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What can cause a fridge freezer to fail a pat test?
What can cause a fridge freezer to fail a pat test? What can cause a fridge freezer to fail a pat test? If a fridge freezer gives an indication reading of 0.00 Mohm what is the most likely cause? by Gary111 This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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SHELL LOFT CONVERSION STEPS
SHELL LOFT CONVERSION STEPS SHELL LOFT CONVERSION STEPS Hi, I have just had a shell loft conversion done and I need some assistance in understanding the steps needed to complete the loft conversion to a finished state. I am a competent DIYer - would some one be able to help me to understand...
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Hot water
Hot water Hot water Hi all I'm new to this site and after some advice. Came home to a leak from cold water tank in the loft. Was leaking from the hole at the top for the overflow pipe. I have fitted a new float which has lowered the level by an inch which has solved the leak. I've also...
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which ceiling wires go to my new light fixture?
which ceiling wires go to my new light fixture? which ceiling wires go to my new light fixture? Hello, I'm replacing an existing ceiling rose and replacing it with a new light fixture. when i unscrewed the rose I discovered it has 8 wires coming from the ceiling (pictured) - 3 brown, 3 blue...
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2nd circulator pump with flow switch
2nd circulator pump with flow switch 2nd circulator pump with flow switch Could anyone offer advice I have a Y plan vented system, in a chalet bungalow. After an extension the current pipe run is long / pump struggles to get how water downstairs, however upstairs (due to shorter, easier pipe...
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Frame for wooden garage doors on a prefab garage
Frame for wooden garage doors on a prefab garage Frame for wooden garage doors on a prefab garage I’m struggling to come up with a plan for a strong wooden frame for my prefab garage. What’s the best way to approach this? My idea was to use the existing fixing holes for the old up and over...
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Replacing plastic 2 way switch with a metal switch
Replacing plastic 2 way switch with a metal switch Replacing plastic 2 way switch with a metal switch Hi I would like to replace a plastic 2 gang, 2 way switch in my kitchen/diner with a metal one. The photo shows the back of the switch. The existing switch has the words "COM" at the top...
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Large kitchen/diner ceiling emulsion flashing
Large kitchen/diner ceiling emulsion flashing Large kitchen/diner ceiling emulsion flashing Hi there, DIYer always have issues with emulsion being patchy/flashing and have just completed 2 X coats of crown extra Matt emulsion on a large ceiling. Felt like the roller I was using was hard work...
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Air tightness blower door to detect draught
Air tightness blower door to detect draught Air tightness blower door to detect draught I don’t need a test for building regs but to prove the extent of the cold air draught entering my home and to pinpoint the location of the draughts. What kind of certification would a blower test operative...
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Historic Subsidence house purchase help
Historic Subsidence house purchase help Historic Subsidence house purchase help Good evening Need some help from some experienced members here, please I’m looking to purchase a house that have had two historic of silence claims 10 years ago and One 3 years ago Both claims involved a...
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Best Cat 6 Cable and how to split
Best Cat 6 Cable and how to split Best Cat 6 Cable and how to split Hi everyone, getting house rewire done early next year, electrician says if I get the cat 6 cable he will run it upto loft. I am wanting cctv system at some point so wanting cable ran from router area in living room into the...
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Issues repressurising Worcester Bosch 25i
Issues repressurising Worcester Bosch 25i Issues repressurising Worcester Bosch 25i Noticed my Greenstar 25i was looking a little underpressurised, so went through the same process as usual. Put the key in, trun it to unlock, twist the refill nut. All good, system started to refill. Got to...
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Wooden floor warping
Wooden floor warping Wooden floor warping Well, I'm gutted because we only has this 100% hardwood Woodpecker floor laid in the kitchen (stated on the box for kitchens and living rooms) by our fitter in early Summer and already it has warped twice!. There is always a little movement here and...
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Tumble drier tripping RCD
Tumble drier tripping RCD Tumble drier tripping RCD I am looking at a potential problem with a tumble drier. It was reported to produce a loud pop during use before the electric was turned off by the RCD. Resetting the RCD returned everything to normal. I am trying to work out what had popped...
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Removing white paint marks from the black fully finished veneer doors
Removing white paint marks from the black fully finished veneer doors Removing white paint marks from the black fully finished veneer doors Hello all, Any trusted product/treatment that you could recommend to remove the water based white paint marks (cured now being 6 months old) from the...
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Megaflo Loud Vibration When Drawing Hot Water
Megaflo Loud Vibration When Drawing Hot Water Megaflo Loud Vibration When Drawing Hot Water Hi, I have an issue and it is somewhat intermittent whereby when hot water is drawn from my UV Megaflo, it makes a very loud vibration. The pipes can be seen moving slightly when this happens if you...
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Tuya smart thermostat Vaillant Turbo Tec
Tuya smart thermostat Vaillant Turbo Tec Tuya smart thermostat Vaillant Turbo Tec Hello, I've bought the thermostat in the picture and have connected the 3 wires from my old thermostat. The thermostat turned on but it won't turn on the boiler. I have boiler board photo attached. Please help...
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Hive to potterton heatmax combi he
Hive to potterton heatmax combi he Hive to potterton heatmax combi he Hi I am new to the forum, so bear with me if I don't get things quite right. I have the above boiler, that's attached to a Centaurplus C21 programmer and a Honeywell temperature gauge. I wish to take these out of the heating...
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Boiler/Megaflo pipework vibration - sounds like a helicopter
Boiler/Megaflo pipework vibration - sounds like a helicopter Boiler/Megaflo pipework vibration - sounds like a helicopter This has probably been done before but ......... Pressurized System, Vaillant Condensing Gas boiler, around 4 years old, Megaflo, system has 12 Rads 2 of which are towel...
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Typical Labour. I’m alright Jack…..
Typical Labour. I’m alright Jack….. Typical Labour. I’m alright Jack….. Rayner suggests tenants will not be able to buy new council homes Angela Rayner told the BBC restrictions would be placed on new social homes in England. www.bbc.co.uk by Mottie This has been automatically posted in...
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