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timer switch
First of all sorry if I am posting this in the wrong category just want to ask any members here if it is a good idea to invest in timer switch to save energy on my bills as long nights are coming do not want to leave the lights on all day, and do not want to give the impression to potential break-ins by keeping the light…
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Vibrating Washing Machine
Hi are these actually any good for reducing noise from a washing machine on a wooden suspended floor or just another useless gadget? The washing machine is OK on a concrete floor in the garage but as winter approaches she wants it back in the kitchen and I want my car back in the garage.…
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cleaning C. Heating system water.
Hi...we had complete CH an Baxi boiler installed 18 months ago. The small glass ? flow meters ( on boiler manifold ) blackened almost straight away. I mentioned this to the architect and builder in charge. They didn't seem interested.....we are now "Snagging" ...a small leak from one rad. was brown / black. This has been…
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Radiator drain valves are they needed on every rad and badly placed valve ?
Hi I had a micro bore gas central heating system. I had an architect redesign the interior of my bungalow he recommended getting the system piped up the walls. The floors are concrete. My builder recommended a company. Work started early July and halted when the employees were off sick. After phone calls and emails they…
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Leaky conservatory roof no lead flashing
Hi some general advice and possible recommendations (for Yorkshire, Leeds area) please. We have a leak from the center of the poly carbonate roof. The conservatory got a pitched roof and when it rains heavily water drips through the roof line right in the middle. We used silicone sealant over the joins of the (apparently)…
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Property Management Firm Won't Paint Over Water Leak
A gutter on our apartment roof got blocked (as it did two years previously) I am told by birds nesting, this overflowed during heavy rain and caused water to start pouring down inside my roof. They inspected the damp looking patch it caused on the inside of the roof, took pictures and agreed to paying a painter to come in…
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Can I cut the guttering with my neighbour?
My neighbours guttering is full to the brim, if it continues anymore it might be considered a protected woodlands. We recentl;y had the guttering cleaned out and it seems that the neighbours dirt has just made its way into our part of the guttering. We're getting a lot of overspill of water on our property where the…
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Help with garden pond electrics
Hi, I need to run some electrics outside to power my pond pump, filter and lights. I have the outdoor gang kit, and I will obviously get some armoured cable. I plan to do this by running the power from my conservatory where I have a double socket that presumably I can spur off. I can then reasonably easily take the cable…
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Cheap way to block cat flap hole
Hi, Wonder if anyone can help. We moved our cat to my parents' house after her brother was run over on our road. We have a microchip-activated cat flap in our back door which is currently unused as we have no cats. My parents have an ordinary cat flap and since our cat moved in have had other nelghbourhood cats helping…
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How would I fix this?
We inherited a featheredge gate which due to weather and a few heavy hands has now broken at the top of the fixed edge as below. As this edge is the 'bottom' edge is this easily repaired, or would it need a whole new panel?
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Recommend a dehumidifier?
My missus has been reading about using one of these, perhaps in conjunction with a ceiling fan, to dry clothes. It will be in a small box room. Any thoughts on makes to go for or avoid? Also power rating and features? Thanks
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Getting a super king size mattress up the stairs - with photos
I want to upgrade to a super king size bed. The frame is no trouble because it comes in pieces and is built by the delivery guys but I want to make sure that the mattress 6'6" x 6' will fit up my stairs. I called the company and they said if I can fit a 6'6" metal tape along the route without it bending then I'm alright…
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Dimmer switch help!
We're looking at changing the light fitting in our living room, and the one we're ordering comes with halogen lights. I'd like to change these to LEDs, but as LEDs seem to have mixed reviews I'd also like to be able to keep the halogen ones if I don't like them. Can anyone tell me if an LED compatible dimmer will also work…
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Watchman oil tank monitor not working since filling up.
I've just had some more heating oil delivered and now, my tank monitor is not working. It just says 'C' and has a constantly flashing LED. I've looked it up and this means there is a connection fault but I haven't a clue what I'm meant to do to fix it. It was working fine before getting filled up today. Does anyone know…
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I paid for new Fence and neighbor refuses to pay
Hello All, My property and the neighbours have no marking that shows who owns what fence. Its a old property and i have been told its a shared fence. I checked my deeds and with land registry/council 5 years ago who confirmed this when i moved into the house. I replaced the fence as a safety issue as i have a small toddler…
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Every time I go down to the kitchen there are more flies on the kitchen window
I have killed around 20 so far today. I can't see where they are coming from. I usually only see one fly a week. Has this happened to anyone else and can I do anything apart from swat them? Edit: Updated post #9. Edit: Updated post#13
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Multiyork - problem sofa and problem company to deal with
Bought a couple of items a year or so back, having heard that Multiyork were OK. 'Were' is, I think, the operative word - living very much on past glory now! Slow, slow delivery to start with. Followed by an irritating squeaking, which they resolved, but now a pretty serious issue with the fabric, which looks a mess after…
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What is going on with my hot water?
Hi all, new here! My flat is all electric, storage heaters etc. I have a backer backersafe tank BS327C which appears to be acting out. Can anybody help me with what could be wrong and if there's anything I can do to fix it or if I need to get someone in? The issue is that I have perfectly fine hot water to my electric…
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Anyone able to recommend 5 ring gas hob black metal not glass?
Urgently need to replace kitchen hob. Want it to be gas, 5 ring and black metal, not glass, to match other appliances. Anyone got one they can recommend? Am going through the websites but most are black glass and want metal not glass (long story too long to relate here.) If can short cut search by getting recommendation…
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water tastes very strange after boiling..
Hello Not sure if this is the right place on the forum for this but if anyone can help it would be appreciated. Over the last month, I have noticed that when I make a coffee, or tea there is an odd taste as it cools down. Ive only just worked out that it is when its cooling down but over the last month Ive Replaced the…
