tongue' - i've had quotes for the wood and the prices are sky high and the match isnt quite right. I wonder if any one has seen router cutters for lambs tongue profile anywhere? - please!!
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Finding more tiles for the bathroom???
I want to fit a new shower for the bathroom and will need some more tiles... (will need to remove and replace). I have 3 that I've found in the garage but will need a few more. I have the fun of trying to find more of the same style. They must be quite a few years old (were there before we moved into the house 5 years…
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Boiler/hot water problem - advice please
We have a Valliant Ecomax condensing boiler (not combi type). It was fitted in Nov 03 and has been serviced annually, we had new radiators at the same time. We have a hot water tank in the airing cupboard and if we don't want to have the boiler on we can heat that tank with electricity, it plugs into a socket in the airing…
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can anyone give any advice?
hi all, I bought a 2 seater and 3 seater settee from land of leather, on the 11th january this year i had the option to pay £69.00 for delivery or collect myself, i collected the settees and when igot them home the 3 seater was faulty the mechanism on the recliner needed fixing the sette also had marks on it my OH…
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Burglar Alarm - Problem with PIR (electricians)
Having problems with a garage PIR. There is also a magnetic door catch in the same area, wired up along with the PIR. The problem is that the PIR is almost constantly on. It started doing this a couple of days ago at 3:30am. There is a bundle of wires wrapped in tape and I checked them, they are twisted together in pairs,…
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question for washing machine engineer
I have an Indesit W133 model, am collecting a new drum paddle tommorow, have been assured it is easy to fit but I'm just a bit worried about the little square of metal that sticks up, do I need to bend it flat? Help please.
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New Sealed Unit For Front Door Side Panel, Where??
Hi All! Looking to replace the glass panel in the original front door side panel. It's the original timber door & frame, but a double glazed sealked unit has been fitted, already. This is only about 10mm inside the unit & we don't think it's toughened glass either, possibly, so want to get it sorted. Spoke to a few local…
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The warmth & comfort scheme
I am totally unsure if this is the right place to post this, and I am also unsure how many it will help, so please feel free to move this if it would be better placed elsewhere. I would like as many as possible to see this. To my knowledge there are least 6 London boroughs that are running a warmth and comfort scheme. It…
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Dishwasher not filling and door problem
I'm sure these two issues must be related. A week or so ago, my dishwasher door handle suddenly became very stiff and it's really hard to open the door now. And yesterday, it got stuck on a cycle and now the dial won't move forward at all and it won't fill with water. It's only a cheap Beko dishwasher that's about 3 years…
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Fitting an Essex Flange
How do I lower the water level in the hot cistern if there is no drain valve after having emptied the CWS tank
