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Understanding flooring insulation
I've just started taking up some old carpets. The base is concrete, then hardboard, then plastic sheeting, then insulation and finally the carpet. The plan was to leave the hardboard add new insulation and top with engineered wood. Does anyone know if the plastic sheeting is important? I presume it's there as a moisture…
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Device understating its energy usage 10 fold ?
Perhaps someone brighter than me tell me if this text is wrong? I mean if the device uses 0.8 watts then surely the stated price of 3p per day is out (by a factor of 10x) even if the stated tariff is right which it probably isn't? Leave your QETTLE Mini on standby for 24 hours and it will consume approximately 0.8 watts of…
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Trickle vents - retrofitting
Anyone successfully retrofitted these? I'm looking at airbox which is more expensive, but seems an easier product to fit . be interested to hear from anyone who has done this kind of project
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Brands of carpet
Local carpet shop has Abingdon carpets, every-room and lifestyle carpets. Are any of these brands better than others? Any recommendations on what to look for wanting something that feels thick and soft but durable and easy to clean. So confused about all the options!
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Calling Commercial Electricians: "Wrong wiring used in Garden lights, he's used SY instead of MYY"
Hi all Hope an electrician can help here. We had some garden lights fitted 3 years ago by an 'Electrician'. I must admit, he came recommended by a mate so I didn't check his credentials out. So, in the last few weeks the lights started to fail.. So, I tried to ring him back but I found out that he's retired now and moved…
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Boiler DHW keeps going cold
We have a Worcester Greenstar 28CDi Compact boiler that keeps going from hot to cold to hot to cold whenever we are running the hot water tap. I've tried changing between PreHeat and Eco, but it makes no difference. The temperature on the hot water display will be around 55C, then will drop to 30C-ish then heat back up to…
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Under sink water heater.
I am thinking of installing one and am not sure if I need an expansion vessel, check valve and pressure relief valve? It will be 10L. 2Kw.
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Buzzing Dimmer - Most Likely cause?
Hey everyone, We have a ceiling light which uses g4 bulbs. It has capacity for 9 of them, alas, only 4 are working. The light switch is a dimmer, when twisted the lights do dim or brighten, however, a buzzing can be heard and after a while the lights do go off. I'm thinking the culprit is one of three things, but I'm not…
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Hall Layout
Hi All, I was hoping for some inspiration regarding the design of a hall. We've just moved into the house and it's a bit messy at the moment. Storage for shoes and coats is the big priority. I'm not sure that shoe cupboard works. My partner has mulled over the possibility of having a piano under the stairs but I'm not sure…
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Plumbing - What is this part called?
Hi. This part clips on & off the Torbeck side valve in our toilet cistern. It's now damaged. Any idea what it is called and if I can buy it separately so I can remove and clip a new one into place. The rest of the valve is fine so I'd rather not have to replace the whole thing. Many thanks
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Rangemaster Induction Cooker- breakdown insurance
We have a warranty
insurance for our Rangemaster cooker from Homeserve, for 3 years. A renewal notice has been sent us,
advising that the forthcoming premium will rise by 93%; from £90 pa to £174 pa. We have not made a claim
and find this unacceptable. I am retired and feel as though I should not renew
the policy. I don’t…
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Looking everywhere for a specific 1 seat corner sofa
I'm actually shocked that I've not been able to find such a sofa yet, maybe someone her can find one online to help me out. So I want a 1 seat corner sofa but I want it so it fits perfectly in the corner of a room and has an open circular design, this this image. So it's more like a comfy lounger type sofa, something you…
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'Wooden' flooring
The carpet in our living / dining room is getting a bit past its best so I'm considering the possibility of replacing it. I suspect solid hardwood flooring would be out of our financial reach so looking for good quality options to lay over the existing timber floor. Room is about 30' x 15' (9m x 4.5m).Advice and…
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Asbestos floor tiles
Hi, I have a small entrance that is carpeted but has asbestos tiles underneath. They are broken up in places and I want them removing but I don't know where to start looking for a suitable company to remove them. I know that lots of people remove them themselves but I'm too anxious to do that. Even if I took precautions…
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DIY Stable Renovation: Need Your Advice and Ideas!
Hi all, I’ve been sitting on this stable renovation for two years now, and the delay has made it more challenging than I expected. The reason for the holdup? I’ve been busy with a garage renovation, which is now 90% complete. But it’s time to shift gears and get this stable sorted before it falls apart! Current Condition:…
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Honeywell HCW80 thermostat not working.
Hi, Had a standard boiler, not a combi, fitted with it's controls over 15 years ago. Boiler make is ideal icos he15. Have a service plan in place. They fitted a honeywell hcw80 room thermostat and receiver. Over a month ago it stopped responding. When I turn the dial the red led light did not flicker when it went past the…
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Weeping “thingy”
Hi plumbing wizards! I have just moved to a rural cottage which has oil for both heating and for hot water. I have attached photos as I have a “thing” that is leaking and 1) not sure what it is and 2) how to stop it weeping. Any help much appreciated (by the way in the photos the boiler is on the left). Thank you in…
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Window handle stuck
Hi, I cannot get the handle on my window to function. It is jammed in the closed position. I have tried spraying with silicon lubricant but no joy. Any suggestions? They are Anglian Windows double glazed units.
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Pin hole leak in radiator. Fernox F4 or replace radiator?
22 year old standard
pressurised wet CH system with new boiler installed 2 years ago. Yesterday we noticed a
tiny leak from the 22 years old kitchen radiator. It appears to be
coming from the white bulbous part seen in one of the pictures but of
course it could be coming from anywhere higher up. It has leaked about…
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water hammer reducer?
Our washing machine causes the water pipes to hammer. I can see hammer reducers range in price from £16 to over £40. Are the cheaper ones OK or should I go for an expensive branded one?
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