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Shower pump antivibration pipes
Shower pump antivibration pipes Shower pump antivibration pipes Read lots of posts about shower pump pipes 15mm or 22mm, not truly near full bore with restrictions. My inlet pipes to pump are 22mm, but I want to make my own pipes to ensure full bore as 22mm copper pipe with 20mm id Found...
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Shower cubicle sealant
Shower cubicle sealant Shower cubicle sealant I had a new shower cubicle installed (not very well with hindsight) a couple of years ago. I recently noticed there was mould behind the clear sealant between the shower tray and the bottom frame. This is on part of the curved area and at a point...
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Trying to understand large thermal mass for underfloor heating
Trying to understand large thermal mass for underfloor heating Trying to understand large thermal mass for underfloor heating When I had a wet underfloor heating system installed, I was told that a thick thermal concrete mass was required between the UFH pipes and the finished floor. I believe...
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Electrics under kitchen sink?
Electrics under kitchen sink? Electrics under kitchen sink? A question for the Sparky's... My elderly Dad had his kitchen installed 30 years ago and he can't remember who did the wiring. However the circuit tripped recently and all because the kitchen sink waste was leaking and water was...
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PIV system controls
PIV system controls PIV system controls I am after a PIV unit, however must seem to have controls on the main unit itself which means going into the loft to change settings. Is there any units that have a remote control or settings be changed on the landing by removing the cover plate...
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lean code
lean code lean code P0171 code keeps appearing on my Zafira. It appears when I drive over 25 mph, and the short and long-term fuel trims increase while driving. The short trim would be on 15 percent and the long trim on 0%. Sometimes the short trim returns to 0 and the long trim increases...
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Installing loft ladder effect on joist strength
Installing loft ladder effect on joist strength Installing loft ladder effect on joist strength Hi I am converting my concrete fabricated garage and am going to use 7x2 joists but I need to install a loft ladder for access but am worried about how its going to effect the joists I have...
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Powering house from your car?
Powering house from your car? Powering house from your car? That's all I know, my house I need around 6 - 10 kWh battery power so that I can run... Read more by ericmark This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Cracks mortar
Cracks mortar Cracks mortar Looking at these pics, are the mortar cracks of any concern? by MarkiUK This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Had a dishwasher leak, should i remove chipboard?
Had a dishwasher leak, should i remove chipboard? Had a dishwasher leak, should i remove chipboard? It's a small patch in what is a not very load bearing area, one foot of the fridge sits on it. It could have been leaking for years, but there's no hole, I can just about push my thumb into it...
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Help needed to operate central heating
Help needed to operate central heating Help needed to operate central heating I have recently moved into a new house and I think the central heating wiring may have been done incorrectly . I did like to have an idea of the issue before, I engage with an electrician or engineer . The issues...
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Washing machine - sink - 32 /40mm
Washing machine - sink - 32 /40mm Washing machine - sink - 32 /40mm I’m moving my kitchen sink and washing machine into my garage and routing the plumbing into the downstairs toilet. The downstairs toilet is due to be upgraded in several months time with the rest of the kitchen. I’m getting...
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Why might wiring to a socket suddenly die?
Why might wiring to a socket suddenly die? Why might wiring to a socket suddenly die? Had a new kitchen in 2015 with electrics chased into the wall on a ring. A fused 13amp spur (wall switch) turned power on and off to a double socket used by the washing machine and tumble dryer (they were...
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Chimney Cowl
Chimney Cowl Chimney Cowl Hi, I have a Valor Visage Gas fire and looking to replace the chimney cowl due it being corroded and rain coming down the chimney washing the soot down. I'm confused about the UFO cowl if it can be used with Gas, i've been told it can't be used by one supplier but...
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Shed more than 2mtr away from neighbours
Shed more than 2mtr away from neighbours Shed more than 2mtr away from neighbours Hi, newbie here, there has been a lot of talk about the height of a garden building close to the neighbour. I see that the max height cannot be higher than 2.5mtrs if within 2mtrs of boundary, so I want to build...
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Musty Smelling House
Musty Smelling House Musty Smelling House Hi all, I have noticed that there is a musty smell within my property when I leave for a period of time, and come back in. I've taken out old carpets and replaced them with tiling and laminate flooring. Prior to laying laminate flooring, I've painted...
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Worcester greenstar danesmoor 12/18 oil boiler
Worcester greenstar danesmoor 12/18 oil boiler Worcester greenstar danesmoor 12/18 oil boiler I have a worcester greenstar danesmoor 12/18 oil boiler. The boiler worked fine last winter but when I tried to turn it on , it will not ignite. The fan comes on and I hear a clicking sound. When the...
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Closed valley roof
Closed valley roof Closed valley roof I’m currently having our roof replaced, it’s a pitched roof for mid terrace house with apex. Our apex valley has been changed to a closed cut style which I had never heard of (photos attached) so I am apprehensive about its efficiency, durability and cost...
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Tory leadership selection - the weakest links
Tory leadership selection - the weakest links Tory leadership selection - the weakest links Who's going to be elected leader? I think it's MP votes until the final two who get chosen by the swivel eyes loons aka the Tory party members. by IT Minion This has been automatically posted in the...
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What type of drain pipe is this?
What type of drain pipe is this? What type of drain pipe is this? Hi guys. Can anybody identify what type of drain pipe this is please (pic attached). It is the pipe from the hopper where the gutter down pipe goes. I was expecting to find a clay pipe, but the silver bit on top of the socket...
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