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Dial on wireless programmable thermostat
I have got a B Gas wireless programmable thermostat that generally works well. (It's linked to a Vaillant boiler, not a BG installation). Model WPT1. However, when I went to adjust it recently before a holiday, the dial was turning but not impacting on the display, so the display was not changing in accordance with the…
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New radiators
What's your opinions on the Flomasta radiators that Screwfix sell, are they any good? I'm after a couple of standard replacements rads and they seem quite keenly priced, they do come with a free TRV valves but they're only giving their own brand away now when it used to be the Danfoss ones.
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Hippo Bag Alternatives
Are there reliable
cheaper alternatives to Hippo Bags? We are in West Sussex
and we are refurbishing a shower recess. We need a MEGABAG (L)180cm x
(W)90cm x (H)70cm or similar for disposal of the old plasterboard,
tiles, shower tray etc. A skip will cost us
about £300 so we decided to get a Hippo Bag. Last week Hippo…
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Leaking waste water pipe joint
Hi, The small waste water pipe going into the larger soil stack pipe is dripping. I removed and reinstalled and even put some PTFE tape on it but it still leaks a bit. The rubber join seems in decent condition but it just doesn’t seem to seat right, or even if I do it just pops out again after a while. Any ideas how I can…
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Tumble Dyer Recommendations
Any recommendation for a new tumble drierAnything to avoid Condenser or Heat Pump not really bothered which Only criterea it must be silver Many Thanks Steve
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Radiator Bleed Valve
I may have led a sheltered life, but I have never seen a radiator bleed valve like this. I photographed it with a millimetre measure for scale. What tool do I need to bleed this radiator, please?
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Cheapest way to create retaining wall
Hi, im levelling my garden and I’m looking for the cheapest way to create a retaining wall that’s about 15M/ 45 ft in length and about 30cms / 1 ft high. I was going to use railway sleepers but think this would come in an over £1800.. Any other ideas? I could perhaps pile the soil up so it create a small bump/ hillock of a…
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Any issues with building regulations when removing old external door to extension?
Hello, I wanted to open up the kitchen to the utility room (extension built in 2005), by removing the old external door and frame. The utility has its own back door. Is there any issues with building regs? Thanks
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Duvet protectors - to buy or not to buy
Hi, I use pillow protectors (under pillowcase) on my pillows and a mattress protector, but do people use duvet protectors? I will be replacing my ancient duvet hopefully soon so wondering if I should get a duvet protector. In theory it should prolong the lifespan of the duvet, but the price of the protector is almost the…
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Supporting wall under stairs, can it be removed?
Is the wall under the stairs a supporting wall, it has bricks in it, can it be removed. Also can the door frame be removed as well?
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CAME Gate Automation ..ticking Sound!
My gate control is making noise when the gate opens, and I haven’t serviced it in the last four years! I’m wondering if servicing the gate control is something I can do myself. If so, I’d appreciate any tips from anyone who has done this as a DIY project. I assume some grease or lubrication is needed for the moving parts,…
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Outdoor mains stopped working.
Looking for someone to point in the right direction here, which may very well be just phone an electrician. Basically I have an outdoor mains box where I can plug whatever in to it. This has recently stopped working. It has in the centre a red push button & a yellow push button - test & reset. The fuse box inside the house…
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Kitchen Howdens/Ikea
Hi. In an effort to save money my new kitchen is howdens, supply units only. I've shopped around for everything else. I'm wondering does anyone have any experience of fitting ikea fittings into howdens units? I know ikea units are different sizes (deeper) so I'd select the shallow option. E.g. would this: "IKEA…
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Condensation around the base of the boiler flue on the roof
Hi, Is it normal to have this condensation around the base of the boiler flue on the roof? There's no leakage of any kind inside. Can it be a problem? Thanks.
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Eaves insulation - advice please!
I have a chalet bungalow with 4 eaves as well as a loft. One eaves is v difficult to access but i have managed to lay 200mm of insulation inbetween the joists and another 100 over the top (9” joists). the other 3 eaves have easy access but, unlike the most difficult one, they all have tongue and groove flooring. Given the…
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Washing machine problems with fleece materials
Have a load sensing washing machine and have lots of problems washing fleece materials especially fleece duvet sets. Setting a program say for an hour generally results in the machine finishing its cycle in 2 1/2 hours and the bed clothes are still wringing wet at the end. Have tried splitting into smaller loads and even…
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Baffled by ceiling rose wiring
Hi - firstly don't worry I'm getting a sparky in, I knew my limits and this question is for my own sanity as I won't be around to ask him when he comes round. Looking to change the light fitting in my new house and the wiring can be seen below. Stupidly I didn't mark which wire was which and I've now got two brown switch…
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Sheds -- Redwood or pressure-treated. Which is best?
I'm looking to buy a large wooden garden shed. Most manufacturers seem to offer pressure-treated wood which I was going to go for, but then I came across a manufacturer that says on their website that they don't believe that pressure treated timber is better than untreated timber for sheds and no longer use pressure…
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Discovered en-suite extractor fan vents to attic
Whilst laying additional insulation I discovered the extractor fan just terminates in the attic - can I resolve this DIY by terminating it out of the gable end or should I get a pro in to vent out of the roof?
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Cutting fence panel from bottom - will wood rot
Hi, I have about 5 close board fence panels that are too high. They’re only 2 years old and were pre stained and treated when I bought them. The rear of the panel has horizontal battens to give it strength every 1.5ft(ish) up the panel. I plan to cut below the bottom batten (see red section in image), then put back into…
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