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How to get burglar alarm sounder working
Hi. I've been trying to get my burglar alarm working (never worked since we moved in). It is an Intellisense 800L system and I've corrected the internal faults where e.g. the front door had been changed. It now all seems correct now, except that the external sounder doesn't work at all. It looks just like the Intellisense…
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Radiator cabinets/covers
Hi I want to buy several of these, have priced them in band q quite expensive can anyone tell me of anywhere that does them more resonably priced, thanks sam:D
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Gym Maintenance
Over the last few years, I've bought some second hand gym equipment - which has worked well. However, I think some of it needs servicing. The treadmill in particular probably need a bit of TLC. Does anyone know someone in North London (Harrow area) that services gym equipment and would be happy to come for an hour or two…
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triple glazing from advanced group
have bought myself a house which has rather old double glazin which im lookin at replacing. got some prices and triple glazing is onlyy £200 more over the 6windows. has anyone used this company - advanced group ?? any real advantage to triple glazin or is it a gimmick??
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Supply-only Siematic-style Designer Kitchen - Affordable for mere mortals?
Hey everyone, seems there's a lot of excellent kitchen design and supply advice around these parts, so was hoping for some specific supply advice for our wildly ambitious new kitchen project.... ..w.trendir.com/archives/001639.html (To much of newbie to post real links, pls add your own w's as applicable) Basically we want…
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Disconnecting Gas Fire Advice
I'm having the chimney swept in a few weeks time which will require the free standing gas fire to be moved aside for the chimney sweep to get his eqiupment in. The gas feed to the fire is via a rigid metal pipe which prevents the fire from being moved. Is it acceptable for me to disconnect this pipe from the fire (having…
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User Guide for breadmaker TESCO BMS1
Hello to you all, I bought a breadmaker TESCO BMS1, packaging but the user guide was not in English language. I would be grateful if someone could send it on my mail. Thanks very much!!:T:T:beer:
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Crumbling wall - how to get wall plug/screw to stay in?
Hi, We have a wall which we've drilled in to to affix a curtain hold back. For some reason the wall is very crumbly and we end up with a big hole (big mess!) which won't hold the wall plug/screw in place. We can't move the hold back as it needs to be in this position to meet the curtains. The wall on the outside is brick -…
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Drop in pressure boiler
Hi The pressure gauge in my boiler is dropping one bar a day and I keep having to top it up. I have had Homeserve check the boiler but they say that it is ok. I have checked all visible pipes, rads etc for leaks. I had a burst pipe which resulted in us moving out last year and my insurers have denied cover for water damage…
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How long should a central heating boiler last?
British Gas installed a new boiler for us ten years ago. We've just received a letter from them suggesting that after ten years we should be considering its replacement. It's been annually serviced and is giving no problems. I can't believe it should be replaced after this relatively shortly time. Our previous boiler…
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Permitted development - new regulations?
Hi, I recall a couple of months back that regulations around permitted development would change to make it less retrictive. Is that the case? I wondered what would change and when. Thanks
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Double Glazing Companies in the NW
Read some nightmare reviews about SafeStyle - are they really that bad? I can put up with a sales guy on commission, it's the quality of the work I care most about and there have been some negative reviews. Also had Malbern Windows do a quote - but I can find NO reviews on the web for them - apart from the fact they came…
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Loft insulation, downlights and wiring
I am just about to top up the insulation in my loft & have a few questions. First, I've read that you should place the wires in the loft ontop of the insulation to prevent it getting hot. The problem is that the electrician has drilled through the joists and fed the wires through. What can I do without having to rewire the…
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Driveway gates completely fold back
Hi, Does anyone know if it's possible to get gates that when open (inwards towards drive) can fold back tight against the wall at the front of house. The reason is that my driveway is small and my car, when parked in the driveway almost sticks out on the pavement. I would like t be able to enter the property via the…
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Curtain pole keeps falling down
My sons room has a wooden curtain pole that keeps falling down. It's fixed directly onto the wall. It's plaster then breeze block I think. The wall is just sort of crumbling and the wall plugs don't stay in very well and the holes have gradually got bigger every time it's fallen out. What's the best type of filler to put…
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Unusual bath/shower screen...?
Greetings everybody, Having looked around the interwebs, I am now posting here to see if any light can be thrown on a solution to a home scenario... We moved into a new house nearly 18 months ago, and the main thing we are missing from the other house is a shower. The house is a fairly standard 1960's semi detached 3…
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Srong filler for misplaced hole in wall?
Hi folks, I'm not very good at diy and kinda messed up putting up a curtain rail that has been cut to size and therefore has a middle bracket. I put the middle bracket maybe 4 mil too high and had a bit of problem drilling into wall so drill hole is bigger than it should be, but anyways I got it fixed but as you can…
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Crackle glaze tiles in the shower?
Hi, I have heard that these tiles are more porous that normal glazed tiles and require addition sealing before use in a wet zone...has anyone got these tiles in their bathroom and what your experiences with them? Is it worth the extra hassle? Cheers.
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Help Advise on shower budget?
Hi Could do with some advice please as i need to have a shower fitted and do not know what i should be budgeting for. All help,ideas much apprciated. Shower to be installed above existing bath. Electric shower thinking £150 for reasonable quality? Water pipe from loft supply? Electric supply and any fuse/switch etc? Tiling…
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Is it possible to powerflush central heating system when boiler does not work?
I have an old boiler gloworm fuelsaver MKII and the main burner doesnt come on when i turn either the heating or hot water on. I want to replace it with a new combi boiler but want to have the system cleaned first. My question to those in the know Is it possible to powerflush or does it require a working boiler? thanks
