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Is this glue ok for gluing floors?
I have used this glue lots lately and find it brilliant but I need to lay a engineered oak floor now and have always been advised to use and so used PVA glue before on floors, https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00132EEA6/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1480198903&sr=8-12&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=wood+adhesive AND…
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Blown Mineral Wool Insulation
Dear All, Hope your all doing well. I wondered if you could kindly leave me your advice if possible. I have soundproofed one wall in my bedroom which is linked to the neighbors bathroom. This wall is linked to the neighbors and no noise is transmitting through the soundproofed wall. This includes a sound barrier, mineral…
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GU10 fitting with 0.5mm cable is it OK on 6A circuit
I have some Gu10 fittings that come with 50watt lamps and I've noticed the electrician is connecting them with 0.5mm flex. I have some electrical background and so can understand some of any installation. He has said it will be fine as the lamp won't draw anywhere near the cable rating. I know that 0.5mm cable can take 3A…
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spring or snap toggle
Hi please could some one explain the difference between an M6 spring toggle and an M6 snap toggle I understand that the snap toggle stays in the wall without the bolt But is there any difference to the amount of weight they will hold EG a TV on the wall and are they worth the extra Thank you…
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Floating wooden floor and washing machine
Hey, I'm planning on finishing my flooring and extend it into our laundry room. It's the type where it clicks into place. I was meant to start today but a little hungover so gonna do it tomorrow. I had a thought... would the vibration on a washing machine cause the flooring to dislodge?
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Leaky Filling Loop
Hi folks, Just bought a new house and for the first time, have my very own boiler! However......the filling loop has a drip coming from the "in" pipe by the looks of things. From what I have read so far, it seems to be a relatively easy fix, and with my boiler service not for another 6 weeks, thought I can do it myself.…
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Kitchen cabinet shelves?
Does anyone know where I can buy kitchen cabinet shelves? I have tall cabinets, but they only come with one shelf in each, meaning a lot of wasted space. I'm looking for fawn coloured, 18mm thick, contiboard shelves.
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Toilet continually blocking
I've cobbled together a routine to unblock my blocked toilet, which is 70-80% the case every morning. But the next day is the same. I suspect there is no change because there is something in there - sock, etc. I've seen there are some augers available:…
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Question about delivery of American Fridge freezer.
I'm looking to buy an American Fridge freezer, nothing too fancy just a basic one around about £500. My question is about the delivery of it, can anyone recommend somewhere that they have had one from that will help with getting it into the house and put in place. My front door doesn't open fully so will probably need to…
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New world Lpg grill jets
Hope someone can point me in the right direction. I have a new world lpg cooker that's about 8 years old, with a seperate oven and grill which are much less effective than they were so I am presuming that they have jets that need cleaning or replacing. I have cleaned out the ring burner jets but can find how to access the…
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Dry ridge system. Any good?
Our roofer is quoting for a roll out dry ridge system for the coping tiles on the new roof . Are they a bad short cut, or a new good innovation . Are they just plastic that will go brittle and start cracking, or are they something else? Would value opinions please .
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Confused about Boach EcoSilence Drive
Hi. Just wondering if any of you have done any research on quiet washing machines. I'm looking to go for a Bosch and I've read that the new EcoSilence drive means a quiet spin speed. However, I'm finding the specs on various machines confusing. For example, the spin noise for 'ordinary' Bosch machines, without EcoSilence…
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Advice on dimmable E14 (SES) bulbs and suitable dimmer.
We are replacing a pair of living room ceiling lights. At present we have 2 x 3 bulb units with a total of 6 x 40 watts E14 (SES) golf ball incandescent bulbs. We have a single dimmer switch that controls both light units. Assuming 450 lumens per 40 watts bulb, I estimate a total of 2,700 lumens at full power. We are…
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Roof leak/ solar tubes
Got 2 panels of AMK SOLAC OPEC 15 'optimized parabolic collector' tubes on bungalow roof. Around 10 yrs old. We are having them removed to have the roof re tiled and are not replacing . Is it a matter of paying to get them taken away, or are they worth anything - like maybe free to a remover that wanted them. Far as I know…
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Bronte Whirlpool bath - opinions?
Hi, I'm looking for a whirlpool bath and one I'm looking at is the Bronte Easy Bergamot 1800x800 from Plumbase. Trouble is that there isn't one on display for me to look at. Anyone got one these and can give an opinion on it? Or anyone know where I can see one on display? TIA
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Fitting integrated washer
Morning all I need to replace my integrated washer and was thinking of paying Curry's to do it when they bring my new one. However, the instructions say I have to drain my existing washer and a few other things. How do I do this? (At £90 I thought that was what I was paying for not to do part of the job myself)
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Concerns about en-suite refurb - waterproofing
Hi everyone, We are currently having our en-suite shower room re-fitted and I have stopped work today because I'm worried. Yesterday the contractor ripped out our old shower cubicle and re-plasterboarded the walls. I was a bit worried at how papery the surface looked, so did a bit of research and it seems that the standard…
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New builds... is it just me?
Hi everyone, We live in a 15 year old house, so not quite a new-build. However, we live in a "new build village" which was finished a couple of years ago, with ours being one of the first homes built. We've lived here for 3 years now and as a community, it's my dream place to live. However, I am getting seriously worried…
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Carpet Cleaning
My carpets are desperate for a clean. Used a stiff brush and its so ingrained (3 years worth) that I can't get it out. Do I pay £100 to get carpets cleaned or pay £180 for a carpet cleaner in the hope that I will use it at least twice a year?
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building regs, only basic plan? advice
Hi I got some plans drawn up for a pre planning application to nock my old single garage down and build a double garage instead. They replied saying I don't need planning I only need buildings regs. Please see attached, its a basic plan showing sizes etc, its not in any great detail. A friend who is a builder is doing the…
