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Rust on radiator
I am a novice when it comes to plumbing, but I have noticed some rust near the top of the radiator (its not on the bleed valve but on the opposite side - it is a circular area of rust which encases a bolt which is stainless) Is there anything I can do about this - other than replace it? There isn't a large amount of…
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Cost to replace consumer unit and old fuses
My parents have just been quoted £575 to replace their old fuse box with a new consumer unit with switch fuses and an RCD across all circuits. The electrician is fully qualified and says that the price includes testing of all existing wiring, installation and connection of the new box/switch fuses and RCD, and notification…
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Dimmable LED bulbs
Hello:) I want to buy 10 dimmable LED bulbs for my bedrooms. Has anyone bought dimmable bulbs, and can any dimmer switch be used with them or do you have to buy a certain type? At the moment I have a dimmer dial which you turn to get the lights on. In another room you can press the dial for the lights to on and then turn…
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boiler keeps starting up
Hi, I've just noticed that my boiler keeps starting up about every half hour when the heating is off and no hot water taps are on. I have a Vaillant turbomax 824e which sits in my garage and first noticed this when I had the gas bill for the summer come in and it was double what it normally is. the boiler display shows the…
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Issue with Mechanical Boiler Timer
Hi, I have an IDEAL HE C32 Combi Boiler. My opionial 24hr mechanical programmer has stopped turning (stuçk on 11:30pm) I have bought and had fitted a brand new one but its still not working, I am starting to suspect a power\wiring issue. I hope this is a simple issue, maybe something I am doing wrong. **time had two black,…
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Fencing issue
Hi, My neighbour has not replaced the fence panel at the side of my extension. Their water is running off from their garden straight into my extension wall & hence damp, did mention in previous posts they have built over the damp proof course. Also they have drilled a basket holder onto the wall of my extension, i might…
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Heating the house to prevent burst pipes?
Hello, Apologies for the potentially silly question, but we're a young couple just out of University living in a house without inclusive bills for the first time. We're struggling for money so we haven't had the heating on yet, and are using hot water bottles and blankets etc. (We live in the North East, so it is cold!) I…
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carpet recommendation
Anyone recommend a neutral coloured carpet to be used in living room that backs onto muddy garden and will be kid and pet proof, while still looking stylish?
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Wrought iron gates. How much?
Hello, I wonder if someone in the know can give me approximate guidance on the cost of a pair of wrought iron gates - fitted. The gap to fill is 10 feet wide and the height of the gates ideally will be around (say) 8 feet. An accurate approximation will be nice before I start bothering people. Thank you.
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need DIY help !!!
:( i have recently become single and i have urgent diy issues, i dont have any money but really need a floodlight putting up in the back garden as its pitch black at night and i also need the chimney breasts bricking up after having the fires removed, my ex was going to do these things but never did, does anyone know if…
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Damp course
Hi I currently have a injection damp proof which I think has run its life cycle and could do with being renewed. I have a couple of question if any one can help. 1. The wooden floor is the same height as the front street out side so how can the damp proof course work if they floor levels are the same. There is a cavity. 2.…
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How to dry out damp walls
Over the weekend we returned to our rental property (having moved out a few weeks ago) to clean through and, as per the contract, had the carpets cleaned. Although the carpets were a bit damp when the job was finished, we figured this was normal and wouldn't be an issue, so locked up and returned home. Yesterday we…
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Chimney problem
I am getting damp on my chimney breast which is joining onto next doors house. I have a solid concrete floor and would like to know how I can stop the damp on the chimney breast. There isn't any outside walls as its a terraced house
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How much to service LPG boiler?
Can somebody 'in the know' please give me a guide price for having an LPG boiler serviced please? Boiler is one year old so due for it's first service, with a 5 year guarantee and I suspect the guarantee will be invalid if I don't have a service record. I've filled in a thing on the web for local to me engineers to contact…
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Calor gas fire...what do you call.....
.....the bits at the front that heat up? Heater is similar to this one. One of the *things* at the front doesn't light (only 2 out of the 3 actually work) so it needs looked at but I have no idea what to call it when I phone someone about it. :o…
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Converting front lawn to gravel driveway
Hi I was hoping I've come to the right place. I currently have a front lawn and I am looking to convert this this is an extra driveway and although I've done some research I'm confused as to what I need (type of lining) or not need or what is essential to get right so it doesn't flood or have grass sprouting out later. The…
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Dehumidifier Struggling to get Below 50% RH
Hello everyone, I realise there is an awful lot of existing topics on dehumidifiers, and I've trawled through many posts to find an answer to my question but I cannot! I recently bought a dehumidifier as we noticed mould starting to grow in one of our bedrooms. Many websites claim that you need to reduce relative humidity…
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Boiler / Central Heating Installation Query
A local heating engineer has recommended we replace our old Baxi back boiler with a new combi boiler. I agree with him on this. However, he claims he can pick up a discontinued Halstead boiler for around £280 plus VAT. Full installation quote is likely to be around £1000 I reckon. Does anyone know about Halstead boilers?…
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Neighbour's Chimney Leaks into our Bedroom.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give. I live on a terrace and our neighbour’s chimney is leaking smoke into our bedroom. This often involves only a fairly intense smell of smoke (horrible) but we also noticed one night a smokey haze in the room. We obviously want to get this sorted. I’ve discussed it with the…
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Insurance claim and subsidence
Hope someone can give some guidance?? :) Background 172 yr old mid terr house Insured with same company for 3 yrs Just had a builder in to quote for an extension - builder thinks we may have subsidence that needs sorting first Problem Reading through my claim form it appears that I have always ticked no to the question…
