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Mike Amesbury
Mike Amesbury Mike Amesbury Looks like he was ****ed, has an argument and assaults a member of public. Videos of the incident online, although the BBC can't be sure and say that " the video appears to show him punching " At least Prescott was fighting back. by Ihavenojob This has been...
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Mains water pipe leaking and I can't turn off stock cock--help!
Mains water pipe leaking and I can't turn off stock cock--help! Mains water pipe leaking and I can't turn off stock cock--help! Water pipe under floorboards leaking. Stop cock under cover outside house but don't know how to turn off. The screw keeps turning clockwise and anticlockwise inde by...
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Pad stones
Pad stones Pad stones Hi all I’m currently undertaking some renovation work within my house which has had some pad stones specified to take the structural steelwork. The plans that have been issued show the padstones @ 1100mm x 1100mm x 1000mm overlapping with the existing strip...
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Silestone mounting question
Silestone mounting question Silestone mounting question Hi there Not really DIY I'm afraid but I wanted to ask if anyone can confirm how silestone worktops should be mounted to a kitchen unit. Are they glued? Reason I ask is I've had a worktop fitted and it seems a little loose. Fitters...
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Automaticly close door?
Automaticly close door? Automaticly close door? Hello all Is there any way to automatically close a door as our kids love to play in garden and always leave the kitchen and back door open. If either one of these doors closed automatically either kitchen door or back door it would make life so...
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Wifi switch in series with dimmer and PIR in paralllel
Wifi switch in series with dimmer and PIR in paralllel Wifi switch in series with dimmer and PIR in paralllel I'd like to be able to schedule my outdoor lights to come for a few hours each evening but at a dimmed output. I'd like the lights to be on fully if the PIR is activated, at any time...
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Why is this tee valve leaking?
Why is this tee valve leaking? Why is this tee valve leaking? Thanks in advance Amateur plumber here / hobby DIY-er. Im trying to install an instant hot water tap. The first step was to install a tee valve. My efforts can be seen in the picture. As i am installing the tap later this week i...
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Cleaning resin bonded patio/driveway
Cleaning resin bonded patio/driveway Cleaning resin bonded patio/driveway Can anyone recommend a suitable cleaning solution pre jetwash,I've tried Karchers own but its not really up to the job,thanks in advance. by a9blue This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk...
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Consumer unit quotes
Consumer unit quotes Consumer unit quotes Hi DIYnot I’m hoping you all can help. After spotting our consumer unit was outdated and had no RCD protection, (little worrying as we have an electric shower). I did some research and decided to have an EICR done to find out what state the entire...
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Old PIR reuse with Texecom Premier Elite
Old PIR reuse with Texecom Premier Elite Old PIR reuse with Texecom Premier Elite Hi, I'm looking to connect existing wired PIRs in to a new Texecom Premier Elite 48 panel. The current PIRs have resistors which can be changed with jumpers (currently set as 4k7 for Tamper and 6k8 for Alarm -...
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Geberit wc wall hung frame for back to wall toilet
Geberit wc wall hung frame for back to wall toilet Geberit wc wall hung frame for back to wall toilet Hi. I am planning to have a new ensuite installed but space is tight so, I'm planning on using a concealed cistern inside the studwall between the bedroom and ensuite. I was thinking of using...
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Pulling teeth
Pulling teeth Pulling teeth Why, when some people come on this forum seeking help - is it sometimes like pulling their teeth, trying to get enough information from them, to help solve their issue? by Harry Bloomfield This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new...
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Level surface for floating floor
Level surface for floating floor Level surface for floating floor Really regretting not doing this job ourselves but figured it’s one of those best left to ‘professionals’. Now left to us to sort out. And if you can believe it this is the second time we’ve had someone in to level this floor...
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Replace Drayton LP722 and Digistat SCR with hive
Replace Drayton LP722 and Digistat SCR with hive Replace Drayton LP722 and Digistat SCR with hive Moved house and want to migrate my old hive system to the new place, was previously hooked up to a combi boiler but in the new place we have a boiler and hot water tank. I’m confused with what...
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Cat flap in wired glass
Cat flap in wired glass Cat flap in wired glass Morning all, I live in a 3 flat house with a common entrance door. The door is glazed with obscured bobbly wired glass. I want to put a cat flap in but I'm going to retain one of the panes just in case the council come a-knocking and instead put...
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External BT phone cable plate/acnhor/hook?
External BT phone cable plate/acnhor/hook? External BT phone cable plate/acnhor/hook? I want to run an exterior grade overhead phone cable from one building to another(across my land), does anyone know what type of plate, bracket or hook to use to secure the cable to the exterior of the...
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Dtipping tap
Dtipping tap Dtipping tap Hi, I gotta Attersall Coronation 1902 tap which I like a lot but it has developed a drip. I habe changed thevwashers twice. The second time, I found the cold (rubber) washer that i had fitted had been destroyed. Do I need a specialist, more hardwearing washer for this...
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WiFi Calling
WiFi Calling WiFi Calling I'm trying to get a second SIM as a back-up because I often find myself without service on Smarty (Three). My current back-up SIM is GiffGaff (O2), and I'd like to replace it as they don't have WiFi calling. To further complicate matters, some MVNOs (mobile...
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Chemical Anchoring RSJ to Padstone
Chemical Anchoring RSJ to Padstone Chemical Anchoring RSJ to Padstone Hello, I've removed a wall between kitchen and dining room. At the external wall, SE has specified beam sitting on top of padstone with M12 chemical anchor, plus an SHS windpost with steel angle, with more bolts between...
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Removing Shower Screen
Removing Shower Screen Removing Shower Screen Hi. Just moved into a flat and I want to remove the fixed side of this shower screen and clean away the mess you can see at the bottom between the glass and trim. I presume I just remove the two silver caps and unscrew, plus remove the silicone...
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