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Boiler Question
So, it all happens at once then Our combi boiler started leaking last night so we switched it all off and got an engineer out this morning. He came to look at the boiler and said the fill values have gone and parts need to be ordered. He then proceeded to close the mains water supply to the boiler as the pressure kept…
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Heating coming on when it shouldnt.
Hello. I have a combi boiler but since it has been getting cold and the heating being on the boiler fires up and heats the radiators when it shouldn't as well as when it should. I often hear the boiler fir up and the rads starting to heat uo beut when I look at the time switch it says off. Im inclined to think that it is…
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Cheaper alternative to foam
Hi I'm making a life footstool and was wondering if theirs a cheaper version to foam as I've been quoted quite a lot thankyou
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Any kitchen/floor fitters Surrey area
Hi, No one can recommend any decent kitchen & floor fitters in the Surrey area. Was wondering if you guys can help pls. I know there are some issues from check a trade?, doozergirl/regular posters out there, your thoughts are appreciated!. Thanks in advance :)
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returning unused tiles back at B&Q
hi does anyone know if its possible i can return unusued tiles back at B&Q situation is this i bought about 8 packs of tiles (6 in a pack) now i have 2 packs remaining unused left over which i dont need all sealed up and not open i have my reciept still so question is im i allowed to return the unused packets to B&Q to get…
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Help! boiler broken and no help!
Hi, new to site so please stick with me. Our boiler has eventually given In. we've lived in our house for 5 years and would like to move next year. We've had many repairs over this time and I think we just need to accept it needs replaced. It was fitted in 1998 and is a combi boiler. Problem is we have no cash. We aren't…
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Help needed fitting a tap reviver.
Hi I am trying to replace a kitchen tap reviver but having problems. The instructions mention the use of spacers but these only seem to be in relation to the positioning of the washer. The problem is with the part of the reviver that is external, which is not the same length as the one I removed. So when I try to fit the…
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Fascia & Guttering replacement
I know this question has been asked a 1000 times but your input would be appreciated. I need to replace the wooden fascia boards and guttering on my Victorian mid terraced house. What costs would/should I be looking at and can anyone recommend anyone in the Hull area?
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Boiler devices/apps for iphone control
Don't post in this forum often but see some good advice from people so thought would try my luck. I have an Alpha CD28C boiler with the Alpha Easystat. I want to be able to control it from my iPhone (it is basesment property and quite cold, but costs a fortune to keep running so want to be able to control when on way home…
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Damaged bath by window installer, how to complain?
We've just had our windows replaced by a reputable local company only to find they left a crack in our bath while they were fitting the window just above it, which means we cant use it as water will leak obviously. They had left some bricks on the window sill the day before so probably one of them was dropped by them…
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Bathroom Tiles (Wall and Floor)
I am in the process of buying tiles for our bathroom and was wondering between Ceramic and Porcelain tiles. I was going to Buy Porcelain for both wall and floor but was told Ceramic will be cheaper for the walls and you wouldnt notice the difference on the walls. so my question is is this true? what would everyone…
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Mains trips randomly
Hi all. My mains trips randomly and in the last 6 months we have lost 2 lots of freezer foodwwhich is costly. I have tried switching everything off and turning things on one by one but everythingxcomes back on again. It always seems to trip when we are out of the house, and the only switch on thedfuse box that has tripped…
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Fitting a mitred frame to a ceiling...
I wish to fit a wooden frame that is mitred to my ceiling, it will have to be fitted piece by piece because it measures 7' square of 4"x"2 I will be marking on the ceiling the position of where each joist is, and transferring the marks to the frame for drilling thus giving the position of the final fixing screws. I was…
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Rotavator won't start
When I pull the starter lead, sometimes I get the odd hint of ignition but it doesn't start up. When I do pull the starter lead, smoke does come out of the exhaust. I suppose this msut mean that the fuel is being burned but not correctly. Any advice? PS The fuel is fresh and mixed at the correct ration of 25:1 for a two…
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British Gas Green Deal Assessment
I recently had a Green Deal Assessment carried out by British Gas. Following the assessment I was provided with the Occupancy Assessment and EPC as a PDF file by BG. I have now spoken to several Green Deal Providers because I want them to draw up a Green Deal Plan so I can finance the work on our house. The Green Deal…
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Replacing toilet seat screw fixing
Hi All, I'm having problems finding a replacement universal screw piece for attaching a toilet seat to the toilet. It looks like the headed screw in the photo I've checked most local DIY store and their online equivalents without luck. Has anyone any suggestions, or experience of using any of the following online stores:…
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Screwing into upve door frame (fitting a jammer)
Hi Can i assume , to screw self tapping screws into a door (upvc) frame , i need a driver not a hand held screwdriver? cheers
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Installing a electric cooker /hob
Hi We are installing a standard electric built in cooker and induction hob, seems simple...problem is When we got our shower installed , the installer ran the main shower cable to the fuse box useing the cooker switch(at that time we did not have a electric hob so all was ok. But now we want the electric hob again, can we…
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Help, Damp and Mould Growing at an extremely fast rate!! Private Let!
My partner and I moved into a privately let property approximately 4 weeks ago. The property is an 1920's terraced house (I think) split into several flats/studios. We rent most of the ground floor consisting of our bedroom, bathroom and private landing with stairs which leads to the converted basement, an open plan fitted…
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Florida Sol Blue Plates by JG Meakin
My grandmother has recently died and amongst her possesions I have found a set of Blue Florida Sol plates and dishes. I believe they are quite old from probably the 1920's or 1930's. i cannot find any information about these plates and whether they are worth anything. Any help or advise will be appreciated. Thank you.
