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What (Plasterboard fixings) are people using now? (Ed.)
What (Plasterboard fixings) are people using now? (Ed.) What (Plasterboard fixings) are people using now? (Ed.) Age old discussion What plasterboard fixing do People use now. For Ex: Hanging kitchen wall cabinets on plasterboard that cladded over so around 24mm thick . I used fischer duo but...
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Boiler lock out after firing
Boiler lock out after firing Boiler lock out after firing Hi all For background info, I have a Worcester Bosch Heatslave 20/25, it is at least 21 years old and over the years has had several parts replaced, also over the years it has gone through phases of constant lock outs, not firing etc...
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Tool recommendation, please :-)
Tool recommendation, please :-) Tool recommendation, please :-) Hi there, thank you for reading this. Please can anyone recommend a tool to sand some stair stringers? The area is about an inch wide and butted up to a wall (so too small to comfortably use a mouse sander). I'm just a DIYer doing...
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Bathroom extractor that closes and seals out drafts?
Bathroom extractor that closes and seals out drafts? Bathroom extractor that closes and seals out drafts? Hello, Ive moved into my retirement house about 6 months ago. I heavily insulated the loft eaves. The bathroom extractor is ceiling mounted and ducted through the eaves to a slate roof...
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Old Ideal Classic
Old Ideal Classic Old Ideal Classic We have a 30 year old Ideal Classic heat only system with cylinder in the cupboard upstairs. Need hot water on for heating. Costing us quite a lot so will be looking to change asap to be honest. It still works fairly well mind. I have a question about temp...
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Hotpoint dishwasher H error code with beeps
Hotpoint dishwasher H error code with beeps Hotpoint dishwasher H error code with beeps Hi, I have a hotpoint hio 3c22cw dishwasher that seems to go with water then beep consistently every 2 seconds or so. The panel displays a H. Anyone know what this means or where I can get a service manual...
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Can someone explain Return Temps to me?
Can someone explain Return Temps to me? Can someone explain Return Temps to me? I've always just assumed that the colder the return to the boiler the more efficient the boiler would be (i.e. greater differential so heat transfer through manifold is faster). But I've come across direct...
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Advice re chair for WFH
Advice re chair for WFH Advice re chair for WFH I work from home, have done for 4+ years. Mon-Fri sitting on my ar5e for hours a day. Sitting on a sh1tty dining room chair is finally playing havoc with my back and hips. I've started looking at decent chairs to alleviate this issue. Jeez is...
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Oil Boiler Feed Pipe Leak
Oil Boiler Feed Pipe Leak Oil Boiler Feed Pipe Leak I recently had a delivery of heating oil and noticed the smell of oil around the boiler. I checked for leaks and couldn't find any. I disconnected an electrical earth on to the pipe (10mm plastic covered copper) and found a tiny amount of oil...
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Open vented system Hot water working but heating is not - getting really annoying now!
Open vented system Hot water working but heating is not - getting really annoying now! Open vented system Hot water working but heating is not - getting really annoying now! Hi all I am i need of a bit of help. i have an oil boiler - working fine. Hot water is running, heating normally...
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Vaillant EcoFit noisy after new radiators
Vaillant EcoFit noisy after new radiators Vaillant EcoFit noisy after new radiators Hello! I had a Vaillant EcoFit Pure installed in October - its been working beautifuly since then. Until now - I recently had two new radiators installed by a builder (who wasn't great - won't be using them...
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Worcester 12/18 danesmoor oil schmelly when operating
Worcester 12/18 danesmoor oil schmelly when operating Worcester 12/18 danesmoor oil schmelly when operating Well, title self explanatory really. I checked the balanced flue sealing, the heat exch.s are clear aside a little soot. Gaskets both good. I pulled the burner (foam gasket good) and...
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Hep2o stop tap
Hep2o stop tap Hep2o stop tap Are these serviceable at all? Have one that won't turn off. Thanks. Its possibly be over turned and spinning though it's presently in. Not seen the valve yet. by Matt887 This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Arla
Arla Arla Shoppers threaten boycott over Arla's Bovaer cow food additive Bovaer is claimed to reduce the amount of methane that cows produce - a significant source of and contributor to levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. www.dailymail.co.uk Thoughts by Nwgs2 This has been...
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Advice - add PIR insulation between rafters inside kitchen and plywood over the top
Advice - add PIR insulation between rafters inside kitchen and plywood over the top Advice - add PIR insulation between rafters inside kitchen and plywood over the top Hi All, We have a kitchen which is absolutely freezing in the winter, because there is no insulation in the roof. Please see...
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What would you do here?
What would you do here? What would you do here? Hello We have a low wall out the front of the drive which people are consistently hitting. What would you do here to make things noticeable and high enough for reverse sensors? Thanks by gaz1234 This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot...
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Its just a book?
Its just a book? Its just a book? Curious as to what the labour supporting agnostic/atheists think of this? "Desecration" is very broad. I respect people's right to religion, but I do not believe criticism of their beliefs is religious hatred. worrying times... by motorbiking This has been...
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Replacing a floodlight but no cable on unit
Replacing a floodlight but no cable on unit Replacing a floodlight but no cable on unit Hi newbie here with my experiences limited to changing a broken socket! I have an existing floodlight connected to a waterproof junction box with a 50cm wire. I bought a new floodlight (Brennenstuhl...
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Converting to Combi or start again
Converting to Combi or start again Converting to Combi or start again Problems with a lot of air getting into system, (bleeding radiators every week) sludge, overflow leaks. No plumbers/engineers have been able to fix over many years. Thinking of converting to combi and redoing bathrooms at...
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Is this normal - drip marks on breather membrane in new roof
Is this normal - drip marks on breather membrane in new roof Is this normal - drip marks on breather membrane in new roof Hi all End terrace house had new roof (tiles, battens, membrane) within the last two years). It’s been rainy gently the last couple of days - no high winds or driving...
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