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Please be aware of the MSE Forum rules, notably that you mustn't post personal information. Take extra care when uploading photos and make sure that they don't contain personally identifiable information. 🏠 Here are some Forum threads you might find useful: * Please ensure your electrics are up to date * Find Instruction…
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Manual gas fire takes ages to start
The picture below shows the the turning switch, I have to turn this at least 10-20 times before the gas fire comes on. So I turn it can hear the gas can also hear the turning switch has clicked into place and than turn it again and than it goes off, but eventually after many turns the fire comes on. Why does take many…
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BOXT - any good ?
Our boiler needs replacing (it popped this morning and is now dripping water)Are BOXT any good ?Do they work on Saturdays ?
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Dishwasher waste leaking - I’m losing the plot!
Bit of a dramatic post but having spent the last 3 days laying flooring, I just need a break 😂 I have a dishwasher waste pipe to which I’ve connected an additional 2.5m length so it reaches the main waste pipe. I’ve connected them together using a connector and 2 jubilee clips. Tightened up yet still leaks everywhere. Any…
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New boiler, TRV's and weather compensation monitor
I'm due to have a new boiler installed, it's not possible in my home to have a heat pump so we're replacing a very old combi boiler for a newer one, but I'm very confused with some conflicting information, I was told that with new regulations that TRVs have to be installed with new boiler installation where TRVs haven't…
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Does a radiator like this make sense?
Hi in a corner of the lounge I have this radiator, high and short. This is definitely the coldest spot in the house. I keep the flow a bit lower than it could be to keep the system balanced and get the top floor warmer in less time. Also nobody ever stays in the lounge. Would it be better to replace this radiator with a…
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Hedge to screen front garden from parallel public public pathway
Hi all, Any advice on which type (breed/genus) of hedge to get along the side of my front garden to form a screen from a public pathway? Something fast-growing would be good initially, obviously. But that would mean regular pruning forever more. Which is ok, I guess, if the result is looks good and does the job. I have…
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Dimmer Switch Replacement
Hi, I am looking for a bit of advice here. We have a dimmer switch in our kitchen that needs replacing. It controls 6 spot lights in the area. The current make is from British General GBSD400 Nexus Grid 400w 2 way brushed steel push dimmer switch. This was installed in 2018. We have been looking for a replacement online…
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How does ali-framed sliding door sit on a hardwood cill?
This is in reference to this thread: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6559900/flat-sale-condensation#latest where the poster has water ingress along the bottom (assumed to be water ingress, and not just down to condensation).1992 flat with a sliding aluminium door leading to a Juliet balcony. Carpet all…
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Valliant Turbo Max Plus boiler randomly coming on
I have moved to a new place that has a Valliant Turbo Max Plus boiler, at least I think it is, there is no model name written anywhere on it but I have found an online manual that matches, it could also be a ThermoCompact. Occasionally the heating comes on a totally random time, this happened in summer a few times so I…
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worried sick , cracks in house
i have seen stepped cracks on outside wall and noticed same place inside as well. initially i thought inside was just blown plaster. blown plaster in other parts of house as other walls need re-plastering as well due to cracks. also noted a crack outside in straight line where bay window is attached to house. also , cracks…
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Leaking conservatory gutter joints
The previous owner of my house stuck in some plastic bag material into the conservative gutters buts it’s just accumulated a ton of debris: guessing because they were leaking. I did some cleaning and did indeed find they are leaking but they don’t seem standard. Will ploughing a load of sealant be enough do you think? They…
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Bath Mixer Tap
Anyone come across a half turn bath mixer tap before? Need to replace a leaking cartridge but can't locate a 22mm, only 15mm half turn.
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Is light in shed notifiable?
Replacing old detached brick garage with a wooden shed. The garage has a fluorescent light in there which uses a 9ft length of overhead cable coming from the house through garage wall with a light switch on garage wall. No other electric in there apart from this light.(This light was installed early 2000s) If I have the…
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Roof repair costs
Hi all, I know this isn't a simple question to answer but I've just brought a 2 bed semi detached house and the roof requires the following work: “New roof tiles and felt are needed together with lead flashing against the chimney stacks. The existing tiles could be re-laid. At this time the vegetation on the front and rear…
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Suitable lintel for an outdoor project
Hello everyone, I'm building a gazebo-like structure in the garden, dimensions are 5m length and 1.5m depth. I'd like the roof sloping from front to back, and this is my question - is there a lintel that would be suitable for an outdoor project like this, that would span the entire 5m length? This would only be needed at…
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Damp ceiling previous wet verge roof repair
Hi recently moved into new home to find in the corner of two rooms the ceiling and walls are damp after rain. I can see that the verges have been repaired on the gable ends with new mortar. I've also noticed that the old mortar has some kind of sealant between the mortar and fascia, but this is missing from the new mortar…
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Window Film for insulation - what to get, how to pick, how to ensure I am not being mugged off
Dear forum, Long preamble: This is more of an energy saving question than a money
saving question, but I hope this will still be within people’s scope of
knowledge. I currently live with my parents and weekly commute to
university. I don’t contribute towards my parent’s gas bill (thank god) but I
am an environmentalist and…
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Problem with megaflo hot water cylinder?
Moved in to our house a few weeks ago. There is a system boiler and megaflo hot water tank. House is three floors. Bottom floor has traditional radiators heating. Middle floor has underfloor heating with each room having its own control. Top floor has a combination of UFH in the bathrooms and radiators in the bedrooms.…
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Advice For Condensation Over Winter
Hi all I am after a bit of advice. Every winter, we get a lot of condensation on the front windows (never the back). If it is not managed it leads to mould on the window seals, wall paper seems moist and develops mould spots. It has started to effect the clothes and bedding in the house. They are not wet, but seem to…
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Flat renovation as FTB: any advice welcome!
Hi everyone, We’ve just purchased a flat in London and are gearing up for a renovation. I'd love to get some advice from those with experience in similar projects. Here’s what we’re planning: 1. Flooring: We'd like to remove the current flooring and replace it with wood-effect porcelain tiles. We’re also considering adding…
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