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Any septic tank experts out there ??
We live in the country and have a septic tank. Up till 6 months ago it was as good as gold but for 6 months now it's had constant problems. It's got an inspection chamber between the house and tanks - it's here that it overflows. The septic system itself is two tanks - flows from the house to the first, solids settle and…
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Bissell carpet cleaner
Anyone any idea what the suffix on the end of the Bissell 1698 model signifies? I have seen suffix J, K and Y. I suspect it is colour but would appreciate some clarity. Thanks
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Triton shower problems
I have a opal 11 electric shower which has stopped working,there is no light on the pull cord box attached to the ceiling,no light on the shower box also,it also keeps tripping the fuse box,not sure what kw it is but we have 12mm cable,any ideas what the problem could be?:confused:
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Washing Machine Problems
So its been around three months without a washing machine in my house and I really need a new one. My house mate said he would sort it but I cant wait any longer Im going to take matters into my own hands. What we have at the moment is a Whirlpool 5145 and the only thing wrong with it is that the timer is broken. The guy…
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Ikea.com Delivery Charge - Waived?
http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_GB/customer_service/delivery_prices_explained.html OK says there, all delivery had a charge, right? Well, on my shopping cart it had the standard £35 delivery charge on it (even after I added everything) but on my receipt, once the transaction was completed, which they emailed to me it says…
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John Lewis - No More Cashback.
John Lewis no longer participates in Cashback arrangements. _party_
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New Bathroom & Building Control?
Can anyone help please? When having a new bathroom installed, who is responsible for notifying building control? Is it the home owner or the plumber, I know some plumbers can self notify, but if they can't who is responsible?
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Which company makes appliances for John Lewis?
I remember a thread a while back where people posted about the companies who manufacture goods for other companies... can't find it now that I need it though! So does anyone know who makes John Lewis cookers? Is it Neff? Thanks ;)
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Anybody used Tools4trade.com before?
Hi Looking for a Rothenberger Superfire 2 blow torch and these guys do it with the propane gas for the cheapest I can find (£50). Anybody used them before? https://tools4trade.com/shop_productdetail.aspx?pid=119032 They have an ebay site as well and good feedback…
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Floorboards
I was going to sand down floorboards in bedroom and then varnish. At present it just carpet, i have been peeling it back and checking underneath the underlay to see what condition they are in. They seem ok, although in some places, there seems to be big gaps between the planks. enough so that you can see below. a few mm.…
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outlet wiring help?.....any electricians about
am in the middle of some home renovations and one of these means i need to move my immersion heater. got it all moved ok,problem is its moved from one cupboard to another so i need to move the wall outlet that supplies it,upon inspection of the outlet its in a metal box with metal conduit ,the outlet is wired red to live…
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RF61P Hotpoint Fridge Freezer 'leaking'
I live in a rented flat. We have a RF61P Hotpoint fridge freezer. Every few days there is an accumulation of water inside the fridge under the (removable) fruit and veg compartments. I am getting sick of mopping this up. Have tried adjusting the thermostat but makes no difference. I don't want to inform our letting agents…
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Yale Lock For Forward Opening Front Door
Hi, Can anyone tell me where I can get a yale style deadbolt lock that I can use on a forward opening front door? All the deadbolt locks I have found only work on doors that open inwards...as my front door opens outwards the mechnism is the opposite to the way the lock is set-up (does that make sense??!) Many thanks
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Cleaning satin shoes
Does anyone know what I can use to clean my white satin wedding shoes? I have a mystery stain on each shoe thats orange and about 2mm (on the side on one shoe and on the heel of the other). Someone suggested I used white spirit as the satin is white so I dont have to worry about colour loss but I dont want to ruin them.…
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Help needed with faulty dishwasher
Hi I have a Naiko NDW041 tabletop dishwasher which I think has also been sold under a few brand-names including Proline. Unfortunately it has started to overfill and leak water. So the sensor or switch that is supposed to stop the filling at a certain level isn't working. Can anyone tell me where to find this switch or…
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Help - Combi Boiler no hot water!
Hi We had a Ariston Combi boiler fitted about 6 months ago and today it has decided not to heat our water. The central heating still works ok but its as if it doesn't know that we have turned on the hot taps - any one able to help?! I called the Ariston help centre but they can't help til monday :mad: Thanks so much in…
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Conservatories
Can anyone offer advice on which is the best company when it comes to conservatories? We want to have one built but don't want any cowboys or horror stories. Would appreciate some sound advice.
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Plastic storage boxes
I need to put a load of stuff into plastic storage boxes. The 60x40x30 size seem to run about £10 in Ikea/B&Q/local shop. That works out to quite a lot. Anybody got a cheaper source? :)
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Fluorescent tube suppliers?
The tube under our cupboard has gone. B+Q, Homebase don't stock a 16mm x 600mm. Any ideas who does? Thanks
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Best way to clean hepa filter in Vax?
I must have a very dusty house because the hepa filter in my Vax seems to get clogged up so quickly! I remove surface lint and give it a good shake out each time I've finished hoovering, but it is still very dusty and I can't find an effective way to clean it. Its made from sort of concertined cardboard, so i can't run it…