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Stainless Steel IP68 downlights
Stainless Steel IP68 downlights Stainless Steel IP68 downlights Boy, these are like the magical Unicorn. I've had various models of Chrome plated downlights in my bathroom over the years, and all of them just end up with surface 'bubbling' within a short time. Compared to my garden decking...
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Ledger board straddling gas pipe and cable
Ledger board straddling gas pipe and cable Ledger board straddling gas pipe and cable I’m planning to construct a ceiling in the garage. I’ll be attaching a ledger plate with concrete screws or resin bolts to use joist hangers. The board has to “straddle” the gas pipe and electrical...
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BS1363 Plugs, should ferules always be used with them or is it just a nicety?
BS1363 Plugs, should ferules always be used with them or is it just a nicety? BS1363 Plugs, should ferules always be used with them or is it just a nicety? So like many people of my generation, I was taught how to wire a typic UK plug falling under the BS1363 standard when I was younger and...
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Strange noise from double check valve (1)
Strange noise from double check valve (1) Strange noise from double check valve (1) Hi all, First post here. I have just installed a new water mains to the house. As soon as it enters the house I have stop tap reducing the 25mm mdpe to 15mm copper. I have fitted a double check valve straight...
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CAT6 cable, shielded or unshielded
CAT6 cable, shielded or unshielded CAT6 cable, shielded or unshielded I am in the process of installing a Reolink CCTV system in my home. So far I have run 3 cat6 UTP cables to 3 cameras but I am stuck on my cable run for a video doorbell. This run will have to run alongside a ring main...
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Siamp Optima 49 replacement
Siamp Optima 49 replacement Siamp Optima 49 replacement Hi all, My toilet was leaking water into the pan. After some research i saw it was likely to be the flush value. I bought a new flush value what i think is the exact same model unless the water saving part is new. Ive fitted the new...
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Digital Currency
Digital Currency Digital Currency What are peoples thoughtz by The Baker This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Supporting Stairs, Replacement of suspended ventilated floor with insulation and concrete floor
Supporting Stairs, Replacement of suspended ventilated floor with insulation and concrete floor Supporting Stairs, Replacement of suspended ventilated floor with insulation and concrete floor Hi All, I'm in the middle of replacing a suspended ventilated floor with poured insulation and a...
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Quote from Boris that could apply to some on this forum.
Quote from Boris that could apply to some on this forum. Quote from Boris that could apply to some on this forum. He added that events in his political career had "fried the brains of a lot of people who opposed me and who opposed Brexit" adding: "We all need to get over it and move on." Just...
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Faded worn road markings and cats eyes.
Faded worn road markings and cats eyes. Faded worn road markings and cats eyes. Has anyone else noticed the bad state of the road lane lines centre lines and other lane markings. In many places they are almost completely worn out. Also driving tonight on an unit 4 lane dual carriage way I...
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Cowboy builder
Cowboy builder Cowboy builder We’ve been dealing with a cowboy builder and have reached an impasse. There have been various incidents of poor workmanship and all of the other hallmarks. We are not in the trade and have young kids so had to put our faith in someone who had come recommended...
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Concrete steps onto brick foundation
Concrete steps onto brick foundation Concrete steps onto brick foundation Rebuilding front steps on 1940s house. Have demolished old porch and laid sub-base (see pic). Question is what (if anything) should be put between brick foundations and the concrete? Membrane/barrier or more trouble...
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Replacing MCBS with RCBOs
Replacing MCBS with RCBOs content} Continue reading...
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A better way to deal with prisoners?
A better way to deal with prisoners? A better way to deal with prisoners? I've just watched a news article about this experiment: Inside Scotland’s pioneering women’s prison “They speak to us like human beings,” says Lucy, when I ask about staff at the Bella Community Unit in Dundee. This...
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Best way to cut this material - Sign board
Best way to cut this material - Sign board Best way to cut this material - Sign board It has a white, factory painted alloy on each face, with a solid plastic core. The alloy forms a very thin faced outer, a bit thicker than cooking foil.... Some years ago, I acquired some, to reface one of...
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Icon 30s 12V fan not moving but shutter opened
Icon 30s 12V fan not moving but shutter opened Icon 30s 12V fan not moving but shutter opened I fitted an icon 30s 12V fan to the bathroom. The old one is a model 15 with 220V connection. I didn’t realized the old one is 220V, I thought it must be a 12V fan as my house is a new built...
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Mixing Dulux and Valspar water based paints
Mixing Dulux and Valspar water based paints Mixing Dulux and Valspar water based paints Hi I've bought Valspar Trade Walls and Ceilings Tough Matt paint, tinted with Blueberry Ice from B&Q - https://www.diy.com/departments/val...prd?colour_name=Blueberry+Ice&hex_code=d6e2e8 and after painting...
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Hormann garage door frustrations
Hormann garage door frustrations Hormann garage door frustrations I ordered a Hormann garage door, the guy turned up measured up and went away. Months later some installers arrived. Umd and arrd and said it won't fit it's too tall it needs the top panel trimming. They installed it anyway, its...
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Any idea what would cause fresh paint to bubble like this?
Any idea what would cause fresh paint to bubble like this? Any idea what would cause fresh paint to bubble like this? Hi all Did 2 coats of paint on this wall last night without any real issue. Wife decided she didn't like the colour so doing a coat of a different colour (but same paint type)...
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Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a 30 year old domestic dwelling: Refused by Ealing Council
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a 30 year old domestic dwelling: Refused by Ealing Council Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a 30 year old domestic dwelling: Refused by Ealing Council Hey Guys, I hope someone here can help a poor maiden in...
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