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Spray Tap Help
I have brought and had one fitted, I don't have a fixing point to keep it steady. It is mounted in a Franke sink but seems to move alot as the hole for the tap is thin steel. Am i better off changing the sink as I like the tap? Help?
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New Mattress help
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a new King size mattress. It is to go on a slatted storage bed. Any help or recommendations appreciated as to type/make/model etc, as i don't really know where to begin.
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wallpaper steamer to clean carpet - anyone tried it ?
I'm considering having a go I have a good carpet cleaner - ish but those grubby stains where people always make marks from sitting in the same place wont go... so has anybody tried steaming it with a wallpaper stripper ( please DONT suggest i go and buy the right attachments - NOT going to happen) i was just wondering best…
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Suggestion wanted for 'none smelling of plastic' electric kettle
Bought a new one a couple of weeks ago and sought tips, on here, of how to get rid of the plastic smell. Tried bicarb of soda and then vinger but still not happy with the smell. Lady in an electrical shop earlier said they did get returns on 'smelly' kettles so our problem wasn't unique. So with our budget of around £30 is…
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Washing Machine Water Overheating!
I put on my washing m/c today at normal 40 deg wash and when I came back to check it an hour later it was still washing and the glass was too hot to touch so I switched it off and emptied the water which came out steaming hot - it was like a boil wash! Obviously some clothes ruined, but does anyone know what the problem…
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Advice re shower issue
Hi all Some small mosaic tiles have come loose around my shower and water is getting behind and causing a small leak/damp patch. I rent and my Letting Agent (LA) sent plumber to look at it. LA just rung now and said plumber 'maybe' coming Tues to fix it and I cannot use shower between now and then, plus for 3/4days…
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Advice re shower pump please?
I'm having a new on-suite shower installed. The electric immersion hot water tank that will feed it is directly behind the wall of the shower. The cold water tank is in the loft. The plumber says I need to source a Single Impellar negative head 1.5 bar pump. I sort of understand why I need this but I wondered if anyone…
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Extractor fan steam condensing in loft duct
My flat has an extractor fan serving the bathroom. The bathroom has no windows and so is fairly reliant on the extractor fan removing the majority of steam created when the shower's in use etc. The duct for the fan runs up into the loft and right across to the opposite end and corner of the flat and is probably about 15m…
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Garden Fencing - prices?
Hello, We need to replace a garden fence between us and our neighbours, which goes up between the drives. Both happy to pay half, so no issues there. Anyone any idea of the prices? I've got quotes between £400 and £1000 for this. As next door need to get in and out of his van, I'm happy for it not to go all the way up the…
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Fridge dead with short circuit
Hi, so my whirlpool double door fridge freezer was dead with burning smell. When I opened the back and opened the circuit box, it was clear that it was short circuit. Two wires were burned. Image Below. Now two things: 1. Where can i find replacement circuit board, the white color plastic board in pic. 2. There is one…
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Triton Shower stabiliser valve - can I replace it myself? Advice wanted
Hi All, This is my first foray over to this side of the board (never started a thread before and am usually found in Debt Free wannabe) so please bear with me. I have a Triton Alicante 10.5kW shower, which has started leaking cold water out of the bottom when its running. I've had a look and its not the pressure release…
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Electrics or central heating first?
If you had to completely redo all the electrics in a property and replace the central heating system with a more modern system, which would you do first and why?
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A Rated windows - argon gas??
Hi, looking to get my conservatory replaced and have been quoted for A rated argon gas filled windows. Is it worth paying the extra? is it going to make much difference when we are only having a polycarbonate roof? if it means we stand more chance of using the conservatory more than summer then it maybe worth thinking…
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Building consent cost
Hi I am looking to remove two load bearing walls in my house and was wondering if I need planning permission and building consent or just one or the other? Also, is there an average cost for planning permission and building consent or does it depend on how big the job is? I have been quoted £1500 for the two jobs. Thanks
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Rolyat Hot Water Tank - 1940's
I've got one of these in mint condition. Err, no idea if theres a museum or something ...before I just scrap it. Bit of a shame to just scrap it. Its even got its patent no on it Anybody any idea if there is such a thing as a plumbing musuem anywhere
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kitchen worktops
Evening all, Started to source a new kitchen and need some advice please. We have looked at Howdens units but not overly keen on their worktops. Am looking for a black high gloss with added glitter (for the wife) now friends tell me conflicting opinions of the high gloss finish shows the wear and tear quicker/the glitter…
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Gas safe engineer to install gas cooker
I have received a quote by a gas safe register engineer for the installation of a gas cooker. Should I receive anything in writing, when I asked whether he will issue a certificate he told me no but if I want one I will be extra? Is this correct? Thanks
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fdw60g dishwasher fault lights
please help :) this machine is starting to drive me crazy. i have the fault lights eco and prewash according to the manual it means the filters are blocked. i have taken all the filters out and cleaned them. tried machine again and get same codes , so i started looking online for a solution and other sites were advicing to…
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new front & back door
anyone know of a good company or local builder who could fit a new front and back door for me. i live in the glasgow area
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where are measurements for sofas taken from?
:mad:hi all, im just about to buy a sofa but im confused as to where the measurements are taken from. eg the width is advertised as 210cm is this the edge of arm to edge of arm. the reason im so bothered is because i only have 211cm from skirting to skirting so its going to be tight
