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Please help - dispute over shower pump!
Hi, our shower pump broke about 10 weeks ago it was a 3.3 bar pump, which we were told was much more powerful than we needed just for a shower. We ordered a new one described as 'quiet' which was 1.3 bar, and we were told should be adequate. Plumber came and fitted it, we paid him £70. We discovered he had got hot and cold…
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RCBO's
Hi. My mate and his wife are foster parents. Every year he has to have a gas safety test and every 5 years an electrical safety test. The electrician has been out to his house today and failed his electrical safety test. It was failed on the consumer unit not having RCBO's fitted. Its has MCB's fitted. The house was fully…
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wiring to ceiling light
We recently repainted our ceiling and took down the light. From what I recall the wires through the ceiling all terminated into the relevant terminal blocks then the live/earth/neutral from the light fitting connected into the terminal blocks. I am now trying to put up a new light fitting into the termnal blocks and it…
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Stain sealant
We have had a leak and the bedroom ceiling has a large stain. It is completely dry now and we've given it a coat of white paint but it's still very visable. Should we seal it somehow? The mother-in-law has suggested gloss (we own Once Satinwood). Would I then need to lightly sand it after?
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Want to redecorate front room, about to start DMP
Hi all, Please be kind to me, it's the first time I've posted in this section. Before I knew how deep in the mire we were, I;d been planning to get the front room redecorated. It needs updating and generally looking after. However, now I know were we are, money-wise and we've both had our light-bulb moment and are starting…
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No hot water or Heating + 3 children (aaarrrrhhh!)
:eek::eek:On the coldest day so far we have had a bit of bad luck This afternoon there was a pop and bright light and it seems the fuse next to the boiler has blown... now we have no hot water or heating.:eek: Does anyone have any idea what should I do to get this working again safely? funds are limited at the moment who…
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Leaking Velux window
There is a leak in the frame of one of our velux windows, It only happens occasionly - not every time it rains and is only in one edge. I have looked at it from inside and out and can not find any obvious fault. Any ideas of the cause and what type of tradesman is likely to be able to help?
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Question about plumbing/shower
My daughter has moved into a house, the guest bathroom has a shower unit over the bath. It really is not very good. She doesnt want the expense of a new unit. So I did a little experiment, I got a jug and time how long it took to fill it from the shower (on the cold setting and again on the hottest setting) it took four…
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Recommendations for Furniture Sites/Shops
Hi all! I'm currently redecorating, and am after some french shabby chic white bedroom furniture, having a look on google I can see that it's gonna cost some pennies so I was wondering if anyone here can recommend me some decent well reputable furniture sites? Im looking for two bedside tables and basically a storage unit…
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Can anyone please help where I could find best price.
12 KW Electric Boiler. Kindest Regards
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Unvented indirect cylinder
Can anyone please help where I could find best price re plumbing supplies. I.E Heatrae Sadia Megaflo Eco unvented direct 170l cylinder Albion Ultra Steel
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New 'stainfree' carpet advice, please?
I'm wanting to replace our living room carpet (wool, cream, around 9 years old and looking dreadful now). Have a toddler who is into everything so thinking a 'stainfree' carpet might be a good idea. I saw some Regency Carefree carpets last night that could be the answer, but I've no experience of them and can't find any…
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Exterior Door - Quality Differences?
Hi, We are in the process of sourcing a new exterior door. Under the house insurance, we qualify for a like-for-like upvc panel replacement however, the surveyor mentioned that composite doors are the way forward. He furthermore added that Yale are the best (not the composites available from his firm). Whilst browsing the…
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how to remove dishwasher pump
hi i think the drain pump is either broke or blocked on my dishwasher its a hoover hed about 18 months old any one know how to get to it and to test it. ive found a new pump for £40ish inc del so cheaper to replace than buy a new dishwasher thanks all
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Leaking flat roof
This morning I spotted that we have a leak in the ceiling of a flat roof extension. Water had dripped on to the floor via the light fitting. There was a long thin damp patch on the ceiling itself (suspiciously the shape of a joist). The roof is felt and pitch with some stones scattered over it. It is approx. 16 years old.…
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colour matching paints for home
Does anyone know of a service either online or offline that will colour match a colour for you, cheaper than the dulux stuff? In particular I have pantone colours I want to recreate, whats the best way to do this?
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Buildover Agreement
Hi everyone, I spoke with my local building regulation office today in regards to a permitted development extension and they spoke about having a Buildover Agreement from Thames Water. I have tried to get through to Thames Water all day and have no joy. Does anyone have any idea how this will affect the build and does…
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Costs of converting a roof
We have recently purchased a property and the extension is a two part, on half has a tiled roof and the other a plastic roof. With the current rain its leaking like no business, and is very cold. I was thinking about having the roof the same all across with two skylights to ensure its not too dark in the kitchen. That moss…
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What glazing compound for dbl glazing in wooden door?
Hi, I bought a new exterior solid wood door with double glazed units in. The door came with the units 'installed dry'. Looks like the beading is just nailed over the edge of the glass. The glass simply says these units must be sealed with appropriate sillicon or glazing compound. Anyone recommend anything? The door…
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Gas hob question- Yellow flame + rushing sound ??
Hi, We have a Rangemaster dual fuel cooker fuelled by LPG from 47kg cylinder. One of the gas rings when lit sometimes has yellow flames together with a rushing sort of sound. Lots of black residue on ring and smell of fumes. I guess it's something to do with the jet. I've tried cleaning it with no real difference. Are the…
