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removing paint from UPVC
The people before us (bless them...) had managed to get quite a lot of paint on to the UPVC double glazing frame of one particular window. How can I get it off without damaging the UPVC underneath? I've tried a razor scraper, but unless you're really careful you end up scratching the plastic. I've tried fine sandpaper,…
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Leaseholder what damp survey do I need to prove no internal cause?
I am a leaseholder of an ex council flat, we have a patch of damp which *appears* to be external (from crumbling brickwork). Before sending someone to look at whether it is their problem the council want us to get a surveyor to rule out any internal cause. The first quote I got for a damp survey was £350 which sent me…
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Ceiling fan installation
Hello I want to get a ceiling fan for my living room because it has a high ceiling and so the heat rises up. Does anyone know if they actually work at pushing hot air down or if the breeze they create cancels it out? I can buy these from B&Q but I am totally useless at DIY so I think I would need to pay someone to install…
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Patching holes in outside render
Hi Following some electrical work on the outside of my house, I have been left with a few holes on the render. Any pointers on how I can effectively fill these. I know the colour may be different but a close match should suffice.link to pic below: pic.twitter.com/HjKlyXEOhG Thanks
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Pivoting work bench
Hi, can anyone recommend a decent workbench, specifically to do internal doors- to this end the pivoting ones look ideal so I can plane the edges easily. Something like this perhaps?…
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Warm Front boiler gone wrong and out of guarantee
We had a new Ideal Logic Combi 30 boiler and radiators installed by Warm Front approx. 4 years ago. It was serviced and guaranteed for 2 years and we did not take out the further cover from the company when the guarantee ran out as I did not think we would need it so soon (also because we were not happy with the Warm Front…
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Central heating system valves
Can someone advise what voltage is conventionally used to operate control valves in central heating systems? The reason I ask is that a friend tells me that his control valves are 240V mains operated, and I wanted to check whether he is (likely to be) correct or not. I should add that I don't know what make of equipment he…
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New boiler & TRV's flat is colder than before
Hello Need some advice please Had a Vokera boiler not the best but warmed up flat very well, where I would be too hot and need to turn boiler off. I have recently replaced with Worcester Bosch (powerflush, filter and all done) - Condensing boiler 28i, and have TRV's in 2 bedrooms and living room I also have a battery…
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My radiator stops working, now, when thermometer guage's on
Sounds odd? Yes Always done this? No OK. 2 weeks ago all my radiators got hot. Then two stopped working. An engineer came round and resolved issue by releasing the pins in thermostat controllers on each radiator. Well, will stupid me decided to take one off to see if I could do this myself and YES I could. BUT now no heat…
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My Parents Need A New Roof
Hi Everyone, I'm looking for some advice and guidance on this one so any help would be greatly appreciated. My parents own their own home and have lived there for nearly 30 years, my dad has recently retired and they've only finished paying the mortgage a year ago. My dad receives pension credit and my mum is unable to…
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No primer- can I just use extra coat of self-undercoating gloss?
I need to paint some bare softwood for exterior use but have no primer. I have white gloss + self-undercoating white gloss, so can I just use an extra coat of either?
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Potterton Titanium Boiler - Delays?
I have had a Potterton for just over a year now and recently, since its been getting colder, the boiler seems to have a 1-2min delay before the central heating comes on even when the thermostat has kicked in. Is this normal or should it be instant like the hot water?
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New Gas Main
Has anyone had these works carried out? I've just received notification that we are having a new main, at least 10 weeks upset. They are going to cut through our drive. The drive was recently tarmacced and they made a very good job. The contractor will "make good" the drive. I don't consider a foot wide patch the length of…
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Ventilation issues - which trade to call?
my central ventilation unit (for the bathrooms) looks to be busted (greenwood airvac CMLe) - if i'm looking for a new replacement/installation, which trade should i be calling? plumber? electrician? bathroom fitter? confused...
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Yankee Candle Popped??
Hi guys Just wanted some advice on this I was happily sitting at my desk - yankee candle on when *BANG* my yankee candle jar popped - Glass is broken - wax on my desk and bits of glass! I have Major ear ache from the noise and bits of glass in my hand Who do i complain to? Many thanks in advance
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Which thermostat for hot water cylinder?
We have an elderly floor standing oil boiler. There is a large foam lagged cylinder in the airing cupboard for hot water (and an immersion should we need it) When we bought the house last year it was noted on the survey that there is no thermostat on the hot water cylinder. So I have been looking at cylinder thermostats…
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All induction pans are not the same?
We've tried half a dozen different pans on our induction hob, all test positive with a magnet, and all boil water fine on full power. But on low power, the hob clicks every few seconds and the magnetic noise/heat starts and stops. This is barely audible on one pan, but on the others (especially the lightweight ones) it's…
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Window shutters for window nearly in the shower advice needed....
Hi all having a bathrom refurb, I still have the problem of a window slightly coming into the bath area and solve the problem now by having a round shower curtain, but I am moving the bath under the window and having a bath screen on the one side of the bath but need to protect the window of water. I thought about a second…
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Flat Roof Solutions?
Hi I have a GRP roof covering approx 25 sq metres. Although it is not leaking, it is showing signs of wear (fibres showing, thinning in small areas) as it is at least 20 years old. The roof is also sagging in some small areas as the rain is pooling in a few places and not running off completely. I intend to replace it but…
