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EPDM flashing on pitched roof?
EPDM flashing on pitched roof? EPDM flashing on pitched roof? Hello I'm planning to replace the concrete tiles on my pitched porch roof with clay tiles and can see the lead flashing is split in a couple of place. I was looking at the replacement cost and came across EPDM lead alternative...
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Is it possible to replace just the panel?
Is it possible to replace just the panel? Is it possible to replace just the panel? Hey all, I was hoping someone could help with this. I have just bought a new place and was hoping that I could replace just the pane of glass for now but all the methods I've found for removing the glass...
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Conduit on these fittings
Conduit on these fittings Conduit on these fittings I want to fit a 20mm round conduit on both of these to extend cables. Do I need some sort of gland? Thanks in advance. by Jupiter01 This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Re fitting a door entry handset
Re fitting a door entry handset Re fitting a door entry handset The door entry phone has been pulled off the wall and I need to rewire it to operate the main door. Unfortunately none of the wires are left in the connections for me to see which wires go where. The cable looks like a Cat5 /...
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Is my garden wall safe?
Is my garden wall safe? Is my garden wall safe? Hi We have had a structure knocked down and a partial will built on top on the existing boundary wall. It is 182cm wide and 192cm tall. It has been tied into the existing wall at one end I have received conflicting information about the wall...
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Garage wiring
Garage wiring Garage wiring Hi I want just wondering if this is legal I have a 4mm cable coming from the CU in the house to the garage protected by 20amp MBC I want to split it 2 ways, one to a single 2 gang socket and one to a fused switch then to an outdoor light. Which way should I do...
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Who uses Pagers these days anyway?
Who uses Pagers these days anyway? Who uses Pagers these days anyway? My question is, were they sold Pagers that were built to explode, or were they hacked so they explode. It’s gotta be one of the weirdest stories ever! Video of some exploding: News report: by Notch7 This has been...
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Dealing with rusting old balconies
Dealing with rusting old balconies Dealing with rusting old balconies Got a big hole where the rust pushed out, and gaps where rusting metal seems to be separating. How do I prep this? Two part filler? by Keitai This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY...
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How to properly seal ply hopper
How to properly seal ply hopper How to properly seal ply hopper I built a plywood hopper for my EDPM flat roof. I had to modify the outlet location to the side, and fixed the 68mm round pipe with Sticks Like, and then re-resined it, and sealed the bottom again for good luck (Im terrible at...
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Water running underneath shed - Need help with Blockage or Channeling
Water running underneath shed - Need help with Blockage or Channeling Water running underneath shed - Need help with Blockage or Channeling I have a problem with the drainage on my concrete base. It wasn't built with correct drainage slope. The damage inside is getting worse. I need to stop...
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Ceiling wiring - how to connect brown and blue wires
Ceiling wiring - how to connect brown and blue wires Ceiling wiring - how to connect brown and blue wires I disconnected a plastic spotlight (no earth wire or earth terminal) from the wires coming out of the ceiling without noting how the blue & brown wires were connected to the ceiling (my...
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Siemens RWB2E Two Channel Programmer
Siemens RWB2E Two Channel Programmer Siemens RWB2E Two Channel Programmer I have had this programmer for a few years. I had turned off the power (at the fuse box) to my flat for a few days. I then turned the power back on. All lights and appliances work. However when I switch the Siements...
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Trying to rescue my shed
Trying to rescue my shed Trying to rescue my shed Hi again Due to supporting bricks sinking and massive roots from neighbours silver birch my shed floor and supports are rotten. I have removed 2 fifths of the floor at the door end and two lengths at each side. It is now standing against the...
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Toilet blockage - solution or new toilet required?
Toilet blockage - solution or new toilet required? Toilet blockage - solution or new toilet required? I've got quite an old toilet, at least 20yrs+ old maybe in property before I moved in. Has worked fine until last couple of months. I may have put too much toilet paper in & that's caused the...
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Kitchen Extractor Location
Kitchen Extractor Location Kitchen Extractor Location I'm in the midst of an extension and am looking at routing for a kitchen Extractor. Our kitchen isn't actually moving location and I'm not sure our building officer cares that the existing is simply a recirculating Extractor, unless we...
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Hyundai HYMT5200X MULTI TOOL NOT ENGAGING ATTACHMENTS
Hyundai HYMT5200X MULTI TOOL NOT ENGAGING ATTACHMENTS Hyundai HYMT5200X MULTI TOOL NOT ENGAGING ATTACHMENTS Can anyone help me diagnose the issue with my hyundai multi tool. The driveshaft won't turn the strimmer or polesaw attachments and only sometimes turns the hedgetrimmer before making...
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External Wooden lintel.
External Wooden lintel. External Wooden lintel. So I am helping someone with odd jobs. They have a wooden lintel over their window. They have painted over it multiple times and filled the small cracks with regular wood filler. It's definitely still structurally sound but she wants me to pretty...
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Post the best photo you took today
Post the best photo you took today Post the best photo you took today Heres mine, a misty Keighley: by Ian H This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Pension
Pension Pension I took out a TSB pension in 1991 and another in 1996. They are now Scottish Widows pensions. Earlier this year, I took the tax-free 25% lump sum. Now I'd like to move my SIPP to another provider and add the SW pension to it. But I've been told by SW that the pension can't be...
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Makita MLS100 - extended cutting width
Makita MLS100 - extended cutting width Makita MLS100 - extended cutting width I've seen some stuff online to suggest that this can cut up to 150mm boards with some creativity. I need to chop up some 150mm featheredge boards and wondering if anyone has managed to do this and offer some advice...
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