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Overheating power switch and motorized valve on indirect unvented water heater
Am really hoping that someone can offer some insight on this: last night, both the electrical power switch (of the white casing and switch on the wall variety) and a silver Honeywell motorized valve sitting between copper pipes on the exterior of our Oso unvented indirect hot water tank were extremely hot. We were drawn to…
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Door heights
I am in the process of renovating my bedroom and landing(bathroom and other bedroom) and I've got the opportunity to adjust the door heights. Is it better to have all the door heights the same, or do people not care? Does it add character not adjusting the height? The wall is non supporting so I shouldn't have any issues…
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Bolt cutters
Hi can someone please tell me if a set of bolt cutters can cut through: A. 16mm shackle of a D lock B. 18 mm shackle of a D lock This is to help me decide which D lock to buy. Thanks
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Leaking Toilet
Ah so my toilet would appear to be leaking and the noise is keeping me up at night. Does anyone know a) roughly how much it could be to get it fixed? I've had a look inside and can't see anything visibility wrong - but then I don't really know what I'm doing. I've done Goggle etc and all the toilets have a ball - mine…
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Local Authority-Leak Failure To Repair Compensation Claims Court? Ombudsman?
Hello, I'm hoping I can get some insight on my current situation with my Local Authority I've been a Council tenant since 2006 (my agreement is secured) - the property is a house flat; I'm on the ground with a tenant above and below me In Oct 2008 on returning from work my living room had sprung a leak from the drop down/…
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Broken sink push-plug.
Hi all, Our push-in sink plug has been a bit sticky for a while now: this morning it decided it wasn't going to come back up again. It's the type where you push the actual plug into the hole and then push again to get it up again. Today, it didn't come back up that tiny bit when it sits in place 'closed', it stayed all the…
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Hot water pressure is low in shower system only?
I have been living in my house for almost 10 years and the Shower pressure for both Cold & Hot have been excellent until 3 - 4 months ago when the hot water from shower became very low. Sometimes, the hot water doesn't come out unless you turn the nob to cold water to build pressure and turn it back to hot. The plumber…
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Help needed with Window & Door company
Good Morning All, I need some help as I have no idea where to go? I had some windows and front door fitted by a company back in April/May '13 at the time happy with the job so paid in full. We then required a new back door and patio doors, we used the same company. These were fitted after much delay (delivery delays…
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Replacement Kitchen Worksurface
Hi there, my brother, whilst looking after our house, has managed to damage our kitchen work surface - looks like he's tried to use bleach or something on it to clean it - not good. I've told him its down to him to get is replaced, but trying to get an idea of cost of getting it replaced so I know what I'm in for if he…
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Replacing Newel Post
Just a small question. Currently in the attic room of my house is a single newal post with nothing attached now (i removed the old style covering while renovating the room) I now want to install a handrail and spindles. This is fine, i can get the spindles and so on ready however, the current newel post that is solid and…
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Kingfisher Windows Leeds - Any experience of them?
Hi, I am in need of some new double glazing and I have got quotes from several companies both local and national. As I don't know anyone who has had windows done to get a word of mouth recommendation, I am relying on reviews others have posted here and on the which? site. Kingfisher windows have quoted me £5800 for 10…
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Veritas 8 Alarm problem
We recently had a power failure and the alarm activated. We were unable to silence the alarm using our code. Eventually when the alarm silenced and the power came back on it left the blue flashing light on the box outside and an alarm when opening the door, approx 10 bleeps which gets faster, this then stops leaving no…
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Electrical Isolator Switch to Mains rcd
How much would it cost for an electrical isolator switch going to board. Sparky suggested one. Do I have to get the electrical company to do or can I get a sparky to do it? Any suggestions as I need a new consumer unit. Needs doing before new unit cam be put in. Not sure its a diy job. Cheers faith
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Smelly sofa, suggestions that actually work?
Like a silly fool, I just got a sofa of eBay, but neglected to ask the seller if they were a smoker. Never occurred to me given how conscientious they'd been by washing the cushions beforehand. Its fabric, some possibly leatherette. Can anyone recommend a good cleaner (I'm not averse to giving it a proper scrub, & it'll…
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Living room inspiration
Hiya I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but I need living room decoration ideas. We have the following sofa: http://www.harveysfurniture.co.uk/mobile/products/living-room/categories/sofas-and-chairs/onyx-standard-corner-group-with-manual-recliner-action--chaise-left-and-storage-footstool.aspx So I need…
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tile over unused toilet overflow pipe
am in the process of ripping out my bathroom and attempting to replace and re tile everything. My old toilet had the old overflow pipe which leads outside if there is issues in the cistern. The new toilet as with most modern toilets has the overflow built in so that it drains down into the pan. Can i just cut the old over…
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New Hotpoint machine won't spin
Hi I had a new washing machine delivered last week, and hubby 'installed' it while I was at work. It was really noisy and moved around a lot, so i though it was the feet. We checked today, and the transit bolts were still in place! 1 had snapped half way down the thread, and the rest looked a little shredded around the…
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velux window blinds
Velux window blinds for my windows are £84 upwards each. I have 4 windows of that size / price. Has anyone used another non-velux window blinds? Hopefully cheaper and can anyone recommend a supplier / make ? Thanks.
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Window Alarms
I'm looking into some cheap ways to secure my home and I have came across window alarms, approximately £6 each from maplin. I have noticed they have 2 types, one where the alarm is activated when a window is opened, and one that picks up vibration if anyone is tampering with your windows. Personally, I think the one that…
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Industrial grade degreaser
Industrial grade degreaser for cleaning on steel / metal. Any recommendations and where I can buy from? TIA.
