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hairline cracks in new plasterwork
please help- I am slowly going mad! I just had a new extension done and hairlines cracks have started appearing on a lot of the plasterboard joins. The plasterboard is 9mm. The plasterer claims there is nothing he can do. The walls are block work and the ceiling is timber- it was said that perhaps there was not enough…
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How to increase pressure in Boiler? - no hot shower!!
Hello, we have a Myson Midas B combi boiler. The temperatue gauage is just below 1 and the pressue gauge is JUST above one - on reading the manual this shouldnt be an issue. but thism morning our electric shower showed the Low Pressue warning light and would not heat the water. Having had the heating off now for a hlaf…
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Washing machine drain error code
I am hoping someone might have some bright ideas cos I am all out. Last night my Hoover Optima stopped draining through the cycle and returned an error code of E03. I checked that on the Hoover site and it is the drain blocked, not draining. OK no problem, with 3 dogs and 3 cats I can accpet that and I read how to clean it…
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on again, off again; Kenwood Chef
Model A701A Made in Australia When it decides to work it powers up for 20-30 seconds then cuts out. The third time I stripped it totally. Have put a meter over all connections and wires/cords & brushes for continuity. All Good. Uncertain what green cylindrical (ballast ?) on wiring board. Have my suspicions it may be…
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Plasterboard in garage
I just put up some insulation in my garage well my junk room, as the car as never been inside. When I took down the ceiling in the garage the plaster board was two layers of normal plasterboard but not fire resistance. I have now got some fire resistance plasterboard which is 12.5mm think and pink, but I was wondering do I…
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Extension plug?
Hey guys, Im looking for an extension plug, the type you used to be able to get that's like a cube with 3 extra sockets on it rather than the extension type leads. Does anyone know where I can find these or what theyre actually called as im having trouble finding them? Many Thanks
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Saniflo problem - how much to fix it?
Ive got a saniflo system for a downstairs toilet, and occassionally it doesnt work automatically and leaks. Ive looked up what this could be, and it looks like it needs clearing/cleaning out - i just need to know how much i should expect to pay for this, as a single mum i dont want to look like a soft touch and get…
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Newlec Economy 7 Quartz Water Heating Control
Can anyone tell me where I can get operating instructions for the above control? I have it in my flat and have never known how to use it. I have searched the internet and called a couple of companies but so far nothing. Thanks
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Help please water leaking in due to melting snow on bay window roof
Last January when we had heavy snow here the roof on my bay window in the bedrrom started leaking as the snow melted. It was a constant drip from many different places along the top of the window frame. I contacted a roofer via Rated People and he repaired the bay window roof - paid £350 to get the job done. He gave me a…
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radiators not putting out any heat
ive just moved into a new rented flat and i have found a problem with the central heathing the radiatirs are hot all over when you touch them but they are not convectng any heat into the room even when you stand rough in front of them if i put my hand over the top of the radiator is only feels slightly warm and the same…
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Mouldy, Wet Room
Around mid-september I informed my Estate agents about some damp issues in the flat, the landlord came round an inspected (the main issue was actually in the lounge which has been sorted) however I did also direct him to our bedroom as condensation was becoming a big problem. Now the thing is we have a big old Victorian…
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Best radiators advice
Hi, I live in a solid walled house, no cavity. We have the boiler turned up to maximum to heat the house quicker. The problem is that the radiators would burn you if you touched them. I know that I can turn them down with the temperature controls but it takes forever to heat the rooms. They are simple ones like this…
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China identification
Clearing out my kitchen cupboards has brought to light an old (1950s) dinner service which belonged to my parents. Now I'm trying to ID it to see if it's a charity shop job or should go to the auction house, and would really appreciate some advice. The china is made by Wedgwood & Co Ltd (not Wedgwood but cousin Enoch)…
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Saniflo Macerator & toilet
Hi all, Does anyone know of the smallest size toilets that would fit onto a snafilo macerator unit? I'm designing the layout of my ensuite and the toilet wants to cause me a right pain at the moment!! grrr It's the length of the toilet that's causing the issues. Any pointers in the right direction would be great. Cheers…
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Anyone use a Danfoss tp5000 room thermostat?
My son has recently moved into a house fitted with an electric central heating system with a Danfoss tp5000 room thermostat. He is having problem setting digital timer...it appears to use preset times to come on and go off....is it possible to over-ride these settings? We have tried searching internet, but not much luck...…
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Energy Minder wiring help please
Hi I am doing a bit of work for a family and the guy has given me this thing called an Energy minder+. It has a switch on it that can be set to Active or Bypass and 2 sensors and one flex with an earth connections and cables coloured brown, black, blue and grey. I have googled it and found some information but it is a…
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Lime plaster advice please?
We are waiting for a plasterer to come and do ceiling in sons room. Its in the eaves and has a dormer window. The ceiling is old lath and daub and is quite ropey. Plasterer is going to board on top of it to avoid the whole house being full of soot. We have a problem area though - round the window. It has a triangle of old…
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Bathroom extractor fan + damp flat
Hi All, I would really appreciate some help with this. Is it usual that an extractor fan (newly installed to tackle condensation problems) does not feel like it is sucking the air when you hold your hand close to it? It is clearly turning and seems to make a small difference in the moisture level after a shower but it…
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No hot water!!
Hi We have no hot water :( the hot tap not letting any water out :/ Cold tap is fine. We live in a flat block with 3 other flats and their hot water is fine its just ours ? was ok last night when had a bath ..didnt need this morning checked at about dinner and nothing ...went out for dinner thinking it may just be leaking…
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Wireless CCTV
Hi Any recommendations for a 2 camera wireless CCTV system with hardrive recorder, preferably motion detection and night / IR vision and decent image quality? Do you get good duration from camera batteries (I assume they run on batteries) or is it best to bite the bullet and install a wired system? I don't wnat to be up…
