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Water seeping along downpipe
Water seeping along downpipe Water seeping along downpipe I've laid down a rubber roof for a shed and water-tightened this downpipe that goes through the shed (via its roof). Here are some pictures of that in case it's relevant: I've also done two other soil pipes too. All of these were...
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Texecom Smartcom 4G - ethernet but no GSM signal
Texecom Smartcom 4G - ethernet but no GSM signal Texecom Smartcom 4G - ethernet but no GSM signal Hi, recently installed Premiere Elite 48 with Smartcom 4G, alarm works as expected, cloud is fine along with connect. The Smartcom 4G is connected with ethernet/LAN cable which works OK, but, for...
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Paintwork cracks
Paintwork cracks Paintwork cracks Hi Does anyone know what causes this in the paintwork. By way of a background, the house is 1 year post refurb. How do I fix it? Thanks by BS83 This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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old fuse box
old fuse box old fuse box the fuse box and wiring in my house is old. If i replace the consumer box does this mean all wiring has to be done also? could the electrician do just the box and not the wiring? and in general, does wiring have to be replaced after a certain time by law? by akhil...
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Drain off valve on radiator not fitting right
Drain off valve on radiator not fitting right Drain off valve on radiator not fitting right I’m just about to fit some new radiators and I’ve purchased some of these Drayton drain off valves to place in front of the lock shields. Drayton 15mm Compression x 1/2" BSP Male Taper Drain-Off Tail...
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Insulation in Stud Wall
Insulation in Stud Wall Insulation in Stud Wall Hi all, I am building a bathroom in the corner of my downstairs hallway. It has one outside wall, with a window in, one internal brick wall and 2 stud walls. Inside the 2 stud walls I have insulated (mostly for soundproofing purposes) with 100mm...
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failing to understand the rules... again.
failing to understand the rules... again. failing to understand the rules... again. Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg: Deputy PM Angela Rayner to face questions on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg The deputy prime minister will also be speaking at the Labour Party conference shortly after appearing...
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EV Charging from a 13A Socket
EV Charging from a 13A Socket EV Charging from a 13A Socket I have read previous posts under similar headings which refer to 'mythical EV sockets' but no-one seems to have seen them. So here goes on my particular issue: I have just bought a plug in hybrid car (PHEV) which has a 15.6kWh battery...
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Portable power packs or inverters
Portable power packs or inverters Portable power packs or inverters Hi guys Figured someone here may know, looking for some sort of power pack, basically I need one with a usb output for a masterbuilt BBQ, and one with a mains plug too for a rotisserie on a different BBQ Something thatll...
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Fan light fault?
Fan light fault? Fan light fault? I recently installed a new fan light in the second bedroom purchased from Amazon. It works fine, but bizarrely when I turn on the bathroom light, the fan light comes on for a fraction of a second. I’m pretty sure it’s wired up correctly as both the light and...
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Owatrol Colour Restorer
Owatrol Colour Restorer Owatrol Colour Restorer Has anyone used Owatrol Colour Restorer on faded roofline plastics and other exterior pipes and suchlike? Does it work? How long does the restored colour last? by ^woody^ This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The...
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Gledhill unvented cylinder leaking
Gledhill unvented cylinder leaking Gledhill unvented cylinder leaking Brand new gledhill unvented cylinder seems to be leaking water from bottom where the white rim is. None of the pipes are wet just the white base rim and so the wood underneath is wet. Is new and can’t be normal- I’ll call...
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Best video doorbell
Best video doorbell Best video doorbell Hello, just wondered if anyone's got a recommendation for these. Not sure if one company is better than others or maybe there are Chinese ones on Amazon that can do a job? by davidmiller This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY...
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Change 2 Gang kitchen socket to 4 gang
Change 2 Gang kitchen socket to 4 gang Change 2 Gang kitchen socket to 4 gang Hi all. In a small flat kitchen, there is a corner where all the worktop appliances sit: Air fryer Kettle Toaster Multi cooker. There is currently a 2 gang socket, directly below the consumer unit. Is it possible...
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What is this external box ?
What is this external box ? What is this external box ? Hi. I’m currently considering the purchase of a property that has this unit outside. I can’t get an answer out of the estate agent or owner. Searches online haven’t found anything either. Anyone have an idea what this might be? There’s no...
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Bath panels vs bath tiles
Bath panels vs bath tiles Bath panels vs bath tiles Hey all. As part of the seemingly endless house refurb i am having a new shower put in, i am getting on in age and due to a lot of radiotherapy and poor health find it hard getting in and out of the bath so i am replacing it with a shower...
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New RCD tripping. Some questions to help me identify source
New RCD tripping. Some questions to help me identify source New RCD tripping. Some questions to help me identify source Hi all I moved into a new house last week, the CU didn't have any RCD protection so I had it replaced today (house is about 30 yrs old). It's been ticking along fine but...
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Damp spot in new plaster. How to manage
Damp spot in new plaster. How to manage Damp spot in new plaster. How to manage Hi all. Looking for advice in how to handle a damp spot in new plaster skim. Solid brick walls This spot has not fully dried out. When it rains or is humid in the room, the patch gets bigger (second pic). There is...
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Wood stove connected to cast iron radiator
Wood stove connected to cast iron radiator Wood stove connected to cast iron radiator Hi, I would like to connect a wood stove to a cast iron radiator. Sounds like I need an open water heating setup. Does a system like this need to be connected to mains water? Most of the line drawings I'm...
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Shower fixture loose
Shower fixture loose Shower fixture loose The plastic cover does not fit tightly over the nut. How do I fix this? The nut also does not fit tight to the wall. Is this normal? by MrsSilenceDogood This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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