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Jeepers! Exploding Lightbulbs!
Fantastic, its 6:38am and yet again this morning we have exploding lightbulbs, again. We have these lights around the home, clear Halogen lamps actually they look a bit like the below. Now I'm not sure if its a dodgy set of bulbs or wiring or what, but I'm swaying towards dodgy bulbs, although supposedly their eveready…
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My Baxi Duo Tec Boiler Has Stopped Working
Can anyone help with what to do? It's only 9 months old I've just had a bathroom refurb. It stopped working while running the bath I've followed the manual to try and reset it Nothing It's not even lit up The gas cooker is working The wireless thermo is calling for heat
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A Good Free Fireplace Information Site
Hi All, I have recently been following all the updates on a new Fireplace Information site for retail consumers. If you are interested, the site URL is: http://www.fireplacefive.com Read the money saving tips they have written about, as well as tons of information on wood burning stoves. Buck ;)
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Shower pump
Hello all, quick question for any experts. I am looking to purchase a 3bar pump for my new shower. Does anyone know of any silent 3bar shower pumps? and do any have a limescale/hardwater filter built in or can anyone recommend one designed for showers? Thanks in advance.
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bathroom worktop - to use as a shelf
I've got a boxed area in the bathroom where the plumbing for WC and sink basic is hidden behind tiles, but need something on top like a piece of worktop. currently got a bit of windowsill on it but its not deep enough (been cut down too much). b and q do a 2m length (i need 1.2) for £60 a glossy black quartz. i remember…
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Weather Compensator for Gas Boiler
We are having a Valliant combi boiler installed. I noticed on Valliant website that they have a weather compensator device. Is this just a gimmick or will it make savings? Also, i would be grateful if someone could explain exactly what it does.
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How to build own slow cooker?
Would like to use a slow cooker to save money, particularly as I could run it overnight when we have cheap electricity. DH reckons they are easy to build yourself, as the heating element is little more than a light bulb. Any one any ideas/experiences? TIA!
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Painting fresh plaster ceiling
Hi guys I've just had my ceiling replastered over artex (no one could apparently repair the small amount of damage to the artex and this was the only option) Unlike fresh plaster on a wall, this is only a thin layer and so has dried out really quickly. So now it's time to paint it and I've had a couple of recommendations.…
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Tree Stump removal
Hello I am currently in the process of getting quotes for tree stump removal, a digger will be required but do they put a poison on the roots some of which we believe go under the house from a old willow tree & obviously cant be removed & we are worried about them growing back.... Anyone help please?
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Metal Bath, standard sink and toilet - in Manchester?
Hi I've decided to refit my bathroom I live in manchester and will be attempting to buy ove rthe next few weeks * a white steel bath (two holes for taps) one more for shower * toilet (white) standard * sink(white) standard And dress up with nice tiles and good looking taps Can anyone suggest suppliers to visit so I can…
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Screwing MDF!
Can anyone tell me what kind of screw I should use in MDF, or would a nail be better? Also do I have to treat it any differently than wood with regard to splitting? I am looking to attach a picture to it and it is only 20mm thick. Many thanks
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DIYKitchens.com
Hi Has anyone any experience or reviews of DIYkitchens.com I am looking for mainly doors with a few cabinets as well as worktops. They have an impressive site and prices seem ok, but after nearly falling foul of the Vance Millar con merchants. I am asking if anyone has actually dealt with DIYkitchens, they are based in…
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Boiler quote
I have a quote for a new boiler of £2,250, which is to clean Central heating system with Sentinel X800 and remove old combi and fit a new Worcester junior combi boiler. I live in a 3 bed with 1 bathroom house in Birmingham. I reckon this is a bit on the steep side. What are peoples thoughts? Also are Glowworm Combi boilers…
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Ideas for Bathroom & Hall Flooring??
My dark north-facing flat presently has light oak finish laminate flooring in the living areas (kitchen/ sitting room/ office-dining room), which I like. It also has light oak veneer doors throughout, which makes the flat very 'woody' so I don't really want to add any more. :o I then have beige carpet in the bedroom and…
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Plumbworld - anyone used them recently - have they gone bust?
Hi Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this and mods please move if so. I have ordered from Plumbworld online in the past. The taps they sent are faulty and still under guarantee. Their website lists all the email addresses to contact them for customer services - I've tried every email listed but they just bounce…
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condensation
Hi I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this my windows over the last 2/3 months have suddenly been getting condensation on them, not happened in the past, mainly first thing in the morning/last thing at night any clues??? thanks
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BT Complaint - who do I complain to????
Hi, I have complained to BT about something they done wrong but am getting no where. I have phoned and e-mailed. Does anyone know a contact higher up I can contact. Do OFCOM still exist? Basically they took out double my direct debit without notice but refuse to pay back the money and have admitted it was there mistake.…
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Proof of Corgi Service
I have recently had my boiler serviced by a Corgi registered organisation. They ended up making three visits due to issues with a microswitch and seals as well as the initial visit for the service. However, they have given me no paperwork relating to the service other than the bills. I have always received some form of…
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Query on mixed electrics
I've been reading various threads and doing a bit of research online regarding electrical rewiring but I need a bit of advice on what type of work my house might actually need. When we bought the house, one of the things raised on the survey report was that there are mixed electrics in isolated locations which may require…
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How to stop sheets slipping off mattress?
Hi, I am getting so annoyed with my sheet coming loose and slipping off my double bed and need to find a way to hold them. I used to use fitted sheets but they just seemed to ping off all the time and now I use normal sheets but they last a day or so then come untucked. Anyone know of any tricks to make sure they stay put?…
