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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 It’s really outdated and I think the layout can be improved.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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FENCE ERECTED IN OPEN SPACE AREA
Hi Folks My neighbour has erected a fence at the front between our properties. My property deeds clearly state: Not substantially to alter the landscaping of the property hereby conveyed in
front of the building line nor to erect any buildings, fences, hedges or posts. Surprisingly, someone from the local council has come…
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How to replace a blue switchmaster central heating valve 2.0
Hi, I need to replace my old Switchmaster 3 port valve and blue control box and read this thread https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1377333/how-to-replace-a-blue-switchmaster-central-heating-valve?utm_source=community-search&utm_medium=organic-search&utm_term=switchmaster Can anyone advise on the wire mapping…
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Radiator not heating up
We have two radiators on either side of a wall between our lounge and kitchen. They seem to be both connected to two vertical pipes (one is hot to touch whilst the other is worryingly cold) on the lounge side. Whilst the lounge radiator (on the grey wall) is luke warm the kitchen side (on the white wall) is cold. The pipe…
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Hanging heavy mirror on plasterboard?
Hi everyone, I need some advice on how to safely hang a large, heavy mirror (1200x1200mm) on a plasterboard wall. The mirror has a metal cord attached at the back, as you can see in the pictures. I’m unsure if the metal cord alone is enough to support the weight, and I want to make sure I use the right fixings for…
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Change of garage use
My wife’s Owns a property that is like a coach house whereby we live upstairs and she has a downstairs garage. Next to that is another 2 garages that’s owned by 2 other houses that they rent off her as part of the deeds or whatever you want to call it. The house is 2 years old. As we have 2 houses we want to live in one…
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Kitchen sink drain leaking
Hello all I moved into a house recently and decided to clean the overflow hole in the sink (as pictured) as it was visibly filthy and not draining water properly. It was disgusting. anyway, I cleaned it and came to putting it all back together, just like how I took it off and when I tested it with water, it leaked. It…
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