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Siemens RCR10 to Hive Active Heating wiring Siemens RCR10 to Hive Active Heating wiring Hi all, I've purchased a Hive active heating, with hub and need to just get someone to double check my research into the wiring. I have a Siemens remote thermostat (RCR10/433-GB) which is on its last legs...
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Isulation Around Cables in Joists Isulation Around Cables in Joists All, I have a bathroom above an unheated integral garage and I plan to insulate the floor (about 2.5M x 1.5M) The primary issue is all of the house electrics are bunched together in the middle of the joists (the house was...
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Replacement Shower Door Seal Replacement Shower Door Seal Hi. I want to replace a manky shower door seal. Photos attached. I haven't been able to find the exact same one online. If anyone can please send me a link. If not then please recommend a good universal fitting one. Thanks in advance...
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Socket inside disused chimney breast Socket inside disused chimney breast We currently have a disused chimney breast (capped and sealed), and would like to a have a socket fitted inside it to power either some light features, and maybe at some point a TV above the fireplace or an electric wood...
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Width of slate tiles for door canopy/porch Width of slate tiles for door canopy/porch I bought a small wooden door canopy/porch like this one and I want to put slate tiles on it. Apex Pine Door Canopy - 1190 x 1560mm | Wickes.co.uk Apex Pine Door Canopy - 1190 x 1560mm www.wickes.co.uk...
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How to get the sticky label off a chopping board? How to get the sticky label off a chopping board? I scraped it off with a plastic scraper and damp kitchen roll but can't get the stickiness off. If i use white spirit, will that make the board unusable for food afterwards? by Keitai This has...
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Drayton LP722 Drayton LP722 I have a Drayton LP722 which I programmed and switched on 2 days ago but it will not turn the heating off. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have turned it to "OFF" mode but the radiators do not turn off. by Liz Y This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot...
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Kitchen cabinet hinge - can't find replacement Kitchen cabinet hinge - can't find replacement Hi I have a kitchen cabinet door that won't straighten. Investigation shows a wobbly hinge. They are pretty old but I assumed someone would sell them but can't find them anywhere! They are Blum marked...
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Adding radiators to combi Adding radiators to combi Hi all Just brought a house with a comi boiler The boiler is situated in the utility room The utility room and downstairs toilet do not have radiators The last radiator on the run is in the kitchen and theres no way of extending the run...
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Hole size for 150mm PVC pipe? Hole size for 150mm PVC pipe? I need to put a 150mm rigid PVC pipe through a brick wall for a kitchen extractor. I have the opportunity to borrow a diamond core drill but I need to get the correct bit size. Do I need a 150mm bit? Or should it be slightly bigger...
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I thrifted a cool lamp but not sure what sort of shade would look good. Ideas? I thrifted a cool lamp but not sure what sort of shade would look good. Ideas? Sorry if this is not the right place to ask. by KelMcl This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY...
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VR65/VR66 for HW flow temp control VR65/VR66 for HW flow temp control I'm finally getting around to tackling the problem of pairing a non-Vaillant unvented cylinder with a 438 boiler. The goal is to be able to reduce the flow temperature during the summer, but have the cylinder heated at MAX...
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Worcester Bosch Greenstar 35CDI not pumping Worcester Bosch Greenstar 35CDI not pumping So we've had this boiler for around 12 years and recently it developed a leak from the internal filling loop, the sort that you had to insert a plastic key into. Anyway, had look on the net and brought a...
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Sliding door detaching from wall! Rented flat help!! Sliding door detaching from wall! Rented flat help!! The flat I'm currently renting has a sliding door and I've noticed it's detaching from the wall (I think). What can I fill these gaps and cracks with to ensure the door stops detaching and...
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Build-it Postfix vs Blue Circle Postcrete for Fence Posts Build-it Postfix vs Blue Circle Postcrete for Fence Posts As per the title a friend casually mentioned not to use anything other than Blue Circle postcrete for fence posts. I was about to place a bulk order for my fence which would...
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Trump Tourbillion watch Trump Tourbillion watch Would you buy a Rolex, Omega or whatever or $100,000 Chinese made trump watch? by DP This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Sand Cement Render Internal Sand Cement Render Internal Hi, just a quick question. I have bare block walls that i am going to float and set. No doorframes or other to work off like i normally have so going to do box screed in sections. What is the thickness supposed to be for each coat...
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Tory Leadership Race Tory Leadership Race Just thinking, given the current furore... If Kemi Badenoch is elected Tory leader. will every Labour MP have to declare it as a high value gift? CG by charliegolf This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Recommended temperature difference between boiler shutting down and re starting? Recommended temperature difference between boiler shutting down and re starting? Hi. When my boiler reaches the set temperature and shuts down how many degrees would you expect the temperature to fall before it...
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Replace analogue Siemens RAA21 thermostat with Moes Smart Thermostat BHT002 - help appreciated! Replace analogue Siemens RAA21 thermostat with Moes Smart Thermostat BHT002 - help appreciated! Hello all, Hope you are having a good day. I'm looking to replace the analogue Siemens RAA21...
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