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What's the purpose of this strange return pipe?
Hi, In the kitchen the return pipe has a kind of angled deviation. What's it's purpose? Since on it sits the TRV I want to move it to the other end, in order to have the TRV on the flow. Is there anything preventing it due that angled deviation? It makes me think of a flushing system and I definitely don't want to trigger…
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Replacing radiator
I am decorating Living Room and have taken radiator off and am going to renew it. Is it just a simple job of getting a plumber in to fit new one or is it a more complicated job. I know nothing about plumbing etc but have read stuff regarding "flushing the system" etc. Does this apply to my job?
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Trying to find flush fitting toilet bolt caps - any ideas?
When we did our bathroom years back the toilet was supplied with huge dome/ egg shaped bolt covers which stuck out like something from a sci-fi movie. I just wanted something that was flush with the porcelain for easy cleaning. So in the end we fitted the washer part of the caps and added some silicone sealant finished…
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In London area - Gas Fire Service
Please can someone tell me if this quote sounds right. I don't know how long it takes to service a Gas Fire? £60 + VAT (includes 15 minutes) Thereafter, every £15 minutes it is £25 + VAT Thank you in advance
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Problematic conservatory- what would you do?
Hi moneysavers, tl;dr: Has anyone replaced a polycarbonate roof on a south facing conservatory? What did you replace it with and how has it worked out? Long version: I would like some advice on what we could do with our conservatory. Ideally, want to use it all year round for the kids play stuff. It adjoins the open plan…
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How likely is it that our flat roof contains asbestos?
So we have an extension on the side of the house that has a bathroom on the upper level. The extension has a flat roof and was built around 1960. We have no documentation regarding the construction. Anyway it's now getting some leakage problems and we been up with a ladder and sealed most of the cracks in the roofing felt.…
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Future proofing for EV charger
I am having my garage turned in to a living space, so whilst the work is being done I want to future proof for an EV charger. The fuse board is in the cupboard behind the weird glass window. And in future I would like the ev charger installed on the brick pillar. What should I do so I can install the charger easily on…
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Anyone found a well on their land and how did you do it?
The house we are buying has a well on our land, suspect it's under the foundations of the old greenhouse (flagstones). Without digging up the whole of the foundations has anyone ever found a well on their land by more traditional methods e.g. water divining or have tips on tell tale signs to look for to indicate where it…
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Small house single person
Any tips on cheapest way to move in to a small empty one bed house? I want to buy things as I go along, already borrowed money so don't want anymore debt. First things I guess is things to cook with - a microwave with convector oven or air fryer Only space for 2 appliances in kitchen so: - undercounter fridge (possibly…
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The dirt that came out from my radiator!
Hi, as I wrote other times in the past my radiator at the second floor got hot only at the top, while the bottom remained cold. Today I've finally cleaned it in the shower, with hot water and using a game of pipes, making water flow in both directions, up and down, for something like an hour. The stuff that came out is…
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Log burner fan - worth it’s or useless tat?
Just looking at these as we have a few cold spots in our room despite a 5kw burner. House gets upto 25 degrees when it’s been on for a while but cold spots can be frustrating! thanks for your opinions, always grateful for your thoughts
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Apeer Doors - has anyone used them?
Hello :) My pvc front door is on the blink so it's finally time to splash out on one of the lovely coloured composite doors I've long admired on my neighbours' homes! I've been doing some research over the past few weeks and it seems Apeer doors have the ideal colour choice and there is a local fitter - but I can't find…
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Seeking advice from loft/roof gurus
Hello, Before I get someone to look at my issue, I was hoping some experts forumites can advise. I have these issues in my loft and not sure where/if I can do anything before getting a handyman/expert in to check: 1) Gap in loft 2) White mould but no obvious tears in waterproof membrane 3) Sticky residue coming out of loft…
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What's this pipe in cellar?
Hi all, after viewing a Victorian two bed terrace I messaged seller about the pictured damage to the Cellar ceiling in the corner(plasterboard and battens) and the tape on an adjacent pipe. My initial thought was water had leaked from the pipe and caused the issue. Seller replied: a) Plumber had previously advised them…
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Metal v Plastic fuse-box rental
I'm sure my 1st property (now a rental) had a metallic fuse box which was changed to plastic for 'safety reasons'. My letting agent says it now needs to be a metal one (!) but when I contacted a landlord helpline, they said - no, as long as there is no damage to it. There is no damage. I'd like to get a health check done…
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Beko dishwasher problems
Our Beko dishwasher, after running without a hitch for many years, suddenly developed issues - quite a bitty story, sorry. We called out an engineer from a local (well established) business to see why it was trying to start but couldn't seem to run through the program. He re-set the program (I didn't see what he did and he…
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Liability for intercom system
I inherited my current flat after being a carer for 7 years for a parent with dementia. When mum bought the flat it had just been built its a private Sheltered Housing build and was outfitted with a careline link, intercom system connected to the fire alarm , front dooor. Now, its only been 25 years and the Service guys…
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On bin day, neighbour obstructs my front garden with their bins.
As the title suggests, I live on a street with detached houses. My neighbour always places their bins on the roadside, but right up against the boundary of my front garden on collection day. My front garden has large shrubs/trees along the front edge of it, and the only way to maintain them is from the pavement side…
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Lime mortar frustration
I need to repoint a small area of the front of my house but cannot seem to buy a small amount of lime mortar for the purpose (Victorian property), it all comes in 25kg bags, any ideas?
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Cleaning mould from bath mats
Hi folks, We have bought a few long bath mats for bath but find that they soon turn black in a bad way with mould after four or five months of use. We threw the first one out and used a liquid called HG mould spray which was quite good on second, but the mat is really bad again, any point in try to machine wash it with…
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