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I am struggling to get a couple radiators to work. What could be the problem?
It mainly affects the two new radiators that were installed. One in the living room downstairs and the other in the upstairs bathroom. These were done by two different plumbers about a couple months apart during the summer. I'm using them for the first time now. I've bled all the radiators, topped up the boiler etc. I…
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ADT proposed upgrade
We have a monitored ADT hardwired alarm system that was installed when we moved into this property just over 23 years ago. A few months ago we underwent a compulsory upgrade to our phone lines from copper to broadband, which resulted in no end of hassle as Virgin had not accounted for our having the alarm and mum having a…
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Heating issue in empty house
Can anyone advise please. Empty house insurance stipulates heating on constant at 15’. The thermostat is on the hallway wall just inside the front door. The boiler is 4 years old and recently serviced. I understand it is a sealed system. The thermostat says the overall temperature is 15’ So I’m not sure if there is a…
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Cold (but new) extension - what should I do
Hi, we moved into our house earlier this year which has a single storey flat roof extension on it. The hope was it would be lovely and warm, unfortunately we're finding it's not. I took a downlight out yesterday to have a look into the ceiling void. The ceiling is polystyrene backed plasterboard, there's then a void of…
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Gas Connection compensation
Hi all, im looking for advice for compensation from SGN for a gas connection issue. The story (short version): I am getting an extension to my property and on day 1, the foundations team found my neighbours gas connection pipe in my driveway. We didn’t know it was there, and the line search showed no utility supplies in my…
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New UPVC windows & doors are draughty
We had new french doors and two windows fitted a few weeks ago. There is a draught and the room is very cold as a result. We’ve had the window company back to several times to check for any gaps and add extra sealant, also the manufacturer has checked the windows. Where do we stand if the windows continue to be draughty…
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Loft insulation advice - PIR over boards?
Hi hoping for some advice on adding insulation in our loft. There's sporadic rockwool installed between joists I would say 3-4 inches deep and then the loft is fully boarded out. Two options I'm considering: We don't really use the loft for storage so I am thinking of installing 75mm PIR sheets directly on top of the…
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IKEA PAX wardrobe door is catching frame
We inherited a well used IKEA Pax wardrobe. It's nice but one of the sliding doors doesn't close fully. On closer inspection, I noticed that the door guide at the bottom rail of the faulty door is catching along the wardrobe frame. I wondered if the rail was screwed too close but there doesn't seem much option. Any idea's…
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Help with cold lounge that loses heat quick
Hi everyone, So we moved in to our first property 6 months ago. We are looking for some advice on how to improve our lounge. So the house is a late 70s, 3 bed semi. Double glazing throughout. The lounge itself is 15x17ft , with a open staircase. There are 2 doors in and out of the room. One leads into the kitchen, which is…
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Boiler central heating return temperature?
I have balanced my central heating system in my house. All the heaters are showing a temperature at the top between 55-60c. And at the bottom they are 10-12c temperature drop. Reading online this is what is recommended. My boiler outlet temperature is currently set to 70c. I know this is higher than what is recommended and…
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Plug socket flashed and tripped switch in fuse box
Please can someone advise. We have had a portable mini heater plugged into a standard UK double wall socket (just plugs, no USB) for an hour or so and once I turned it off and switched the socket off, it flashed behind the panel and blew the fuse, turning off all electric from the entire house with it. On inspecting the…
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Confused regarding a bathroom door
Hello, Doing a new bathroom as part of integral garage conversion. Internet gives me to go with solid core doors for bathroom for better sound proof. also suggestions of wood plastic composite and laminate doors. I am looking at a budget of max 100 which is better for moisture and sound proof. Any suggestions will help…
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Blocking up part of the window. What needs to be filled in the new cavity
Hello All, Currently doing a integral garage conversion. Got this garage window blocked up to half last week. A new window will be fitted for the rest half. What needs to be filled in this cavity. This wall is the external wall of the house as this is the integral garage. (attached some pics) I see a small sheet in between…
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Dimplex storage heater burn mark
A guest left their jacket over the storage heater in my front hall. I've tried cleaning with Pink Stuff and Barkeeper's Friend. It's not budging. Dimplex says they shouldn't be painted and the only cover you can use is an ugly cage lol. Any ideas?
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Downstairs neighbour experiencing leak, not sure from where?
My downstairs neighbour came by last night and said she's got wet patches on her living room ceiling. I'll attach a picture. My living room is above hers, but the bathroom is right next to it. I've got a shower. I've engaged a plumber who will hopefully come by later today. Does it look like it might be my shower waste…
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Can 1 Hub serve 2 Hive Controllers in Same House?
Our house has 2 boilers, one serving the main house and another boiler serving the granny flat attached. The granny flat has a Hive thermostat installed already for its combi boiler and we're looking to get another one for the main house (conventional) boiler. Since we already have a hub for the current Hive, do we need…
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Duvet recommendations - non natural filling
I'd read a similar thread on here but my question is slightly different I am looking for a new superking winter duvet - probably around 13 tog - but due to allergies I do not want/cannot have one with a natural filling such as wool or feathers, so I am looking for a recommendation for a synthetic filled one. I don't really…
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Wood, tiled or carpet - what would you go for?
As the title, we currently have engineered oak in our living room (5 x 4m) but the room has a large (3 x 1.6m) window, it’s east facing and does not retain heat very well at all. The radiator is the largest I could find to fit under the window but it’s not the best. Would you stick with the wood, change to carpet, or tile…
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Rat proof container for bird food? (not a big dustbin)
Hi Does anyone have a recommendation for a container to store bird food in, that will be rat proof please? We've been keeping it in the big plastic lidded containers that we bought it in, but a couple of these have been chewed through in the last couple of days. I've seen the big metal dustbins with lids, but ideally I'd…
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Velux trickle vent
We get a bit of a breeze through the attic hatch into the hall in winter. I usually block it off with insulation board and tape during this time of year. Should the velux trickle vent be open or shut? The roof is 2-3 years old and has around 5 vents and multiple vents on the soffits.
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