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smoke alarm trouble
I have two of the smoke alarms with the internal batteries that were fitted free by the fire service. The fitting was about 4 years ago and they alarms are meant to last 10 years. One of my alarms is bleeping constantly - not the alarm noise but an intermittent beep like when batteries are fading in traditional alarms. I…
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DIY Internal Solid Wall Insulation
Now heading into my 3rd winter in my cold victorian house decided that it was time to internally insulate the solid walls. (external insulation is a non-starter as we're in a conservation area) The options seems to be: Sempatap http://www.mgcltd.co.uk/Products/Thermal_and_Acoustic_Insulation/SEMPATAP_THERMAL/ Given it is a…
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Aqualisa Electric Shower Pressure Relief Device
Hi there, I've recently moved into a flat and the shower we have installed is an Aqualisa Electric Shower, recently it has started to push water from the back of the unit as well as the shower head itself. I have been told by customer service that it's the pressure relief valve and that it can be "pushed back in place" to…
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Cost of Replacing Consumer Unit (Fuse Box) - Bolton
Hi all Just had BG out to look at some dodger sockets (as part of our Homecare Agreement). He commented that our Consumer Unit was ancient and needs replacing. I actually agree with him. My house used to be flats many years ago, so i have TWO units (6 each and they are really really old) Any sparkies out there who can…
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new upvc door problems
ok so i got this fitted yesterday and its draughty, phoned the company and they say its only draught free when locked? is this right. Also inside door sill has been cut short and left a 2 inch gap with a hole behind where the sill meets the botton stair,fitter coming back next week to look at this, but im beginning to wish…
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Help - we have an invisable leak!
I work from home and for the last month or so I can hear the water tank filling up and water meter 'ticking' for about 4 seconds every 40 minutes. I have not been using any water! No leaks are showing (no water marks on ceiling etc) Any ideas how I can find this leak. Do you think its a water pipe or central heating…
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Ikea kitchens anyone?
Hi there forum members - Has anyone got experiences of Ikea kitchens? Any good/bad points would be welcome. Also, has anyone used their kitchen fitting service? We're thinking of getting an Ikea kitchen but I've heard that some of their parts are ackward to fit in english homes. On the other hand, I'm thinking that if we…
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Wrong address
Sorry if this is in the wrong place.I have just received a letter posted to my address with a name that doesn't live here and never has,i know it could be a genuine mistake but i'm worried someone could be committing fraud using my address.Is there someway i could find out some info regarding this persons name and real…
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Help with Air conditioner
I've got an old Delonghi CF212 Air conditioner that has a dehumidify option. I've followed what it says to do in the user manual, but I dont know if its working as im getting no noise at all from it. The Air con side works and so does the fan, but it goes silent on Dehumidify. Any ideas?
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Washing Machine Broken!!
Hi, Just looking for a bit of advice here please. My wifes just been on the phone to tell me our washing machine has broken down. She said she heard a crunching noise then a bit of a smell came from it. The machine is around 18 month old and as far as I know, (dont have docs to hand), the warranty was for one year. I've…
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Where to Position Condenser Dryer?
Hi, I've had a quick look on the internet and have found just the one recommendation and that suggested it wasn't a good idea but I was wondering whether anyone in the know could advise please, on whether it is safe / practical to put a condenser dryer in an airing cupboard-type space (roughly 1.5m x 1.5m) which already…
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Lighter colour alternative to Magnolia?
Hi we have 3 rooms and a hall in our flat to paint and was going to go for trusty old magnolia but feel it's a bit "yellowish" for the feature wall paper which has a lighter colour in it (just off-white and no more). Seems only magnolia sold in larger tubs? Has anyone found a lighter alternative to magnolia they liked, I…
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Bathroom tap / plug fittings
In the process of fitting a bathroom. I will be looking for a double ended bath and i have been given a vanity unit with sink. I am thinking for the bath i would opt for a mixer tap as i think this looks more pleasing. But i keep reading about pop up wastes, can these be fitted to any bath??? Also the vanity/sink has a…
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Where to find this type of light shade?
hello! I'm looking for something like this:…
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Undermounted sink query,,
Plans are coming together for our kitchen and we have decided to go for an undermount sink in the quartz worktop. (Not MSE I Know!) Anyway, knowing that the hole is cut and polished to the sink, im now worried about which sink to buy, as it will have to last, as any replacement may not fit the cut and polished hole! Any…
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Hiring a carpet cleaner - what do i need to consider please?
Bought a old property and doing up will be a long and expensive process!! Carpets are ok (very old fashioned) and will have to be replaced over time. Thought if could spruce up would feel nicer! Looking through forums and can't find a thread to help so thought i'd ask - where should i hire from? Local coop have rug dr but…
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Matching new door/window to existing ones?
My partner and I have just completed on a house purchase. The house was built in the early 1930's. It has a wooden door with stained glass in, and a decorative window by the door with the same pattern. The windows in the house have all been replaced with upvc double glazing, with the same pattern as is in the door. We…
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Interior Doors
Hi peeps Looking to buy a interior door for a extension I am having Looking for some thing that quality and not too expensive - Around a £100 - Lots online but not sure about quality. Like the look of this http://www.wickes.co.uk/Oak-Veneer-Flush-Door-with-Walnut-Inlay/invt/205846 but looking at the reviews says it…
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Help with heated towel rail!!!
I have a heated towel rail that works off the heating system or just on electric. I had a new boiler fitted today and the fitter must have played with it and now I cant figure out how to put it back to electric. There is a curcuitbreaker with a red line for on and a black line for off I cant remember for the life of me…
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Replacing belt in tumble dryer
Has anyone anyone it? Is it very complicated? Cost of a decent one?
