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Viessmann vitodens 200 low modulation low run time high return temp
Viessmann vitodens 200 low modulation low run time high return temp Viessmann vitodens 200 low modulation low run time high return temp Hi brand new install of a 30kw 200 combi And it isn't doing what I'd expect or hoped It's set with a 50c Max temp range rated to 23% heatloss is less than...
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Insulating Kitchen Units
Insulating Kitchen Units Insulating Kitchen Units Hi, I have noticed that there is a draught coming from behind our kitchen that is situated against an external wall. I have filled any gaps around pipes externally etc, however I think it must be coming from above. I'm thinking that the best...
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Heated Towel Rail wired from an adjacent room
Heated Towel Rail wired from an adjacent room Heated Towel Rail wired from an adjacent room I'm wondering whether I can legally (without notification) connect up a heated towel rail that is in a bathroom by siting the spur in an adjacent room. Could I take the flex from the towel rail thro'...
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Knightsbridge Garbage
Knightsbridge Garbage Knightsbridge Garbage Just raising a thread to have a little rant, and maybe others can throw their hats in. Had a couple of Knightsbridge fluorescent fittings in a shed a few years ago and they all had to be binned due to the electronic control gear dying, just out of...
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Large Boiler Flue Next Door - could this cause problems?
Large Boiler Flue Next Door - could this cause problems? Large Boiler Flue Next Door - could this cause problems? I have just spotted (don't ask me how I missed it until now) that the extension next door to the house I am in the process of buying has a massive boiler flue coming out of it...
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Does anyone have recent experience of Alpha NX boilers
Does anyone have recent experience of Alpha NX boilers Does anyone have recent experience of Alpha NX boilers Hi all, Looking to replace a Worcester Bosch combi. We'd thought Worcester Bosch again, or Vaillant, but a local installer who was recommended to us, and seems sensible, has suggested...
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Retaining wall replacement
Retaining wall replacement Retaining wall replacement we have a retaining wall that is in poor condition and leaning, it is about 70 years old so not done too bad. I'm looking for advice on what to do with it, it is 0.9 metre high and 6.3 metres long and holding back the upper level of...
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Thermostat wiring
Thermostat wiring Thermostat wiring Hello Can anyone help me understand how to change my RMT230 thermostat to a digital one I have bought? (Moes 009 series Gov thermostat) It’s for my combi boiler 3 wires at in my RMT one (240v) White=4 Brown =1 Black =3 Just not sure where they going the new...
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Air vent for in-line fan
Air vent for in-line fan Air vent for in-line fan Let's get the painitg out of the way first. It wasn't my finest hour but I need to clean some of those tiles. Obviously! I recently replaced my old in-line bath fan and grill (grill removed in this picture). The plasterboard was damaged and I...
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Water seeping through walls?
Water seeping through walls? Water seeping through walls? Hello... Over the past few months we have had a growing area of dark patches on our external north facing wall. The obvious thought must be water seeping through the walls and plaster. On the landing there are large patches which seem...
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MK sockets ... Rubbish?
MK sockets ... Rubbish? MK sockets ... Rubbish? I see MK are at last accepting their Essentials sockets are NFFP with a recall. by SUNRAY This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Shelf
Shelf Shelf I'm looking to build a shelf to support a heavy washing machine, its 60kg or thereabouts, and and the shelf will be 90cm wide and 90cm deep, supported on brick walls. Will 18mm plywood be sufficient, mounted on top of 2x2 battens screwed into the wall, or should I go for 20mm+...
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Wet adhesive
Wet adhesive Wet adhesive I used this tile adhesive to stick on a couple of ceramic tiles. Approximately 48 hours later, I went to drill some holes for a shower mixer and the force/vibration of the drill pulled the tile away from the wall. I noticed that most of the adhesive was still...
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Light bulbs getting "too much power"!!
Light bulbs getting "too much power"!! Light bulbs getting "too much power"!! Spotted on Reddit.......... Electrician told us that our light bulbs were blowing out because they are too “low wattage”… does this make sense? The light fixture in our bathroom died and the landlord replaced it...
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This join has started leaking again
This join has started leaking again This join has started leaking again It initially leaked around a year ago. I tightened it and it stopped leaking. It's now started again. Is it a faulty fitting or ought to be replaced with something else? Thanks in advance. by Jupiter01 This has been...
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Block Paving Gap to house - How to fill?
Block Paving Gap to house - How to fill? Block Paving Gap to house - How to fill? Hi, I just had some block paving lifted and put back as it had sunk where I drive on it near the garage. Now there is a gap which is up to 1 inch in places between the block paving and the garage base. The job is...
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Clay pipe to 50mm outlet hopper for grey water
Clay pipe to 50mm outlet hopper for grey water Clay pipe to 50mm outlet hopper for grey water Kitchen refit small commercial project- Ground floor room, we have a inspection chamber in this room ( old one ..took some opening) inside main building waste (central flow) and three swept branches...
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House Buying Saga - Am I Making a Huge Mistake?
House Buying Saga - Am I Making a Huge Mistake? House Buying Saga - Am I Making a Huge Mistake? I am buying my first house, and I'm losing sleep over it as I've got a really bad feeling that I'm paying too much for a potential money pit and something that might be difficult to resell, even in...
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Sirrus mixer shower, water still running when shut off
Sirrus mixer shower, water still running when shut off Sirrus mixer shower, water still running when shut off I turn the shower off and water still coming out the shower head. I took the front peice off and when I tighten the screw it does stop but lossens when I use shower again, so got to...
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Wago connector with 0.75mm braided cable
Wago connector with 0.75mm braided cable Wago connector with 0.75mm braided cable Hi all I am building a spider light with 7 outputs. So I need to join the switched supply to 7 lots of cable. This cable is 0.75mm braided cable. I was intending to use 2 of 773-108 24A 8-Way Push-Wire Connectors...
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