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Presure washer dirtblaster
My Karcher dirt blaster Lance no longer rotates. Can I buy a replacement part for the inside of the nozzle...this is the second nozzle that has given up the ghost, so I now have 2 machines, and two non-functioning nozzles, and do not wish to spend . I have tried to dismantle and check it out, and it certainly doesn't look…
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B & Q Bathroom Intallation Service Gone Wrong
Hi, :eek: Along the way I have had to largely deal with the contracted installers Tuckers Ltd myself (not B and Q in house installation as advertised). I have found that changes were not made to the plan correctly in store which led to the installers working to an out of date plan which caused delays. I also had…
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What happened to the 15% off B&Q voucher?
Just saw on MSE website the 15% voucher details (http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/discount-voucher-codes#bq15). Clicked on the link and it says that the promotion is now over? How can this be when this was only released very recently? The MSE page says just enter JUNE1 in the online checkout but when I enter this, it…
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Extra Part With New Sink?!?
I have just got a new sink and waste kit in a clearance sale and the following part isn't in the instructions.(all other parts are there) Has anyone got any clue what it may be for? Front View: Back View: It doesn't fit the the tap hole and isn't in any of the instructions. I'm clueless to what it may be for. Many Thanks
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How much for electric wall sockets in Herts?
I'm waiting for a quote for 3 x double sockets. There won't be any major wiring involved just some mini trunking on a short run. Work is urgent before moving and don't have time to ask for several quotes as I live 100 miles from property. Any thoughts please because I wouldn't have a clue.
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Electrical connection for Dishwasher
Just moved into a new place. They had a dishwasher (but have taken it with them. The plumbing is in place but the electric socket doesnt take a 3 pin plug. I think its called a fused connection unit. Our new dishwasher arrived today and the wife was very excited until she realised the plug had nowhere to go. Is it simply a…
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Water softener units
We live in a very hard water area and our taps need replacing every couple of years. Elements get scaled up quickly as well Our plumber has suggested fitting a water softener unit I would like your views as to a reasonable cost and any ideas as to who to approach for advice
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what best underlay for carpets
buying new living room carpet but need some underlay, which one should i get for a luxery feel, and is there anywhere you can get cheap rolls of it
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Advice regards fitting an extractor fan in our bathroom.
We live in a 1954 three-bed bungalow and wish to fit an extractor fan in the bathroom. The bathroom is 8ft square with the ceiling almost 8ft. We have a bath, shower, toilet and wash basin fitted. The lighting (4) is all the spot types running off individual 12v transformers. 50w. My question is what type of extractor fan…
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what's a T-bar for in a socket set?
Can anyone explain what it's for/how you use it?
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Zanussi Gas Hob - 2 burners refuse to stay lit
Hi, We have a Zanussi Gas Hob with 4 burners and the front right and back left burners refuse to stay lit. The seem to spark and lit but as soon as you let go of the nozzle the burner goes out. Any advice fixing this - no DIY knowledge in that area whatsoever? Any ideas on the cost of getting it fixed? Thanks!
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Extra Large Cupboard Hinges. Where?
I stayed in a hotel recently. The wardrobe door was held on by a couple of hinges which looked like kitchen cupboard hinges, but about twice the size. I pulled on the door, and the hinges were very strong. Does anybody know where I can get these hinges? Thanks
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Which Flow Restrictor Seat on WC Filling Valve?
I'm fitting a replacement filling valve on a bathroom toilet. The replacement is a Delchem bottom entry valve, The instructions are all clear, except it comes with 2 flow restrictor seats: a high pressure one (white), for min 3 bar pressure and up to 14 bar, and a low pressure one (red) for 3 bar and below. The default…
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Teak cladding
The teak cladding on our building is looking a bit weathered. Our management contractor wants to have it painted dark oak. I am not at all sure that this is required or this is the appropriate treatment and would appreciate any advice you may have :undecided Please be advised: The oldest building is six years old. When we…
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Heating 8' intex pool on the cheap
Hi Folks, Apologies if this is the wrong place to put this thread. We have a 8' intex pool which we bought for a bargain price at Netto last year. It's one of those with a filter/pump so you can keep it up all "summer". Anyway, the water is very cold, and I think because it's so deep, it never seems to get warm, so I was…
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Sash Window Reinstatement & FENSA
Hi All I have bought a house which currently has uPVC double-glazing badly forced into the boxes of Edwardian box-sash windows. I am looking into the cost to have the original-style wooden sash windows reinstated. I am getting a number of quotes, however I wanted to ensure that the works I have done meet the required…
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Rangemaster Cookers - what is their lifespan?
I'm currently buying a house and am being offered a rangemaster cooker as an extra. I know for a fact that the current owners bought it off the previous owners, and that they have lived at the property for 7 years, so the cooker is probably at least 8 years old... My question is, how long would you expect these things to…
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Furnishing a new home - where's best?
I am in the process of buying a flat (moving out from parental home) and therefore will be looking to kit out the flat. Luckily the kitchen is intergrated so won't need to worry about white goods and so on but thinking more for bedroom and lounge. What would, in others' opinions, be the best retailer for this? I can't…
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back door into french doors
I have a back door witha window eitherside of it - kind of a "T" look i guess!! I want to put in french doors which would be no wider than the total of the width of the door plus the windows. Would I just be able to take out the door and windows and then cut away the brickwork below the windows to create the hole needed…
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Building wooden train, how to treat?
Hi all, I've been trying to search teh net for advice but realised that I need specialist advise. I've designed a wooden train for my sons second birthday. It's big enough for 2 children to sit in. The body of the train is a steel barrel from a printing factory. The cab, base and seat are made from reclaimed floor boards.…
