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Problems with Salamander pump
Will an airlock on
the hot supply of a shower pump cause the bearings to fail? Before
they failed, I never noticed any lack of hot water whilst using the
shower. About 20 years ago,
I had a Salamander pump installed by a plumber and for about 17 years
it worked fine. About 3 years ago the bearings seized due to a seal
leak…
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Converting kitchen cupboards to drawers
In the spirit of money-saving and not throwing things away when they still work, I'm looking at enhancing my current kitchen instead of buying a new one. One thing that drives me mad about my kitchen is the lack of drawer space. There are lots of tutorials online for how to do this, but I'm looking for some advice that's…
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Holes too big in wall
Someone has leant on a small radiator and it's pulled off the wall. The holes are now quite large after fitting larger rawlplugs last time. Obviously the holes need to be reused as the radiator cant be moved easily. What can I fill the holes with, so I can screw the brackets back in?
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COMPACT SOFA advice needed
HiOur living room is 3.5 metre x 5 metre in size with an old style fireplace(not working).It opens out into conservatory via french doors.No windows. The sofa recliners we currently have (3 seater and 2 seater) are deep brown in colour and bulky as they normally are,but makes the room look even smaller and darker.But…
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Kitchen units
I am thinking I want more cupboard space in my kitchen. At the moment my units and oven are against the wall with the tall fridge in the corner.I want to move the tall fridge out of the corner, further around, then I can have units in the corner. Ready made units in Wickes are a fixed size, not sure how to do this. Perhaps…
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Hotpoint XAO95 T1 Fridge Freezer: Fridge warm, Service Manual needed.
Hi. I've got a Hotpoint XAO95 T1 Fridge Freezer with a warm fridge section. The Freezer is working fine. After the due web search, and checking the hardware, I know that it's either the Temperature sensor, or the Control Board. I've had the Damper mech out and it opens and closes fine using a 12 volt supply. Can anyone…
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Drip behind wall
Hey, Every time I run the shower I hear a drip in the wall where the shower pipes obviously are. It lasts for about 20-30 seconds then stops . It doesn't seem to happen when the shower isn't running. I see no sign of water damage on the ceiling below or under the skirting board. Only way to make sure would be to rip the…
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Appliance Repair Bosch Serie 8 Built-in microwave model BFL634GS1B
Hi all, i've got a 2.5 year old Bosch microwave which has a faulty wheel (that allows you to set the time) and needs repair. I would normally attempt a fix myself but there doesn't seem to be any info online about this specific machine/problem. So i decided a profesional repair would be in order since the machine is built…
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Water getting into cavity - no obvious signs
Hi All Anyone experienced anything like this before, we have a pine end wall, SW Facing in West Wales, so we do get some weather down this way against this wall, see attached picture from recently you can see the blocks themselves, Roofer stuck as doesnt appear to be any issues in the loft, nor any cracked tiles up above,…
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Foul smell in house
Hi everybody, first time on this part of the forum, but used the forum for lots of other financials previously. After some advise please... Last Thursday approx 10pm I noticed a smell whilst watching TV, that smelt like cabbage or sprouts. It does not smell like human waste. Wasn't pleasant, went to bed, got up next day…
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is it worth replacing paint on brick walls with lime wash?
I think `I have read enough about applying the likes of Sandtex Weathershield or some other plastic paint to realise it is bad mistake to paint over what is in fact a finished product - brick, as it doesn't allow it to breathe properly water, gets trapped under the surface which causes the paint to flake and the bricks to…
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Tenant seeking help with boiler problems
Hi, I wonder if anyone could please help - tenant in a bit of a frustrating situation here... I moved into a privately rented first floor studio flat about a month ago (I am the only tenant living in the flat), and not long after moving in, I noticed there was a lot of water dripping inside and underneath the boiler (which…
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Damp around front door - pics
There seems to be a crack between the PVC of our front door and the wall and I’ve noticed that damp is coming through inside around the door frame causing some mold. What kind of filler do I need on the inside and outside to stop this from happening and do I need to remove the sealant that’s already on the inside before I…
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Humming from walls 24/7 - driving me crazy :(
Hi AllI'm hoping someone can assist, I live in a terraced house and a few days ago my walls have started making a constant humming sound, during the day its a annoyance but at night is the main issue as I just cannot sleep, sometimes it stops for a min but then restarts again, i've had someone else also hear it so I know…
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Part P certificate and kitchen appliance installation
We are having a new kitchen installed by a small, well respected local kitchen company which has everything to lose if he has poor reviews. The current double oven will be kept but we will have a new hob. Both appliances will be in the same position as they are at present. The company owner has included in his quotation…
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Gas Pipe Sealant
Hi all, I had the kickboards off in the kitchen and noticed a draught coming from the corner of the kitchen. On checking the outside, I feel its coming from the gas pipe that comes into the property. Please look at the attached picture (gas pipe entering property on the wall and going to gas meter on the left). There is a…
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Recommend me a kitchen mixer tap
We currently have a Franke Olympus chrome mixer tap which is leaking . I've changed the O rings and valves but it still leaks from where the spout joins the body. Has anyone any ideas on what further measures I can take to stop the leak , or failing this recommend a good quality chrome tap which doesn't cost the earth.…
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Rebuilding old outhouse
We have a house which in the past has been extended to its limit.( a previous owner applied for further planning permission and was refused on those grounds) We have a very old and leaky out house attached to the back of our kitchen wall and also next doors back wall. ( they were all one property at one time, split into…
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Extracting Cavity wall insulation
Has anyone had their cavity wall insulation extracted? My house was insulated before I bought it in the 80's as part of a previous Government scheme but it has fallen down the cavity and is sopping wet pulling moisture from the ground and causing damp. Got a quote to extract it - £1800 for a 3 bed semi - they recommend…
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Black mould in loft with Drimaster
I've posted on the house buying forum but someone suggested this may be a better board for the issue. The survey on a house I am purchasing has come back with black mould on the underside of the white felt and on the wooden rafters in the attic. The house also has a drimaster system fitted in the attic. The surveyor has…
