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Noisy Valve on Hot Water Cylinder
I posted a similar question on the heating board but didn't get much response so I thought I'd try here instead. My central heating system is 3 years old, and I've been having a problem with what I would describe as a howling noise when I switch the heating off! I've now traced the noise to a Drayton zone valve on the hot…
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Wb dt10rf
Afternoon all, Bit of a silly one - I have a WB DT10RF digistat wireless controller for my boiler. But the thing is - it only has a 24hr programmer, not 7 days! Doh!! I belive the DT10RF Optimiser is the one with the 7 day programmer... Does anyone know, is there any difference in the receiver part that connects to the…
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Can i pick a few brains about converting a coach house/ garage?
Hi there, My parents have recently moved & we're planning on converting a single brick single storey coach house into a small dewlling for myself & hubby. Its quite large with nice windows which can be kept as they're in fab condition. just wanted to know can single brick walls be insulated enough for current regulations…
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Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Hi all, Am about to get Carbon Monoxide Alarms and wondered if the portable ones are anywhere near as good? I'm definetaly going to have a permanent one downstairs where the gas appliances are, but I was thinking a portable one upstairs would be helpful and I could take it on holidays too. Looking at…
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Anyone recommend a decent Bathroom fitter round Reading
I'm not sure if Reading is particularily bad but I have had a nightmare with getting tradesmen - so much so that I have done nearly everything myself. My bathroom is the only room I have left to do but I have run out of time and enthusiasm so really looking to get someone in to do it. Anyone got any recommendations? I need…
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Can anyone find a nicer/cheaper bathroom suite than this?
I am looking for a new bath, to start off with, and eventually buying the sink and loo. But this looks like such a bargain i think i may as well buy the whole suite now!…
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Warped back door letting the cold in – new door or repair?
My back door is badly warped and is making my kitchen freezing. I have already put in foam to attempt to seal it but so much is needed that it’s now really difficult to close the door. I have an additional problem that there is a definite gap at the bottom of my door – ie no sealing system. Am I looking at a new door or is…
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ideal first dishwasher?
hi i am getting my first dishwasher and would like some advice pls! there are 2 adults in my house so I guess it will be only be used every couple of days i want something that is quite quiet and good quality for as little money as possible as it will be a present from the in laws! would it be a better idea to pick one up…
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Would you take out a 5 year warranty on a large kitchen appliance
Just in the process of buying a washer / dryer £600`ish LG machine and a warranty to cover it for 5 years (replacement if can`t be repaired) is £210. Not sure how much an average repair costs (should I be unfortunate enough to need one) have had cover with Dom and Gen on our kitchen stuff but really don`t like them. this…
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Nightmare!!
I had a beautiful bathroom suite, new shower and tiles fitted a month or so ago. Unfortunately, i was short a few tiles to tile the bath panel. I've been phoning the tile place constantly, and they are having problems sourcing the tiles. They promised me the tiles from the display, but these tiles broke as it was getting…
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boarding a loft for storage
I am looking to board my loft for storage but just want some advise. I have got lots and lots of stuff currently up in my loft and it is impossible to sort through due to lack of space so I have currently moved everything to one side of the loft and I plan to board the other half then move everything across and board the…
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Mist coat again
I know this topic has appeared a couple of times but I am trying to find out if the Dulux white matt I've got has any vinyl content and if its suitable as a mist coat? - reason I ask/am worrying is because the rich matt isn't suitable according to some threads. I can't see an 'ingredients' list on the tin and there's no…
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Vision Kitchens
Hiya all Has anyone had a quote or a kitchen supplied by Vision Kitchens? What are your experiences. I have never heard of them before
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Ive been refused a driveway...help!!
Basically I live on an A road, it has a 50 speed limit. I currently have to park on a Layby, There are 2 semi detached houses and mine and next door ar owned by HAand the other 2(attached ) are private. Anyway our HA wanted to put in driveways and submitted an application, the council came out did some measurments ect and…
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burglar alarm needs a service
Hello when we moved into this house some years ago there was an alarm system - and every year they have come and serviced the alarm -- got to thinking yesterday was some time since the last service -- so i rang yesterday - to book a service to be told the company wont be doing any more services as in administration ... My…
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Anyone help with Honeywell 7-day programmer display not lit????
As per the title really, we had total new oil fired central heating put in, in August this year. We have now notice that the Honeywell 7-day programmer display is not lit up anymore. Does anyone know if this uses batterys? (It has an electric trunking feed running along side it, so OH assumed it was electric fed). I…
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toilet soil pipe wont stay on!
well had an interesting night last night since we had the bathroom fitted, a month or so after the loo pan started to leak water. I thought at the time that the seal for the in pipe was the cause as the seal was not all the way in. Pushed it in properly and this fixed the issue.... until yesterday when it started again.…
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ukbathrooms.com
I am considering buying a new bathroom from this company. Has anyone had any dealings with them - any problems? Any help would be appreciated as I am a little nervous at spending such a large sum online.
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Artex Peels: Relentless
I've artexed my ceilings and have had problems with it peeling in all rooms. I think this was because I didn't allow it to dry properly most of the time (the box says wait 7-8 days before painting) and when I ran paint over it with the roller, it disturbed the drying artex and caused it to bubble (this was the artex itself…
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Triton electric shower help
Hi just installed 2 triton electric showers. One turned on and works fine, the other one i dont exactly the same and it doesnt get warm AT ALL! does anyone know what this could be? They are brand new! The pressure is quite low, do you think it could be this? i thought it doesnt work all together if pressure is low.…
