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Franke Omni QHT-1 Boiler not hitting 100C
Franke Omni QHT-1 Boiler not hitting 100C Franke Omni QHT-1 Boiler not hitting 100C Hi guys. I got hold of a 2nd hand Franke Omni 4 in 1 with QHT-1 boiler. Had some leaks here and there, but sorted that out. Flushed system with Kilrock Descaler, all good. Everything works. Got new Franke 08...
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What are you watching on TV right now?
What are you watching on TV right now? What are you watching on TV right now? I’m watching one of my favourite films for the umpteenth time. I remember my dad taking me to see it at the pictures. by Mottie This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Joining new slates with existing slates
Joining new slates with existing slates Joining new slates with existing slates I have a small lean to roof which I'm removing the corrugated covering from. The roof is shared with next door who have slates. My side probably also had slates as they currently underlap my corrugated cover by...
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Change one letter.
Change one letter. Change one letter. Right, let’s have a go at a new word game and see how it pans out. The rules! Four letter words only. Change only one letter at a time and all letters must stay in the same order. I’ll start it off with a few examples. Site Bite Bits Bats by...
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Boiler increasing pressure with filling loop disconnected, new boiler same problem.
Boiler increasing pressure with filling loop disconnected, new boiler same problem. Boiler increasing pressure with filling loop disconnected, new boiler same problem. In 2009 I posted this thread about my Worcester Bosch boiler, that was 9 months old and was increasing pressure with the...
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Kink in flexible hose
Kink in flexible hose Kink in flexible hose Installed a new kitchen tap and when I was tightening up the flexible hose to the mains feed I noticed I had put a kink into the hose. I did untighten it but then it started to leak but once I tightened it up again there was no leaks but the kick is...
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Squirrels!
Squirrels! Squirrels! Hey guys This last year or so i have had a lot of work done in the garden, gone are overgrown bushes and instead i have a mix of bushes, hydrangeas and roses. Everything is going fine (although my roses do not seem to realise it is autumn and are putting out fresh buds)...
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Conduit pendant light fitting
Conduit pendant light fitting Conduit pendant light fitting Hi, I am looking to put 3 pendant lights in my kitchen, these specifically - SOLKLINT brass, clear glass, pendant lamp, 22 cm - IKEA This ceiling lamp features shiny brass and grey clear glass, creating a warm, ambient light...
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Two tier DIYNOT.
Two tier DIYNOT. Two tier DIYNOT. I’m not even allowed a signature but why is JohnD not only allowed one, but allowed to break forum rules? I was never told why my signature privileges were removed. Perhaps in the interest of fairness, JohnD will now have his signature privileges removed. Do...
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12 foot field gate, how to stop it drooping?
12 foot field gate, how to stop it drooping? 12 foot field gate, how to stop it drooping? I have a 12 foot wooden field gate, it's about two years old, it seems to be a bit 'cheap and cheerful' and over the years I've had to use wood glue and long screws where some of the angled pieces are...
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Featheredge boards - fixing method
Featheredge boards - fixing method Featheredge boards - fixing method I've got 150mm boards that I am using to clad a shed. I plan to sue 40mm galvanised nails but have seen varying methods for where they should be nailed. I plan to have a 25mm overlap with the boards and wanted to check if it...
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Tape suitable for vinyl floor covering
Tape suitable for vinyl floor covering Tape suitable for vinyl floor covering Need to stick some "Polysafe" heavy duty non-slip vinyl floor covering down to a plywood base, but I need to do it in such a way that it can be removed if necessary to gain access to services under the floor below so...
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Do I need radiator under triple glazed window?
Do I need radiator under triple glazed window? Do I need radiator under triple glazed window? Hi all again, I'm planning on moving my radiator site to a side wall away from under the room window. Two reasons: 1. Wanting to build a window seat and not wanting to block the heat from the...
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Kitchen Extractor fan wrong way round?
Kitchen Extractor fan wrong way round? Kitchen Extractor fan wrong way round? The kitchen was put in last year. The extractor is very loud, it's recirculating , and I noticed that the fan on the right side sucks air in, this has a charcoal filter. The fan on the left side is blowing air out...
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VIVA Skylo Dual Flush Nightmare
VIVA Skylo Dual Flush Nightmare VIVA Skylo Dual Flush Nightmare Could you help me fix a simple but nightmarish problem? I replaced a Dual Flush toilet syphon universal valve, VIVA. Everything was good until the local water company told me I was losing water. I had a very fine trickle from the...
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Biggest halestones I’ve ever seen
Biggest halestones I’ve ever seen Biggest halestones I’ve ever seen Yesterday My wife and I took our dog to the vet, we left at 10.30 and arrived at 11.00am in East Grinstead. It absolutely hammered down and when we got to the car park the halestones started, the biggest ones were bigger than...
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any suggestions to tidy up my under counter washing machine & dryer?
any suggestions to tidy up my under counter washing machine & dryer? any suggestions to tidy up my under counter washing machine & dryer? Hi all, Does anyone have suggestions how i can tidy up my under counter washing machine & dryer install? I'm attaching a photo of my old ones, you'll see...
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Best type of spade for rocky soil
Best type of spade for rocky soil Best type of spade for rocky soil Hey We've just moved to a new house and the garden is mostly soil. Sadly it seems like the owners before us had the whole thing covered in garden stones but removed them. Sadly, the tiny stones have worked it's way into the...
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Shower booster pump
Shower booster pump Shower booster pump Hi, I live in a ground floor flat. No boiler and all electric with immersion only. I want to boost my hot water so I can use the shower on the mixer tap . Seen quite a few on the market but which to buy. Cold pressure is fine. Thanks. by Trevsim This...
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Solar Light for Shed
Solar Light for Shed Solar Light for Shed Hi, I bought a solar light for inside my shed. It has a detachable solar panel with a ~3m cable. The shed is just shiplap clad, what's the best way to run the cable for the solar panel outside? i.e. what cable glands for sealing the hole for the cable...
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