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'Fridge/Freezer thermometers
Hi all I need to buy a thermometer for my 'fridge and freezer but oh my goodness! They vary so much in how accurate they are. Does anyone have a sure fire accurate brand to recommend? Thanks <3
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Bathroom LED light out
I have a bathroom light out, LED, replaced and still not working. Anyone experienced this who can advise please?
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Under sink water filter
I used to use a water filter jug, but got fed up, of changing the cartridges, having it on the side & it started leaking too. I've had a Water2 filter under the sink for the last year or so and it's been great. It's time to change the filter, as they say to change it once a year and the water is starting to taste funny…
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Fence post material and height - need advice
Hi, We want to get fence panels installed in place of an existing 2 ft wall for front facing garden. What would be the best fence post material? 1. Concrete or Wooden posts? 2. Any low maintenance alternatives? 3. Do we need gravelboard? 4. What would be an approx cost for 7 6ftx3ft panels installed with post and concrete?…
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4 / 5 Years on - WasYour Premium Mattress Worth It?
I've seen, some of these new fangled mattresses are reaching very high prices - £1200 for the Simba Hybrid Pro for example (bet you can't get it reduced if you didn't want the £600 worth of "free" gifts). But for those that bought a £700 > mattress a few years back - was it really worth the price? What did you get and why…
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Boiler Pressure Low ; Glow- Worm 24 cxi
Hi all Really hope someone can please help. I have a Glow-worn 24cxi comb boiler which has low pressure and I can't seen to increase it. On my old boiler see Pic 1 I had 2 levers. I would turn lever 1 (A) and would hear water come in and then turn lever 2 (B) to increase the pressure. , which I would se increase in the…
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Loose Roof End Tiles
Hi, I have three queries based on the attached photos: 1. Is it normal for end tiles in a roof to be loose? 2. Does the puddle on the flat roof look concerning? 3. Should the felt be as visible under the ridge tiles? Thanks in advance
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Tiling
Do you tile a bathroom before you fit the bath or after?
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Bath tap query
I am looking to replace some bath taps but they are horizontal rather than vertical (see the photos). I am not sure what to Google in order to find taps like these Does anybody have any recommendations - they would have to be brass coloured and ideally it would be nice to have a shower attachment as well if such a thing…
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Adding timer for immersion heater: sense check?
Hi all, I have recently bought my own place and also started getting into DIY, so I'd really appreciate your help as I am a bit confused right now. Looking for some advice / sense-check on the correct way to wire controls for a Megaflo immersion setup, as I want to get a timer for the main heater. Setup: * Cylinder:…
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Shower hose filter
It's probably obvious but what's the purpose of this white part that's in the end of my mixer shower hose, is it a filter or flow restrictor? At the moment the hose isn't sealing very well and water is coming out of that end of the hose that's at the shower end and I'd like to either replace it or remove it altogether.
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Can my radiator be fixed or do I need to replace it?
I have a type 22 (1400mm x 600mm x 100mm) radiator which has suddenly started leaking. Given the location and the fact there was some rusty water on the floor, can this be repaired or am I looking at a replacement with a new one? If I do have to replace it, would any radiator of the same size like in screwfix/toolstation…
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Identifying a fitted kitchen
I have just moved house and the kitchen is fairly recent, the extension was built in 2018, but I want to change a few things so I need some new cabinets, doors, worktop to match the existing stuff problem is I can see no names anywhere. any tips on identifying the kitchen manufacturer? I will upload a picture as soon as I…
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Radiator issue
Hi all Grateful for some advice! BiL fitted all new radiators throughout the house last year for us plus a unvented tank. One radiator has never worked. I’ve done the following so far Bled Bled with one valve open the other closed (and vice versa) Disconnected the thermostatic valve from rad, check valve works (hot water…
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Compensation for sprayfoam
Does any one know of anyone who has received compensation to have their closed cell sprayfoam removed from their loft? I have had a load of companies calling me who claim to be able to claim back money from both the installation and the removal of the foam. (The company who installed it are no longer in business). But no…
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Anyone seen an SPC flooring tile in a warm shade?
Pretty much decided SPC is the way to go for the kitchen floor. I have an ok sample in 'concrete', but it isn't really what I want, which is a warm, bronzie, coppery, Indian-slate colour. All the SPC 'tile' finishes seem to be greyish or charcoal, nothing 'warm'.Anyone seen anything like this, please? Ta.
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Anyone know the practical issues with a type AC outdoor socket?
I fitted one to power an electronic charger for a Phev. The socket is this fellow: https://www.bgelectrical.uk/uk/wiring-devices/weatherproof-decorative/13a-rcd-socket/WPL22RCD-01 but seemingly type AC models like this have been banned in certain countries as some electronic devices, emitting DC waveforms, can 'blind' it…
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Council asbestos survey
Hi all. I’m a lease holder and my local council (Ealing) has now charged me twice over £300 for asbestos survey but have never taken a sample and have only viewed my property from the outside. I can’t see how this can be done, if it’s legitimate and why it’s so expensive! If they’re doing this to every property on my…
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Is this turn on or off?
After boiler repairs, it seems to be sweating. Just wondering whether he has been left open position? Thanks
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Expansion vessel
Expansion vessel cost replacement on Valiant boiler protec24. What is a reasonable price I should expect to pay? Thanks
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