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REC elec. supply isolator
Have various changes under way, going to be some house circuit changes and will need at some point a consumer unit change. To make life easier I would like an isolator switch put in the meter out tails, some houses have them and it lets you isolate the supply as and when you need without breaking main fuse seals or getting…
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How much would it cost to self-build a home?
Hey guys! im 100% positive this has been answered elsewhere on the forum but i cant find a thread that relates to my situation basically i have no previous experience in this field but i'd like to build a bog-standard home. im not intending on selling it in the near future so added value isnt an issue to me. i know it…
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Best glue for sticking plastic and waterproof?
Hiya I posted a while back about my shower head cradle holder having snapped in two. I now know the shower is a Sirrus and I have found the replacement part I need (although I still have no idea how to get the old one off and new one on!) on several websites. Rather unbelievably, I am looking at a minimum of £40 inc…
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Neighbours planning an extension
I have searched through the forum looking for other threads where similar topics have been discussed, however I haven't managed to piece together an answer... Does anyone have any advice or a similar experience?
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scrap metal
Can anyone give me an idea on what the scrap price off an alloy greenhouse frame would be? 8 x 6 foot
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Cooker Help
Hi I have had a Whirlpool Induction Hob replaced under warranty and the chap who came to replace it says that he cant fit the replacement as Earth Loop Impedance is over 500ohms (Currys Engineer) Can anyone explain if this is a major issue? This was the fifth visit (Dam whirlpool) and this is the only time they have tested…
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where can I buy grand front doors at a reasonable price?
Hi I would like to buy a front door that gives a grand entrance appearance. where can I get these as I can only find them on-line. I would like either 2 doors to fit the whole of the entrance or a door in the middle surrounded by side lights/panel. I would like Oak door - shall I go for glass or full panel for security/new…
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Cavity Walls & DPC
On internal wall of a cavity, can you screed above the dpc please?
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window film on steamed windows
hi im looking for a bit of help please i have 2 steamed up double glazed windows that would cost in excess of 300 pound s replacing, if i put window film on them in a decorative style do you think it would look ok, thanks
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Lay Z Spa broken - help
Used it for the 2nd season yesterday, put it up and all heated and bubbled nicely and then after first use, pressed the heat button and it cut out the electricity. It just won't work at all. Has anyone else had these problems. I have searched the web and it appears that there are lots of problems with the heating element.…
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expanding foam to plug a large hole?
I've got a hole in the wall at the side of my chimney breast where the old back boiler was removed and up to now it's got a piece of hardboard over it and wallpapered over. Obviously you can see the outline of the hardboard.. Until now it's been fine but I've treated myself to some new Harlequin paper and I'd like the wall…
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Lawnmower pullcord stuck!
Hi, I've got a Briggs & Stratton mower with a pull cord to start the engine. The cord is stuck fully extended - any ideas how I can get it back to where it should be??
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Exterior Wood Sealer
I have a summerhouse that I have just put electric into. The wall the mini-consumer unit and wiring is on is the one that gets the worst of the weather - driving rain etc. I have sealed as much as possible but want to put an extra exterior coat on to hopefully seal the timber better - any ideas as to the best stuff?
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Samsung RSH1 fridge & Freezer problem
I have read a lot of worrying posts on the WWW about Samsung American style fridge freezers. I have a RSH1NHMH1/XEU (a UK model without the ice maker). It's a few months past it's 2 year warranty and has now stopped working:( The fault(s) sound slightly different to what I have read elsewhere in that I am not hearing a…
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Fencing Advice
I need to erect a dog proof fence between our garage and the main house - the problem is that this area is concreted over (up to 12" thick) - so am looking at chain link fencing and steel posts("L" cross section) Has anyone had any experience of vertical "chain-drilling" the concrete to form slots for the posts to slot in…
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Swimming Pool on a TIGHT budget!
Hi all, I was hoping someone here might be able to advise as to the feasibility of my idea for building a swimming pool on a budget - I've looked all over google but can't find any details of similar sounding projects - I don't know if it's possible, I'm hoping that it might fall into the "so crazy it might just work"…
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Cavity wall insulation and rising damp
Hi, I live in a early 1900's end of terrace house with cavity walls and no visible damp proof course. If I get cavity wall insulation is there any known likelyhood of it allowing rising damp to become an issue? I wondered if the lack of DPM might mean the insulation could allow damp to rise up? - I've noticed that the…
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Washerdryer/W.machine AND a T.dryer
Hi, I currently have a washing machine and a tumble dryer in my small flat (as a result we have no seating in the kitchen). Now the washing machine has broken down and I want to replace it with a washerdryer, however everyone I've spoken to (they do not have a washerdryer) claim that this would be a nightmare as I will…
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Mixer tap problems
My bathroom is proving to be a nightmare. 1st problem - bought a 8.5kw shower, told circuit wouldn't take it. Started looking for a 7.5kw one, then electrican discovered it didn't have its own fuse, previous time bathroom was re fitted, shower was wired to run off cooker fuse. Told that it was illegal, so fitting shower…
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Parking on Land I Own
Hello Folks, Perhaps someone can help - my house is set behind a small crescent of grass, the houses which surround this land (6 of us) all own a portion of the land! There is path which seperates the front of our house (and front garden) and this land which is owned by the council.. On my deeds it shows all of this,…
