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Are we Covered? Leaking Pipes and Buildings Insurance
Hi A good plumber has been today and has confirmed to us that the reason for our combi boiler pressure dropping is almost certainly due to a leak - there's a damp patch in the boiler room that wasn't there before and I suspected this was due to a leak. The boiler has been checked, expansion vessel replaced and all in…
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diy-kitchens.com
Hello, I was looking at diy-kitchens.com for our next kitchen. We are planning on reusing a couple of our units and so I wanted to buy some doors singularly. We have checked with our fitter who is happy to do this. When I went to order the doors, I got the below message. Does this mean I wont be able to order single doors?…
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gas cooker advice?
Hope someone can give me some advice? My gas cooker is 30 years old, the oven isnt working properly. It heTs up but never gets up to above about 150deg. Have checked it with oven thermometer. It was fine on xmas day for the turkey but the potatoes took ages. Should I try to get it mended or isnt it worthwhile?
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Chimney Balloon / Chimney Sheep?
Does anyone use either a chimney balloon or chimney sheep in their open fire and if so would you recommend it? Where is the best place to purchase these because I want to make sure it is safe to use, hence looking for a personal recommendation?
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Integrated Garage Conversion
Hello, I'm wondering if anyone can offer any advice- I live In a 5 year old house build by Bryant- now Taylor Wimpey. I have an integrated garage which I've had some quotes for to be converted into a lounge area. I rang my council to see if they needed to know about my intentions and they said about building regs to be…
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which system for power shower?
Hi We are about to have a new bathroom fitted and this time I am determined to have a hotel standard power shower instead of the pathetic trickle we have now. What is the best system to buy to achieve this? We currently have a combination boiler & the water flow since we installed that 11 years ago has been pathetic. The…
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Combi Boiler Help Please
My friends landlord emergency line is unavailable, it has been since last night. Her combi boiler isn't igniting, Her gauge was at 0.5 and obviously needs topped to bar 1 she has had the valve turned on for 10 mins and the gauge isn't moving, anyone any ideas what she could be doing wrong? cheers
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Electrical insatallation
I've just had an 'electrical installation condition report' carried out on a property that I own. The report recommended 'replacing current mcbs with rcbos'. What does that mean? What does it achieve? Is it a big job?
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water meter - worth getting?
Dear all Do any of you have a water meter? We are a couple with an occasional lodger, living in a 4 bed house, so in theory it might be cheaper for us to have a meter..... but we don't want to get one and then find it isn't!! Obviously water rates are going to be different in different parts of the country, but if any of…
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OFCH not heating water - only luke warm
Hi and thanks in advance As I say OFCH on and water only becoming luke warm - what should i be checking for ? took a look in attic and only thing of note is that the small water tank is full of very dirty water but nothing looks out of place.
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Please do not use concrete block paving!!!
I have noticed a couple of posts on here relating to block paving. Please Please Please DO NOT use concrete block paving. Whoever supplies it, it will over a few years fade. It will stain from oil leaks, and after a few years it will look like it was laid a few years ago.. The cost for laying concrete blocks and clay…
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Double Glazing Scotland
Looking for some recommendations of double glazing companies in Glasgow - North Ayrshire area. I'm trying to help an old lady who urgently needs help with possibly replacing her windows. Need a no nonsense company devoid of the usual DG shenanigans. Any ideas?
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Given a second hand kitchen - how do I make it fit my space?
I have been given a kitchen by my sister as she is having a new one installed my kitchen is old and broken doors so I am thrilled to be getting a new one. The "new" kitchen is complete with various units, smeg oven, extractor, sink etc and metres of star galaxy granite worktop. I'm just lost as to the best way to make it…
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Is a garage inspection pit legal?
hello just wondering if the existing inspection pit in our garage is legal, was told today by a visitor that they are no longer legal due to health and safety? does anybody know please? Thanks
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Boiler not working
Hi, we have an oil filled boiler, with underfloor heating. The gauge next the pipework is on 0 , so we think thats the reason the boiler insn,t firing up.How do we get the pressure to go up, or should be just call a plumber ?
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Outdoor light with timer
Hi Am looking for a light which has a timer for outdoor use. It would go by front door. With timer I can automatically turn it on around sunset time. Preferably led for low power use. Can anyone kindly recommended any? I Google but can only find ones with motion sensor.. Obviously I am not searching well enough. Cheers
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Apple juice carton - whats the difference?
Does anyone know the actual difference between these two juice boxes? Both in Tescos - both seem to have exactly the same ingredients and nutrition information on the side of box. One is more than double the price of the other. http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=263832851…
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boiler fault - incorrect installation
Bought house in 2005 from Barratt, catalogue of issues as you get with mass builds. Anyway, boiler has just gone, home emergency insurance in place so no worries. Plumber discovers a 13amp fuse and insurance company have said we are not covered due to incorrect installation. Checked with neighbours they all also have 13amp…
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If I were to buy a gas tumble dryer, how much would it cost to fit?
If I were to buy a gas tumble dryer, how much would it cost to have it fitted by a gas installer?
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pull switch
I am trying to buy a switch similar to this http://i59.tinypic.com/t9dt0l.jpg but after lots of searching I cannot find one. I get lots of results for shower switches with neons but none like this. perhaps I am not using the correct search parameters. B&Q, Wickes, Homebase do not have them.
