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bolier engineer in Watford?
Hi all, predictably my boiler has packed up. Does anybody know of a good reputable boiler engineer in watford. I have a Ferolli Modena 102 boiler. (i know, i have been told how bad they are) C.fozzie
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Painting a UPVC door
Our front door is rosewood upvc both sides. It was in place when we bought the house, but I have always thought that it would be nice if the inside of the door was white (like the windows that we have since replaced) as it would seem a lot brighter. I have seen that you can buy a primer for UPVC and wonder if anyone has…
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Electric re-wire: What qualifications to seek?
Hi, I am thinking of have my house completely re-wired, but not sure what qualifications the electrical engineer should have. Also, once the re-wire job has been completed, should there be an official document that should be signed off, and of so what is this called? Thanks
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Damp proof inspection - Do it now or can it wait?
Hi, Just bought a new house, and I'm thinking of getting a damp inspection done. However, the house has been empty for 6 months and cold in there. Is it a good idea to get the inspection done now in the winter, or wait until the summer when there is possibly less bias towards damp? The house is empty now, so there may be a…
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Pilot light going out
Our boiler is five years old and is in the garage at right angles to the garage door. The boiler was serviced a couple of months ago. The pilot light has gone out twice today and a few times since the heating was switched on in October. Anyone have any ideas to prevent the pilot light going out. It is easy enough to reset…
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Small Kitchen - colours from Ikea HELP
Hello everyone We are fitting a new kitchen which will be quite small, and leads out into a dinning room (seperated by wall and wood/glass door. (This is supporting wall which is why we have not removed it. Is it best to go for real light collour, the ceilings are also quite low so need to try and make it as bright as…
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How to fully furnish a flat?
We've just bought a flat (first time buyer!) in London which is in good condition but completely unfurnished. We want to rent it out for a year then move in and am looking to furnish it up over the next couple of weeks. What are the usual suggestions on where to get furniture? A big ikea run is a possibility or is there…
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Kitchen floor- leveling
Sorry... another plea for help. Moved into a house fairly recently... the kitchen floor consisted of a sheet laminate on top of tiles on top of concrete. The laminate doesn't fit properly and is torn where due to the door to the living room being set too low. We have purchased some laminate flooring.... I initially started…
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Soffits, fascias guttering- remove the old wood???
Hi folks, Am hoping someone can offer some advice. We are looking at getting soffits, fascias and guttering replaced... we have had a variety of companies round who ranged from: ‘it is fine to soffit over the old wood as long as you get rid of the rotton bits’ to ‘only the devil’s satanic son would be so dodgey as to…
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Adding an Inhibitor to C/H System
Hi all,some advice appreciated. I would like to check my C/H system to make sure there`s enough anti -corrosion fluid in it. I`ve read to take a sample from one of the radiators and put a nail in it and if after a few days if it goes rusty,that`s a sign that more inhibitor is required. The other question is, if more is…
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Pressure dial on 1 - Advice please for Combi Boiler
Hi I have googled this but can't find anything - could some one please tell me how to fill up the boiler - I have a Worcester CDI24 and the pressure clock is on 1, is the recommended 2? thanks for reading
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New combi boiler...what documentation
Hi all, Very quick one... Just had a new (from fresh - previously nothing) combi boiler installed and wanted to check I had all the relelavnt pieces of paper that I should.. - Minor works certificate (this covers the electrical connection of the boiler) - Boiler warranty received from manufacturer - Standard warranties for…
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Just got my worktops and 1 is warped!
I just received my duropal worktops and after standing them up in the garage i have noticed 1 of them is a good inch and half warped in the middle (they are 4.1m tops) I could not tell this as the 2 drivers took them off the van and layed them flat on my garage floor, it was only when i put them on there sides this was…
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Electricity cables in loft space
Hi all, We have recently bought a flat was previously one house split into two, we have the top half. The property is an old building and the electricity meter is in the kitchen within a hideous cupboard along with the boiler which is taking up allot of space. We want to move the meter and install a combi boiler therefore…
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Loft Condensation - moving the isulation to improve air flow
I went into the loft yesterday and there was water on the felt and some dripping, water on the floor and boxes? Could not belive it as never had this before, buth this year I had topped up my loft insulation. Having reading through some post on this and other forums, As can be seen by pic 1…
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Gas safety certificate
Hi I will be renting a property to my mother in law. She has had a combi boiler, a gas fire and a gas cooker installed. These are her property. Do I need to have a gas safety certificate. Regards Pete
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Cordless mini dehumidifier
Cordless Reusable Mini Dehumidifier Anybody using this, saw this on the daily mail, buy one get one free? Was thinking of buying one for the bathroom. Thanks
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boiler problem in Watford
Hi Is there a heating engineer in Watford who can help with a boiler repair in Watford?, i've got an Ariston room sealed combination boiler (model- Microgenus) the pilot light has gone out:mad:, my brother asked me whether there was enough water pressure and said it needs to be at least on 2 (its below 1) he told me to let…
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Induction hob repair
Hi, we have an Arrow OC6201GB01 induction hob. The other day three of the rings stopped working (the fourth one is fine). We lifted it out to see if we could see any visible fault underneath, but when we tipped it up on one side the other three rings started working again. Anyone have any ideas what could be causing it,…
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Slow Running Hot Tap.
Hi, I was wondering if there are any super duper plumbers who can shed any light on my problem ? Had a new bath with shower mixer taps fitted last week. Anyway the Hot water tap is now really slow - Takes about 10/15 mins to run a bath !! The plumber has basically blamed the taps I purchased ( without looking for any other…
