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4 new radiators (pricing request) (Ed.)
4 new radiators (pricing request) (Ed.) 4 new radiators (pricing request) (Ed.) Hi Thinking of having all four Rads removed and Four new installed in the same place. I’m guessing they’re between 15 and 20 years old. I think they’re all 60 cm width not sure of the drop. Could anyone give me...
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Installed aluminium window wrong way round
Installed aluminium window wrong way round Installed aluminium window wrong way round Hello, I believe I have installed my aluminium window the wrong way round. I believe I have what was suppose to be the outside face on the inside. Is this going to be a problem with damp / rain? It’s a...
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Skimming Behind Radiator
Skimming Behind Radiator Skimming Behind Radiator Hi all I have removed a radiator as room is being skimmed. What is the protocol regarding the rad brackets? Is it ok to leave them fitted and get the plasterer to skim round them? I'm not keen to remove them as I then face the risk of refitting...
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Trouble at t' mill.
Trouble at t' mill. Trouble at t' mill. Two months in, let the backstabbing begin. Chris Mason: Why finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really matters Chris Mason explains why the story about the prime minister's chief of staff earning £170,000 a year matters. www.bbc.co.uk by Mottie...
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Replacing immersion cylinder with Condensing boiler, is it possible?
Replacing immersion cylinder with Condensing boiler, is it possible? Replacing immersion cylinder with Condensing boiler, is it possible? Hi All, I’m Fiona and new here. I’m in the process of buying a house which has an immersion cylinder for hot water and a separate boiler for gch. The...
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Do I need conduit in this case?
Do I need conduit in this case? Do I need conduit in this case? Want to add a new double socket right under the existing double socket. If I just run the cables (extending ring) directly from the existing socket, can I do this without using any conduit for the pattress box? by veedee This...
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Head gasket husqvarna 245R need or not. See photos
Head gasket husqvarna 245R need or not. See photos Head gasket husqvarna 245R need or not. See photos just rebuilding a strimmer husqvarna 245R. Removed cylinder and found load of silicone black paste guess used as gasket See photos after clean up Do I need to put paste back or it will work...
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Opinions on kitchen downlight positions
Opinions on kitchen downlight positions Opinions on kitchen downlight positions Hello, just looking for some opinions on these downlight positions... I've spent days playing around with these positions... The 2 rows of 3, they are 700 centres from the walls and then 900 centres from each...
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2x6 joist hangers image check
2x6 joist hangers image check 2x6 joist hangers image check Hi chaps does the attached look right so 2x6 cross beams attached to sides with hangers either side, would add support underneath after, also on left I think the end board should go to the outside of the posts not inside as I have on...
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Danfoss TP5001B
Danfoss TP5001B Danfoss TP5001B Hi, Do you need 3 wires to operate the TP5001B, or does just a COM and ON work? by jeggos This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Garden room subfloor, osb3 or ply
Garden room subfloor, osb3 or ply Garden room subfloor, osb3 or ply Morning all. Building my garden room and wondering what to put on top of timber joists as a subfloor. Base is floating on 12 piers, plenty of air flow. Doing mainly on my own so things taking a bit of time. For that reason and...
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Citreon DS3
Citreon DS3 Citreon DS3 My dearest Daughter has a DS3 2012 that has just failed its MOT the testing garage said they can repair but won't give her a labour quote, being that I'm paying for it I would like a ball park atleast. Preferably I would take this cert to a garage and ask, but work...
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Void behind dot and dabbed backer boards?
Void behind dot and dabbed backer boards? Void behind dot and dabbed backer boards? Will the voids behind dot and dabbed backer boards cause any problems or cosmetic issues once tiled and used in a bathroom? Will the dabs be cold bridges to the masonary wall for example? Is there any...
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Stuck Thermostatic shower valve
Stuck Thermostatic shower valve Stuck Thermostatic shower valve Hi, there is lukewarm water coming out from the shower at maximum hot settings, so I suspect the thermostatic valve needs replacing. Unfortunately valve is suck and doesn’t come out after unscrewed. Is there any way to pull it...
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Marmox dot and dab - deep bed adhesive
Marmox dot and dab - deep bed adhesive Marmox dot and dab - deep bed adhesive Evening all. I’m trying to find a deep bed cementitious adhesive for dot and dabbing Marmox boards onto uneven brick walls. The maximum I can find is about 15mm bed but I’m looking at dabs of 20+mm higher up the...
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What Scam Calls Have You Had Today?
What Scam Calls Have You Had Today? What Scam Calls Have You Had Today? I had a call this morning. It came up as "ITutorPlus" in red. My screen said "SCAM". So I picked it up and said "Ian's Pizza Parlour, what would you like to order today?" There was a slight hesitation and she started...
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Twisted gutter?
Twisted gutter? Twisted gutter? I finally agreed to do some repairs for a friend on his garage gutters as he gets very worried and has been badly ripped off by some building tradesmen. A long section on one side had fallen off and the rear had been twisted by plants growing up behind it. This...
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GRP Roof check
GRP Roof check GRP Roof check Hi all, I have the builders here at the moment and I just wanted to ask folks if this is a good finish. There are several imperfections, pin holes and the top layer looks very thin to me. Would you say this is done to a professional standard? Not sure if I’m...
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Shower leaking from wall outlet
Shower leaking from wall outlet Shower leaking from wall outlet Hi, I am really stuck with a problem on a leaking aqualisa shower. The copper pipe which goes into the wall outlet elbow hose connector as shown in photos is not making a proper seal. As a result water is coming out of everywhere...
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Confused about washing machine fit in 830mm high recess
Confused about washing machine fit in 830mm high recess Confused about washing machine fit in 830mm high recess Apologies all, as I know this sounds like a ridiculous question. I've moved into a new house and there's a recess (with double doors) in the kitchen cupboards for a washing machine...
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