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This went under the radar
This went under the radar This went under the radar Good to see that the prosecutions are continuing. Went under the radar a bit though. Politician's wife Lucy Connolly jailed for race hate post Lucy Connolly, wife of West Northamptonshire councillor Raymond Connolly, is jailed for 31...
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Guessing the weather, with solar installation.
Guessing the weather, with solar installation. Guessing the weather, with solar installation. Top with 3.2 kWh battery, bottom with 6.4 kWh battery. Clearly an improvement, unlikely to run out of off-peak or solar on most days, the 3.2 kWh gave me around 5 hours after off-peak or solar...
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Repainting badly painted brick wall
Repainting badly painted brick wall Repainting badly painted brick wall The rear part of my Victorian house is built of brick. Regrettably, some years ago someone decided to smear it with concrete slurry (0-3mm) and paint over the top. It then went pretty green with algae. Prior to selling to...
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Fibre optic telephones, and power cuts?
Fibre optic telephones, and power cuts? Fibre optic telephones, and power cuts? The old 50 volt telephone had no requirement for power from any other source. We had railway huts with a telephone, but no 230 volt power, OK today no longer used, we have a repeater and PMR radios, but we have for...
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Roman bi-fold shower door - how to remove
Roman bi-fold shower door - how to remove Roman bi-fold shower door - how to remove I have a Roman bi-fold shower door. Not sure of the model but it's certainly 12 years old. I'm trying to remove it so that I can add new spare parts such as the rollers etc. I've removed the 3 screws from the...
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night-latch link. Also, what hinge do I need? (Ed.)
night-latch link. Also, what hinge do I need? (Ed.) night-latch link. Also, what hinge do I need? (Ed.) So, when we moved into the house back in 1998, not too long after we got new windows and doors - I think.. the front door was hollow, every time it rained the water left the door due to...
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Sash wedge issue
Sash wedge issue Sash wedge issue I installed a sash wedge on the top of the casement frame for side hung window to pull the sash in (it's out by approx 4mm). It's pulled it in approx 2mm but there is still a gap. How do I bring it some more ? do I need a bigger wedge ? or maybe a sash riser ...
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Water too hot - Vaillant Ecotec System Boiler
Water too hot - Vaillant Ecotec System Boiler Water too hot - Vaillant Ecotec System Boiler We have a new Vaillant EcoTec 630 System boiler. There was some issue with the hot water control when it was fitted but I'm not sure what. So that we had hot water, the engineer switched the immersion...
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Removing old metric radiator
Removing old metric radiator Removing old metric radiator I'd like to remove an grotty old metric radiator from my bungalow, decorate behind it and then get someone in to install a new one (I have a quote and happy to pay someone qualified to do it!), but I'm just a little nervous about...
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Is cement flashing to cover soakers correct?
Is cement flashing to cover soakers correct? Is cement flashing to cover soakers correct? My slate roof has just been redone, looks like quality work by competent roofer but I am worried about the abutment flashing where my roof meets the next house's wall. He installed lead soakers at the...
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Honeywell BDR91 to Hive Combi
Honeywell BDR91 to Hive Combi Honeywell BDR91 to Hive Combi Hi I am attempting to change my Honeywell BDR91 receiver to a hive thermostat. When I have opened up the Honeywell the wiring is as below, with one of the brown live wires attached to the reset switch below. I only have 1 L terminal...
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Is this wiring safe?
Is this wiring safe? Is this wiring safe? Hi My mum had someone install an extractor fan as part of an ECO scheme From a safety and legal perspective are there any things of concern from the attached photos, and if so can someone please explain why, as this will be used as part of an...
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New wifi router has knocked my hikvision cctv off - how do i update new wifi and password to make it wok again
New wifi router has knocked my hikvision cctv off - how do i update new wifi and password to make it wok again New wifi router has knocked my hikvision cctv off - how do i update new wifi and password to make it wok again Hi all, total novice here. I had hikvision cameras fitted few years ago...
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Avoiding spoiling a thread.
Avoiding spoiling a thread. Avoiding spoiling a thread. Without wanting to let comments spoil aother thread I wonder if you could provide a link the the document which indicates the demarcation between domestic and non domestic installations, the distinction between proper and improper and...
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I see Labour have changed their mind on China's genocide now they're in power.
I see Labour have changed their mind on China's genocide now they're in power. I see Labour have changed their mind on China's genocide now they're in power. I’m surprised it’s not been mentioned by the forum genocide watch chief. Maybe JohnD doesn’t care? UK: Labour will no longer accuse...
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100 mm soil pipe
100 mm soil pipe 100 mm soil pipe Hi there I've bought a new toilet. The waste outlet is approximately 2.3 cm lower than soil pipe. I am going to put either 5.5 mm or 9 mm plywood and 3 mm vinyl on the floor which will raise the floor but it's still slightly short. As you can see from the...
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Loft Insulation Best Method + Soundproofing
Loft Insulation Best Method + Soundproofing Loft Insulation Best Method + Soundproofing Hi, I am converting my attic currently and am also soundproofing it. I have a question regarding the proper method of insulation as I'm worried I may create a mositure problem trying to both insulate and...
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Open vented system, No HW or CH, BAXI 80HE boiler shows Ignition Lockout after tried to start a few times
Open vented system, No HW or CH, BAXI 80HE boiler shows Ignition Lockout after tried to start a few times Open vented system, No HW or CH, BAXI 80HE boiler shows Ignition Lockout after tried to start a few times Hi, I have an issue with my OV system and was wondering if anyone can help. When...
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Ideas for accessible corner wall?
Ideas for accessible corner wall? Ideas for accessible corner wall? Got a weird corner where a flue pipe hides in. Need it accessible for future access but not sure what I could do that would look nice? It’s only about 30cm wide but floor to ceiling tall. Any ideas would be great! by...
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Hearth reconstruction
Hearth reconstruction Hearth reconstruction Hi. I'm rebuilding my hearth and trying to install some sort of dpc/DPM. There is a bitumen dpc running in the main wall and I have managed to rake out a little of the joint above this to allow me to insert some dpc sheet. I've attached some pics...
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