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Halogen lighting in kitchen units - how much energy do transformers waste?
We plan to have some new kitchen units with small 20v halogen lamps. I understand these are always connected via transformers. Typically, how does the switching work, when you turn them off does the mains to the transformer get disconnected? Also, while in use, what % of energy is the transformer wasting?
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Which professional do I need?
Evening all, A few months ago I asked you guys how I would go about breaking up the concrete round my house...well, we're finally getting round to it but we think the sewerage system may be somewhere under the concrete. Who/what professional do I need to contact to find out what's underneath? I know it's a very stupid…
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steamy windows!!!!
9 of our double glazed units have failed. I have just had estimate (from company who fitted them just under 10 years ago, but some have been gone 18 months or more) bit confused because i thought that they took glass out, cleaned them then put new seals in. But they said no replace all glass unit. Estimate for 6 glear…
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Vaillant Boiler KNob fell off!
Any vaillant fitters? The CH knob on my eco tec 837 has fell off? It has a little red clip inside and i can get it go back on sort of but when i turn it to the left it falls off. I no longer am able to turn the CH temp up and down. thanks,
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house survey result, flagged up solid floor movement
Ive had an offer accepted on a house and the survey flagged up the following report. A structural engineers report is requested with regards to structural movement noted to the solid floor. Structural engineer to verify the presence of sulphate attack or other similar defect and define expenditure in terms of renewal of…
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Save some money- Dont buy 'No More Nails Glue'
I bought this recently to put up some new skirting boards and one week later they are off the wall! It really does not do what it says on the tin! That's what I get for being lazy!
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quick question about screws - which ones for 25mm WBP plywood?
I've ordered some plywood to fix the bathroom floor and realised I need some screws to go with it. I've had a look online but the choice is huge. Can anyone point me in the right direction of something thats suitable for 25mm plywood into joists? I'm ordering from Screwfix if that helps....
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Gas Fire Vents
Hi all, recently moved house that has a gas fire in it, looking for some advice regarding 2 vents i have either side of my gas fire in my living room. Fire is inset (approx 10 years old) and vents up a chimney. The two vents are approx 6inches square and have plastic tunnel behind them that sort of sits on top of the…
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Where can i rustic wood to make a fire surround?
Hi All, I am looking to make 2 Rustic fire surrounds for my open fire - i was going to use sleepers (two uprights, one hoizontal on the top) but the ones i was given were treated with tar and creasote - not good for internal use as its seeped into the wood. Does anyone know where I can get untreated sleepers or similar…
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Garage floor !
Hi, i am having my garage conversion converted back into a garage. i have noticed that the previous owners filled the garage floor with cement to bring up level with the house instead of using a stud type floor. my question is : do i have to dig up the concrete floor so the garage floor is lower than the house even though…
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Do I need a tv license
Hi there, Two years ago I moved into a houseshare (the landlord lives there too, I dont have a tenancy agreement, paid no deposit, just a lodger). I changed the tv license over to this address when I first moved in, but only recently, a housemate said that she cancelled her tv license and received a refund as our landlord…
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Fitting downlights
Is it ok to fit downlights in a false ceiling?
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How much for a new front door?
We need a new front door for your house but I've no idea how much this might cost. We are just after a white PVC door, nothing fancy - what would be a fair price for supply and fitting?
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MDF Bath Panel
Keeping up with their recent attack on my bathroom, my kids have now destroyed my bath panel (just a cheap acrylic one), so I'm looking at making my own more robust panel. A friend has told me that he had one made by a local company from MDF, however they charged him over £250 for the pleasure of doing this, but it does…
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Tips for filling ceiling crack
I've got a crack in my plasterboard stipple effect artex ceiling, about 1.5mm wide, just want to fill it and paint over. The crack may widen, so may need a flexible filler, Thanks in advance.
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Homebuyer survey report
I'm a novice, never owned a house before. Just got my homebuyer report back from the surveyor. Friends and family warned it would probably be scary, and it is. I'm wondering how much of it really needs worrying about and how much is the surveyor covering himself. The main issue appears to be the kitchen extension flat roof…
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electric boiler
my electric boiler has broken. I checked the socket and the fuse in it has melted its casing. Instead of calling out a guy to change the socket im gonna risk my life changing it myself. I went to BnQ and got a replacement. When i got home i kinda got scared haha Its the off peak economy 7 that is not working on the boiler…
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Dodgy Aerial Wiring in New Flat
Hi, I have lived in a new-build flat for 2 years, having recently decided to get Sky+ (Thanks Martin!) we were told that there was no connection on our SAT2 aerial point therefore couldn't record anything while watching something else? (Which makes it a bit pointless!) There is also a problem in everyones flat as the…
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Local BID / BUY OR BARTER SITE all in one. Anyone know it?...
I have just come accross swappingsuccess.com which seems to promote "local" dealings and seems pretty friendly. Does anyone know it? It looks as it you can actually do things over the phone if prefered. Looks a website that offers 3 services in one depending on what you prefer. There's a bidding success, apparently you get…
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Boiler developed clanking noise & vibration!
Hi I have a Bosch Worcester Greenstar Junior 28i combi boiler that's now just over 2 years old. Over this winter it's developed a couple of very annoying problems and I wondered if anyone could help with suggestions as to what could be wrong with it as I had it serviced yesterday and was told it was nothing to worry about…
