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New cold water tank for second shower?
Hi We currently have a shower that runs straight from the Combi boiler. We'd like to put in a second shower but whenever you turn any tap on (hot or cold) the water reduces to a trickle, so I guess it's the water pressure? Someone suggested putting in a dedicated cold water tank in the loft to run an electric shower from,…
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Internal Manhole Cover Issues help!!!
Q.1 Hi I have an internal manhole with an old cast iron cover that needs replacing as its not double sealed and doesn't meet regulatory standard. The existing frame clear opening measures at 760x610x3mm and doesn't line up exactly with the brick work opening all the way round, there is enough access to the chamber though .…
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Changed thermostat without permission.
A few months ago I discovered the analogue wall thermostat in my rented house wasn't actually wired up to the boiler. I tried wiring it myself (a mistake, I know) but I blew a fuse and decided it would be best to get a qualified electrician to take a look at it. He said the thermostat that was already there was the wrong…
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Insulating single brick walls
Hi, I have just bought my first house and it has an area in the kitchen and down stairs toilet that is only a single brick thick. This can become very cold and I am worried about damp. Can I effectively insulate with a insulating plasterboard / membrane? Can I dot and dab this on or do I need to fix it to wall/ battens? If…
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Integrated oven housing? Just a stripped out cupboard?
Hello all. My mother has a range cooker and, like many owners, would also like a conventional oven and hob fitted. So I'm going to be a good son and fit her one. Just started thinking about the job... I've worked out a nice place for it to go in the utility room in the space of a 600mm cupboard unit. I've decided that I…
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Diy-kitchens
Hi Has anyone used DIY Kitchens? The reviews seem to good to be true. Looked at B&Q today and my brother wouldn't put them in his cow shed. Absolutely awful! Other recommendations greatly received (mid budget kitchen). Thanks!
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Urgent - Use of foil instead of white upvc in triple glazing?
I have been sent the specification below for 6 triple glazed windows I'm getting installed on Friday. I was wondering if any knowledgeable people on here could cast a quick eye of the below as we're forking out £5K on them. From what I gather the 0.96 u-value on the centre pane is pretty good; however I am a bit concerned…
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Laying engineered wood floor
AS above, I know about leaving 10mm expansion gap around the edges (this will be covered by the skirting that is yet to be fitted), what about the underlay, do I leave a 10mm gap around the edges of that too? Also, there are some squeaky floorboards I'll be laying over the top of, can I just screw them down before laying…
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Oven Query, another one
Any electricians out there please who could reassure me: I ordered a fitted, fan assisted oven but when they came to install found it was a 13amp plug type and not suitable sot it went back. I was told (by the electrician delivering) to look for a hardwired oven that has 32amp and uses more than 3 kw power ... so I found…
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Oven query
Need to replace my oven.. take an hour to warm up pizza.... and the alram dont work and the marking has gone.. had it 12 years thou... I have one of that slide in and out .. (screw on the side not fitted thou) so look behind and wired to the wall... so 2 Questions.. Are all single oven same side so if i buy another one it…
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Help with removed and unsupported chimney breast
Hi all I'm currently in the process of doing out my back bedroom from scratch. its a total gut job going back to bare brick and re plastering etc After removing the existing plaster boarding from my rear bedroom the weekend ready to re plasterboard i noticed that the chimney breast ins't supported after it was removed from…
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Cost to remove conservatory
Hi, Just looking for a rough idea of what it would cost to remove a conservatory. We bought our house 3 months ago and it has a poorly built second-hand conservatory that we would like to get rid of, any ideas?? Would prefer the space in the garden! Just looking for the cost of removing the conservatory, we can deal with…
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wall insulation
is it possible to insulate a single brick house, i have no cavity
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gas boiler fitter put foot through bedroom ceiling
Advice needed they've said they'll fix it but to what standard should I expect? Worried it'll be an obvious patch or the paint will be different etc.... Anyone had this happen?
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cavity wall insulation issues
I purchased my home 10 years ago and am now noticing damp in certain areas. The house was insulated on a government grant before I purchased the house. A friend of mine used to work for a company that did the insulation to cavity walls. He tells me the reason for the damp is more than likely down to poor workmanship. In…
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Bees wax for a solid table, chairs
Hi folks We bought a solid oak table and chairs and been told to wax it every time the clocks change. Just wondering for anyone else who waxes their wood furniture, what wax can you recommend? Do you use a microfibre cloth etc?
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Great reviews on mybuilder but no info on the web?
Could you pls advise? I found a builder with great reviews on mybuilder.com. On that site, there are about 40 reviews on the company, all of which are great. He also came to meet me and seems a nice person. However, I could not find anything on his company on the web. Even a search on yell.com did not give any result. Is…
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Soffits and fascias......any comments would be welcomed
We had a very nice chap from Zenith round yesterday as a result of a door to door campaign. I would normally close the door but we are going to get the soffits and fascias done anyway...... After two hours, an in depth resume about the company, the product, the financials etc and several phone calls to his "manager" the…
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Combi-boiler runs shower, intermittent hot/cold
Hello all We moved into a house with a Vokera Compact 25HE combi-boiler feeding all HWS in the house, including a centrally fed shower. This is in the attic above the bathroom. Problem we have is when showering, it's not a consistent temperature. We've got the manual mixer set to a comfortable temperature, but it…
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bio ethanol fireplace
We've been considering a wood burning stove in the living room but seen a few pictures of bio ethanol fireplaces, but know nothing about them. Are they becoming more common? Do they give off much heat? And whats the installation requirements? Any pointers or advice greatly appreciated
