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help with rads not warming up after the plumber has been.
Hi there, need some help with some radiators not warming up. Today we had two radiators installed (but there was rads there last year the pipes were just capped off). so we havent added more to the supply. my problem is one of the rads isnt hot at all, the pipes feeding it are luke warm and i've thermostatic valve is up to…
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How can I make an external porch room warm?
On the front of my house I have a single storey protruding porch building, in which my front door is on one side. The protruding building is split down the middle with a cloakroom on the opposite side to the front door (as you enter the house the cloakroom door is opposite you). Directly opposite the entrance to the…
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boiler is dripping
we have a baxi he80 combi boiler it has started to drip from underneath not alot but it is noticeable we cant see where the drip originates from the heating and water are working ok but the boiler does drop to a low pressure when the heating is off any advice on fixing it thanks
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Shower Thermostatic Mixer
I am considering purchasing a Shower Thermostatic Mixer Bar. you plumb it into your taps. This is the description on the Wilkinson site: Wilko Shower Thermostatic Mixer Bar With rub clean multi spray shower head, separate flow and temperature controls, maximum temperature stop to prevent scalding. Compatible with gravity…
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Fridge freezer next to cooker
Im changing around my kitchen and want to put my F/F next to my cooker there will be a gap about 10cm, as my cooker is 50cm and the gap is 60cm, is this big enough? will it affect my f/f being next to the cooker?
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vacuum cleaner best bagless
i have just had an electric shock of my henry vacuum so not being technical have decided i need a new one. done a bit of surfing trying to find reviews, would ideally like a bagless cylinder as i have lots of stairs. excellent suction, surely that goes without saying. and as good as i can get for under £100. according to…
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Opinions on 15° Laundry Liquids
Hi, I'm looking to change my laundry detergent. I quite like the smell of one of the fairly new gel-style liquids that claims to clean at 15°C. It's on offer right now, at a reasonable price. However I noticed it is biological. I gave up on biological liquids years ago because they used to eat holes in my clothes. Can…
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polymarble sinks - good or bad?
Refurbing bathroom and looking at polymarble sink. The plumber says they dont last well and water gets under the glaze and they yellow ... anyone have experience of polymarble? Thanks.
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mis sold at big chain highstreet retailer
AAAAH I'm so angry right now , I've decided to take it out on my keyboard. Apologies in advance for my rant but i would be very interested in people's opinions.... Before Christmas I made a trip to a big chain high street retailer to by a new cooker. My wife and I had been saving for nearly two years to update our kitchen…
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conservatories prices
l'm thinking about having conservatory and would like a bit of info if possible. Where is the cheapest places to look on line or companys you know of. l would be willing to do a diy as this would save me alot . lf l go down the diy route l could do with some info and advice on the planning and the correct way of doing the…
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cctv for Home seucurity
Does anyone have any advice or experince of cctv systems for home use? I live in an area of London which seems to be plagued with home burglaries and I would like to do all I can to avoid this happening to me. I have an alarm fitted and do set it most of the time ( !! ) However, I do wonder if anyone actually pays any…
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Headless plasterer!!!!!
Was doing a job with my mate and decided to take a photo for a new website i'm having built. Anyway, Just as I was taking the photo, my mate walked in front of me and sneezed. I'm no David Bailey, but this did make me chuckle when it came out. :rotfl:
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Condenser tumble dryers - good?
We are having a new kitchen fitted, and we will have to get a new tumble dryer, as the old one (second hand seventeen years ago and still going strong!), with its "elephant's trunk" vent hose will not look very pretty. So, I have been looking at condenser dryers, which seem to be the answer. Has anyone had any experiences…
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Air lock in cold water tap - no joy
Quick question. I keep getting an air lock in the bathroom cold water taps. I have a leasehold flat in a council block and any pipes that are not in the flat should be the council's responsibility. However my arguement has been the pipes lead up to the tank that is in the loft (only council staff can access) therefore my…
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planning application advice
If 2 neighbours oppose someones planning application and give reasons is it still likely to be granted also will the person making the application see the comments? Thanks.
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Washing Machine Drum
Seems to have come of its axis?? drum is really stiff to turn - usually turns freely. and is banging and seems 'off its axis' to me. makes funny noises as well. is this fixable or am i better off getting new machine (not that we can afford either) really do not need this at the moment!!!
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3C+E Ceiling light wiring
Hi all, Apologies - another ceiling light wiring question, though a little different from the norm... Have replaced a quite afew few lights; most of which have even been mains in, mains out and switch loop - i.e. 3 sets of 2C+E wires. Just came to the next light and this one's a bit different; - 1x mains-in (2c+E) - 1x…
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Putting pictures on a thread
Hello, Fairly new to the forum and have a quick question. Ive noticed a few threads have pictures on them and would like to konw A) Are we strictly allowed to do it on this site? B) If we are, how do you do it? Thanks P
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Replacing Room Thermostat
I would like to replace my old room thermostat (mechanical dial type) with a new programmable electronic one. Can anyone advise whether this is a 'simple DIY job' or whether i need the services of a 'competent professional' to avoid burning the house down? Thanks
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Is my boiler's pressure too high?
Hello everyone. We had some problems over Christmas with our boiler and the Estate Agent sent a man from the boiler company to sort it out. While he was testing hot water, he told us he would add some water to the system. Before he did this, the pressure was at 1.5 bar when hot water wasn't in use and at 2.0 bars when we…
