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Central Heating issue
Hi all, I’ve
got an old school open vented boiler with cylinder in first floor and 2 tanks
in the loft type system. Shortly
after the boiler fires it gets noisy and there’s a lot banging from the pipes
directly above the boiler and around the pump, after 30 seconds to a minute boiler goes into standby (light
turns flashing…
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New composite door draughty
Just had a new Homeframe composite door fitted by a local builder who a few people recommended. I thought the door would be a perfect fit as it's built for the surround but there's a draught at the top and side. I haven't told the builder yet as he's away for a few days. I still have to pay for it fortunately. Obviously…
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Extra long rotary airer cover....
I was not sure which forum this is best in, so here goes... I have installed a rotary airer in my garden, leaving the metal ground spike set in Postcrete. The ground spike stands several inches proud of the gravel, so that gravel will not fall in the spike. Of course, I dug a hole, knocked the spike in the earth, then…
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Neighbour's driveway - gas metres
I live in an upstairs flat in a Victorian conversion and the front garden outside is owned by the downstairs neighbour (although we are both leaseholders).…
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Help with suggestions
My neighbour built a new fence, he has since died.. With all the wet weather some of the wood on the catch is rotting. It has to be accessible as it is a right of way for the 4 cottages. Both my neighbour & I have dogs they all jump up at the gate. Just wondering any suggestions looked at hardware nothing seems to fit. I…
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What are the rules on neighbour’s scaffolding?
A street of detached houses. Our neighbours are having some work done on their house, underpinning the far corner away from us caused by tree roots from the house the other side of them, that those neighbours (our next door but ones) have apparently refused to remove. Today they have had scaffolding put up all around their…
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Triton electric shower cuts off mid shower
Hi, my Triton Enrich is 3yrs old. Its been working perfectly but now cuts out after a few mins, then comes back on again after a few seconds. The length of time it runs for is random, guessing abt 4 - 6 mins. I rarely get through a whole shower. After its come back on it runs another couple of minutes then cuts off again.…
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Converting 2 properties into 1 (it was originally one building/home)
Hi We are considering buying a property in Somerset which was one cottage/unit, but around 1968, converted into 2. Its being sold on one title deed. We would like to buy it, converting it back to to one property. We're not cash buyers and do not wish to use a bridging loan. Mortgage company and brokers are saying a valuer…
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Disposing of old wooden conservatory
Hello I have just been informed that I cannot use a skip to dispose of my wooden conservatory, any advice how I can dispose of it would be welcome, thanks in advance
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19 Vaillant ecoTec - powerflush or replace?
We have BG homecare and they've just replaced the power sensor as it was full of sludge - only a month after they last did this. They also replaced the pump the end of last year. Clearly the system is full of sludge, am London/SE and was last flushed 19 years ago when we had this boiler installed - since then have had an…
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Safe Patio cleaner
I am looking for a patio cleaning fluid that won't kill grass if it comes into contact with it.. Does this exist?
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End of line - Wickes kitchen panels
Approx 10 yrs ago we had a complete new kitchen designed and installed by Wickes. Recently our washing machine unknowingly developed a water leak hidden behind various panel causing damage to one of the end panels. The kitchen has gloss panel high cupboards and cupboards, draws below worktops and pantry pull out cupboards…
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Floor Plan Advice
Hi I am in the process of purchasing a detached 3-bedroom property that needs modernising. The main area on the house I would like to change is the kitchen/diner. It’s really outdated and I think the layout can be improved. I have set aside £40k for any extension/renovation work but I am unsure if it’s worth extending it…
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Problem with flomasta shower drain membrane
Hello, I wonder if I can get some advice here. I got Flomasta shower waste trap installed in my shower. It has got flat silicone membrane to stop the incoming odours, like the one attached. This membrane is keep failing every few years due to the fact that silicone deforms over time. I was keep replacing it with similar…
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How can a kitchen company build me a new kitchen when the units probably won't fit together?
This might be a stupid question but I honestly don't know the answer. So I have a crappy little council flat kitchen and I've thought about replacing all the units, getting a new surface and sink etc. So I check out the "fitted kitchens" and have a look through but when I mess around with the "design my kitchen" tool and…
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Hive stuck on Receiving and boiler not turning on
Hi, I had noticed this odd behaviour in the past, but now it's happening more frequently. This morning the heating system didn't turn on. What happens is that the temperature drops, but the hive doesn't turn on. When I press any button I see that it remains stuck on "Receiving..." For a dozen seconds after which it shows…
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Collapsed drain - guarantee for work?
We have a collapsed drain (on our private drive way), which 2 independent contractors have confirmed. Our insurance will not cover the cost of repair as it's classed as wear and tear Contractor 1 (Happy Drains) is offering to do the work for £3100 and it comes with a 5 year guarentee. Contactor 2 (A Lings Group, which is…
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Dehumidifier in loft?
I'm wondering whether it's wise to run a dehumidifier in an unheated loft space. I can think of all sorts of reasons not to - the main one being someone has to get up there to empty the reservoir which might have to be daily. I suppose the way around that would be to run a drain hose out through the eaves but then what…
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Cavity wall insulation? Worhwhile?
I had a door step visit this week from a 'Smart Energy' rep. Their product is Thermalite 'B' carbon bead cavity insulation. Any one had experience of this product and firm, also is cavity wall insulation safe long term. My property is a semi detached house , built in 1995 with internal wall thermal block and conventional…
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Self levelling floor product help please
Hi I want to put some flooring down in my porch and the floor is not level. It's concrete and a little bit of old tiling under the carpet (put down as a temporary measure and couple of years back!). There are built in cupboards. Can anyone recommend a good product, ideally available in small quantities (area is 90cm x…
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