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Cat5 what router?
Cat5 what router? Cat5 what router? Afternoon, I've run at a Cat5 unshielded cable from my house to garden room, I've put the connectors on etc but i don't know what type of router to get for the garden room. In the garden room it will run a lap top partially as an office, then at times...
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Principles Principles I've recently returned a contract hire vehicle, I looked after the van for 3 years whilst it was in my possession, two weeks ago a body shop took all of scratches out of it. I took pictures of the van just prior to the inspection. I now have a significant charge for a...
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Advice Needed: Neighbor's Extension May Disturb My Roof and Invalidate Warranty
Advice Needed: Neighbor's Extension May Disturb My Roof and Invalidate Warranty Advice Needed: Neighbor's Extension May Disturb My Roof and Invalidate Warranty My neighbor is building a rear extension in his garden, connecting to our shared wall (adjoined property) which is registered to my...
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Swap ST699 to LP522 with Y plan
Swap ST699 to LP522 with Y plan Swap ST699 to LP522 with Y plan I am looking to swap out an old ST699 Honeywell programmer for Drayton LP522. Now I am confident with most electrics but have not done a boiler programmer before. I am attaching some images of new and old for general consumption...
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Non vented issues
Non vented issues Non vented issues I have4 an issue with my non vented tank . When I run the hot water I get a very loud noise from the around the pressure reduction valve. It happens intermittently. I was told that the water pressure and the expansion tank should be balanced . I've checked...
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Heavy duty brenton bolt
Heavy duty brenton bolt Heavy duty brenton bolt Got one of these to use with my double doors: I was advised to keep the bolt and keep away from the edge of the door in case it needs planing at some point. By the time I allow for this on both sides and the gap in the middle, I think it will...
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Query re replacement lead flashing
Query re replacement lead flashing Query re replacement lead flashing Hi Looking for some advice, we had lead flashing fatigue on top of one our bedroom windows due to an undiscovered hole from when the roof was redone years ago. We've had a roofer out who's replaced the flashing but has not...
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Removing locking nuts from feet (Bosch washing machine)
Removing locking nuts from feet (Bosch washing machine) Removing locking nuts from feet (Bosch washing machine) Hi all I've moved into a new house recently, for some reason the worktops are lower than average. I need to slot it into a recess with height of around 840mm. I've found a Bosch...
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Why are 5watt LED GU10 / MR16 bulbs still only F or G energy rated?
Why are 5watt LED GU10 / MR16 bulbs still only F or G energy rated? Why are 5watt LED GU10 / MR16 bulbs still only F or G energy rated? I really dont get why LED bulbs of the GU10 or MR16 type, are only energy rated F or G and not A or B - they have the equivalent of 35 or 50 watt halogen...
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Noisy radiators when heating comes on
Noisy radiators when heating comes on Noisy radiators when heating comes on Hi there I live in a flat with a communal heating system. I've never had a problem before but now the weather has gotten colder the system has come on. It runs from 6:30am to 11:15pm. For the past few days every...
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Brickwork water Ingres
Brickwork water Ingres Brickwork water Ingres Hi, I’m in the process of buying this house and as you can see there are issues with the brickwork, concrete lintel and gutters that will need repairing. I am doing my research and read about how poor mortar joints can let in water and cause...
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Marking shower panels to take shower outlets.
Marking shower panels to take shower outlets. Marking shower panels to take shower outlets. Afternoon all Bathroom project help required, please. We currently have a fairly old bath with taps at one end, and an electric shower at the other. I plan to remove the bath and electric shower, and...
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Chimney breast anatomy & opening
Chimney breast anatomy & opening Chimney breast anatomy & opening Hi all, I'm planning to open a larger opening in this chimney breast, in order to install a direct air supplied stove, insulate & seal the flue liner, block any other draughts in to the room. (Background: retrofitting...
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Polycarbonate C Profile transparent capping strip
Polycarbonate C Profile transparent capping strip Polycarbonate C Profile transparent capping strip Anyone have any tips for fitting to roof panels, it's much too tight a fit to clip on and too much friction to slide on more than a metre [even with soap as lubricant] I am trying to fit 3m...
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Washer Dryer filling with water part way through drying
Washer Dryer filling with water part way through drying Washer Dryer filling with water part way through drying Hotpoint (RD1076JDUKN) Runs fine on all wash settings and spin / drain. When I run a dry cycle on its own, or immediately following a wash, the clothes come out still wet (well...
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Is anti-crack matting necessary under 1.2m x 0.6m porcelain tiles?
Is anti-crack matting necessary under 1.2m x 0.6m porcelain tiles? Is anti-crack matting necessary under 1.2m x 0.6m porcelain tiles? Hello, I have no one to ask so I'm hoping someone can help a me out. I have wet underfloor heating throughout my groundfloor 100sqm. Celotex underneath, then...
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ideal eco esprit 24: replacing boss therm br1 with Hive
ideal eco esprit 24: replacing boss therm br1 with Hive ideal eco esprit 24: replacing boss therm br1 with Hive Hello all, I have a Boss Therm BR1 receiver with a BRTRF wireless thermostat, and it is currently working fine with my Ideal Eco Esprit 24 boiler. Assuming the existing wiring is...
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How to repressurise Vaillant ecofit pure ?
How to repressurise Vaillant ecofit pure ? How to repressurise Vaillant ecofit pure ? So I just noticed my boiler is sitting at 0.6 to 0.7 bar and it should be closer to 1-1.2 bar. I looked at a few online videos but none seem to match my config. I thought the yellow lever would do...
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Replacing horstmann 425 coronet central heating only
Replacing horstmann 425 coronet central heating only Replacing horstmann 425 coronet central heating only What central heating programmer can be replace the 425 coronet with onto existing back plate without rewiring. Thank you by Sopre19 This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum...
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Honda umk435e pruning blade?
Honda umk435e pruning blade? Honda umk435e pruning blade? Morning folks! Just wondering if anyone has successfully attached and used a circular pruning blade to their Honda 4 stroke brush cutter? I've seen them advertised for 2 stroke cutters, but the Honda has a different shaft size. Thanks...
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