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Bathroom Light Cord Switch end fell out (looks charred?)
Hi, My Nan found the bathroom light string cord on the floor, looks to me like the end that connected into the ceiling socket is burnt. Apparently the bulb in the bathroom used to be some kind of heat lamp and has been recently changed to a regular bulb (well old style bulb i think, not a new energy saving style bulb) Does…
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Vax & Bissell Carpet Cleaner Shampoo Question
Can i ask i had a vax carpet cleaner that i have replaced with a Bissell as a result of owning a vax i have a couple of large bottles of vax shampoo can i use this shampoo in my new Bissell carpet cleaner
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Valspar paint glitter
Morning I am wondering if anyone has ever put this dried glitter into grout for my tiles in the bathroom. I haven't seen anything that says you can't just thought I would check. Sam
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Christmas Icicle lights
Could someone please recommend me some white Christmas outdoor icicle lights with the snowing/dripping effect. I'm struggling to find some with a low drop(12 inch max). Around 6m long and upto £25. Thanks
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Repainting yellowed white gloss
The white gloss doors in my flat are wonderfully yellowed, so I'm planning on repainting them (I didn't do the original paint job) will a couple of coats of Zinsser BIN (all hail Zinsser!) and then a satin white do the job? Or will I have to completely sand back the white gloss, do the Zinsser and then the satin white?
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Plumbing advice please
Hello, I’ve a small drip/leak under my sink and have located exactly where it’s leaking. It’s after the u bend, at the final join before the pipe leads out. The thread is good and tight on to the u bend itself, but the ring isn’t actually attached to the straight final pipe. Sorry, I don’t know the words to explain the…
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What do you do with Plastic Coathangers?
They are freely given by stores How many have you thrown away? It seems you can't recycle them so should they be Banned Or Pay a tax like carrier bags
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issue with new build
Hello everyone Thats my first post here so please be gentle:rotfl: I am sure you heard that one before but i have an issue with my new build house and would appreciate any wise counsel. Firstly, i have a laminate flooring in my living room. As the weather became colder i have noticed cold air coming from under the skirting…
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Combi with integrated storage tank
Hi I am considering getting one of these. Does anyone have any recommendations? Worcester Bosch, Vaillant and Viessmann all do them. I can't find if any come with a backup electric immersion heater or whether I could have one fitted retrospectively? I should have said that I would prefer a system boiler with an unvented…
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Help needed: Wiring a pendant light with 2x3 wires
Hi all, Trying to wire my bedroom pendant light. It has two thick wires running into it, both with a black, red and earth (pic attached). I made the mistake of not checking how it was wired before I took the old one down. I'm not sure if this is right but my plan is to do the following. Both blacks into the blue pendant…
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How many people does it take to change a light bulb!!...
Hi I have this sensor light in my porch area as I enter the house. It stopped working a few days ago and pretty sure the bulbs died. https://twitter.com/payrollexcel/status/937327217134264320 I’ve tried taking the casing off but I can’t seem to take it out and the more I pull the more I feel I’m going to take it off the…
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Flat refurbishment - bulk buy appliances and electronics
I'm in the process of refurbishing my flat and need to buy the following... 1X OVEN 1X HOB 1X FRIDGE FREEZER 1X DISHWASHER 1X MICROWAVE 1X SOUNDBAR 1X TV 3X WIRELESS SPEAKERS Can anyone recommend suppliers who can give a bulk order discount? I have specifications for all the items as a starting point. I've already…
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New ch timer/programmer. Do I need new "zone"valves?
Hi Just had a plumber confirm that we need a new timer / programmer (which incorporates the room thermostat). He says we'd need a new junction box also. BUT.... he says we need a new cylinder stat and he needs to replace the two zone valves. Presumably he means the motorised 3 way valves. I can't see why the valve hardware…
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Warm Up Underfloor heating not working
Hi, recently the thermostat for my underfloor heating seems to have turned itself off and stopped heating. After a few days, I turn it back on and it works for a day or 2 then same happens again. Also, the LED lights in my bathroom which are wired in a similar area have started flashing intermitantly. I've sent the…
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Future of light bulbs, B22 Bayonet or E27 Screw
I'm just updating my light bulbs to some new smart home bulbs so the house looks occupied while I'm away, and I can do some "smart lighting" routines like turning on the landing lights after my alarm goes off in the mornings etc. I'm also looking at some new light fittings and I've noticed most in the big DIY stores are…
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Nest thermostat, replacement heat link
Does anyone know if it's possible to buy a new heat link? I've had an issue when installing :o
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long cracks in plaster... is it subsidence?
Dear DIYers, Just found huge cracks going across the ceiling and side wall in room. worries whether it is subsidence or just normal. - room was skimmed before 1 year. Over a mixture of brick wall and stud(lath plaster). - When moving furniture a dent was made in the lath wall but no cracks. - after 2 months found these…
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Potterton Perform 24 Boiler - Lack of Hot Water
Hi I have recently encountered problems with hot water with my Potterton Performa 24 boiler. I noticed there was a leak from the DHW Pressure differential valve After a engineer came and sorted this. He mentioned the Plate Heat Exchanger was scaled up so would need replacing. After not coming to fix the problem I call out…
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Best vacumm for an allergy suffer
Hi there. I am a chronic allergy suffer and have finally decided to invest in new vacuum with HEPA filters. I am allergic to dust and dust mites and looking for the best vacuum on the market. Looking for recommendations as the internet is a minefield and I am confused. Thank you to anyone who takes the time to respond.
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Excessive Radiator Bleeding
Combi boiller I seem to be bleeding the upstair rads excessively. So far I did it weeks ago, and then I noticed cold again yesterday I bled yesterday and again this morning, fully open bleed valve with no water for quite a few minutes before water finally appeared (I blame the microbore pipe I hate that stuff) Is there a…
