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Drill Bits – Square Taper Shank?
Hi all, Sadly, a relative of mine has recently passed away. I’ve been handed down these beautiful, old auger bits. A lot of them are old Marples Ridgeway bits. They’ve got square tapered shanks, instead of the newer hexagonal shanks. Is there an adaptor I can buy that would allow me to use these in a modern drill with a…
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Latest Daft Question- Can I buy any Thumbturn lock for bathroom door?
Hi all. Displaying ignorance once again. I need a thumbturn lock on my bathroom (pocket) door (and my bedroom door- soon-to-be Foster parent, Social Services requirements!). There isn't a lock on it at present. Nor any holes where there ever was one in the door frame or door. Just a recessed circular 'handle' to open and…
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Returning Aircon unit advice
I'm returning my aircon unit for testing as it doesn't seem to be working as expected. They have said to return with all the accessories but haven't replied to my question asking if this included additional filters and the remote. I just don't want to send things off that may get lost or not returned with the item but if…
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Is it worth fixing my 7 year old washer-dryer?
It washes okay but the dryer function has stopped. Will either go on forever without drying the clothes, or do the cycle and the clothes won't be dry. Not even hot. Had D&G come round to fix it, they cleaned a shoot that was filled with fluff. It didn't fix the issue. I need a dryer or the kitchen is stacked with soggy…
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Looking for SDS Plus Drill & Bits Recommendations for Brickwork & DIY (Budget £170)
Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations on an SDS Plus drill that’s powerful enough to handle new red brick but can also be used for general DIY tasks. I’m not too fussed if it’s corded or cordless, but it must come with a case for storage. Budget is around £170, so I’m keen to hear about any specific makes/models or…
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How do I cap a Domed fence panel?
I ordered some Domed fence panels and when they arrived it was without a capping rail on the top. I have seen many Domed feather edge panels like this but I wonder if I could add on capping for extra protection. After looking in the diy stores it seems like the rails won't bend or could snap if I try to glue them on the…
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Dry Cleaning Next Curtains, Can Dye be Avoided...
Mser's I've been informed via 2 local dry cleaners of 85% very high chance that my red Curtains Dye could turn my white Lining Pink! I'm going to try Timpsons next weekk, costs are comparable 4 Ready Made Crtns 4.5ft drop approx' 80-90 pounds. I declined lates cleaner to re try Timpsons next week. p.s. Timpons via Tel any…
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Leaking blender
Hi My Kenwood BL23 blender attachments have started to leak through the blades. Have dismantled one and could try replacing the small nylon washers. Just not sure how much vertical play there should be. Also if any grease should be used. I'm unable the get the coupler off the other housing on the left. Clockwise to unscrew…
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Wireless range of Nest thermostat, will it go through 3 solid block walls?
I'm looking to get a Nest thermostat to replace the rather archaic thermostat I currently have. The boiler is in the garage and the current thermostat is in a hallway about 10m and 3 solid block walls away. It uses RF and has always had a solid connection back to the receiver in the garage. I'm not really sure what Nest…
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Neighbours Builders Latest!
We have been having problems with our neighbours and their builders for months now after they sprayed paint in our fish pond and cut down our trees, I have asked about this on some previous threads. The other day our CCTV caught their builders bringing their lunch into our back yard along with a couple of chairs and…
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Valiant boiler loosing pressure, 4 engineers later and no fix
Hello! I'm looking for some advice about my boiler that keeps losing pressure. Quick timeline: * Bought the place in Feb and had British Gas come out to do a boiler inspection (£100 later) and they said it was all good, have a certificate and all * In May no hot water – it had lost pressure, which was no big deal. First…
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Cointra electric radiators
I've inherited these in my new home. I'm not new to programming timers on things, but these are INSANE. I've read the manual, watched the YouTube video and it still doesn't make sense. Any advice very welcome!
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I think electrical boiler problem?
It's that time of year I'm checking the boiler works for winter and it doesn't. Or at least the programme/thermostat doesn't work. I could really do with not getting a plumber out, so I'm hoping it's a simple settings/electrical fix that someone here can ID. Taken pictures of everything I can…
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Advice on outside drainage
I'm looking for some advice please. We have a new-ish downstairs cloakroom. The waste pipe comes out into our driveway and runs to our drains at the rear of the house. The waste pipe looks hideous. He's also covered it in concrete. The person who did it wasn't truly qualified, but I know that he had to do this because our…
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What is this outside cable?
Hi folks, In our driveway we have this fairly random cable and I've no idea what it's for. It gets in the way when moving bins in and out of the driveway as it gets caught in the wheels. I'm considering just cutting it away, but thought I'd see if anyone knows what it is? It looks as though it comes from underground on the…
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Obtaining a building regulation control certificate
Hi there, I know there's lots of posts around this, but they all seem to be slightly different to what I'm looking for. There two things: 1. This year, we had all our windows replaced in the house by a friend. He is competent and I know would follow building regs, but he's not FENSA registered. Having checked the regs…
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Wickes bathroom
I'm hoping to get my bathroom refitted this year and have had a quote from Wickes which was lower than I was expecting. Has anyone here had their bathroom done by Wickes? What was your experience? I'm getting some quotes from local tradesmen to compare as well.
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Help? Can a dyson hair straightener from US work in UK? Dyson saying not due to voltage difference?
Can a Dyson hair straightener (corrale cordless) from US work in UK? Bought them from a charity shop and didn't realise they had a 2 pin plug but came with a UK adaptor! I contacted Dyson and they said you can use it however, it's not recommended using another country made dyson in another country due to voltage difference…
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Condenser dryer not drying?
I’ve got a White Knight B96G8W condenser dryer. The drum heats up but just blows cold air out. When the cycle has finished the clothes are nice and hot, but sopping still. Been working fine for several years - we have it set to expel water into the drain rather than collect in the condenser reservoir. Any suggestions…
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Shower hot water connection leak from loft!!
Nearing another weekend and blessed with another DIY issue.! This time I noticed unusual leak from loft near shower head and after inspection noticed plastic connector leaked because shower body was moving down a bit put pressure on pipe to loose. luckly it didn't completely disconnect and ended up in a flood! Now trying…
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