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Rangemaster 110 leisure stove won't turn off
Hi my electric rangemaster 110 leisure on the bottom right ring it won't turn off and the knob is very loose , any idea how I can turn it off please
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Have ideal (boilers)got it rite now
After the isar piece of junk,have they got it rite now with the logic. Iv read a few reviews on the logic 30 and from what I quickly researched it seems that they are pretty good boilers and backed up with 7yr warranty so they must be pretty confident. Iv narrowed it down to the logic and Worcester 29cdi. The WB comes with…
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"Artel" brand Dehumidifier
Has anyone got/heard of this machine which also has a heater in it. It's stopped working and I wonder whether it's worth trying to get it repaired. Seems to be a refrigerant sort as it's very heavy. I tried googleing and can only find Italian site so must be made there. We use it in a garage/workshop and need something in…
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How important is the external vent?
The external vent to my bathroom fan has been blown off by the recent storms. My bathroom is on the 2nd floor of a converted Victorian building. For clarity, it looks like this: http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/replace_dryer_vent.jpg How important is it? I have noticed that the fan now spins round…
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Elecsa Certificate - heating query
I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right forum - so please let me know if I'm in the wrong place. We had an electrician in recently to test all the wiring in our place as we are selling. He provided us with an Electrical Installation Condition Report and the outcome was "Satisfactory". Now our buyer's solicitor has…
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ikea pax corner wardrobe ?
Hi, and happy new year everyone :beer: I am considering ikea pax to utilise a corner space in bedroom, ideally I would like to have 2 x 50cm wide wardrobes either side of the corner section, but we only have space on one side of the corner section for a 50cm wardrobe.... main question is related to depth of the corner…
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Extractor fans
Hi How essential is it to have in kitchen and bathroom? I don't have one in either and wondering if I should bother? It's a bit problematic in the kitchen as we have an elec cooker which sits partly near a window (which we can't open) See pic http://twitter.com/richie9648/status/418379292913848321/photo/1
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Clogged fabric softener compartment
When adding fabric softener to the washing machine draw I have noticed that it is always full of water from the previous wash.- What can I do to resolve/prevent this issue? Once I remove the draw I can see water holes above the draw- I am guessing that over time they have become clogged and do not perform as they should-…
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New stairs carpet wearing after a week?!
We had new carpet installed 2 weeks ago. After a week we realised the stairs were wearing really badly where we are walking. We have vacuum it and tried to make the pile go the same way but no good. Is this normal? The carpet was from Carpet Right. A good underlay was used too (Softwalk 9mm). What do you think? Here is a…
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extending light circuit but...
I want to add light in the downstairs but its very difficult to 'tap in' to the downstairs lighting circuit. Would it be permissable to 'tap in' to the upstairs circuit in the loft where bizarley its more accessable?! I plan connecting from the loft space then running the cable vertically into the down stairs ceiling void.…
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Washable paint
Can anyone recommend a good washable paint? I want to do the hall stairs and landing and kitchen magnolia but want it to be cleanable
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Independent damp surveyors - Surrey
Hi, We have some fairly obvious evidence of penetrating damp. I have some vague suspicions as to the source but think we really need expert help as its pretty bad. I've read on this forum and elsewhere that the best initial course of action is to get an independent survey done and i found the Independent Damp Surveyors…
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Interior wall matching paint
We did some interior damp work and need to repaint that portion of the wall. We have the sample wall paper with the current paint on and trying to look for a matching paint in major store Homebase and B & Q using their technological help but just no success. I am a bit stressed out and don't understand how to find a…
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water pipe under extension
Hi, We're at the planning stage of building an extension, plans have been drawn up and building regs approval has been submitted. Having just spoken to neighbour, apparently the mains water pipe to their property runs under our existing extension (which is being replaced). My question is shouldn't this be on the architects…
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Best paint stripper solution, since we have lead based paint on the job?
Bought the Nitromors lead paint test kit from B&Q - £7.98 just to satisfy curiosity. Anyway, cut the V into the underside of the bannister since this was caked in a million & 1 layers of paint. Rubbed for the stated timeframe & nothing - good news. Had already cut into the door frame of a bedroom so immediately went to…
