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Boiler gurgling and cutting out when on 'hot water'
Boiler gurgling and cutting out when on 'hot water' Boiler gurgling and cutting out when on 'hot water' Glowworm Ultimate 100ff - Y system Boiler when firing for Hot Water' only, cuts out after a few minutes, works fine on 'central Heating', does same when firing for both Hot Water and...
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Damp rafter between batten and felt
Damp rafter between batten and felt Damp rafter between batten and felt Hi everyone After heavy rain I have noticed that rafter is getting slightly damp from the old missed nail. I'm not getting any leaks on the cealing or anything major. I have looked on roof and I don't see any damaged...
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Granite hearth
Granite hearth Granite hearth Hi We currently have a granite fireplace hearth that is level with the floorboards. We are going to be having some new flooring fitted over the floorboards (Karndean) which will mean the granite sits lower than the floor. Would it be possible to get a new...
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Home CCTV question
Home CCTV question Home CCTV question Hi, does anyone have any experience of these…….. https://www.screwfix.com/p/swann-enforcer-swdvk-846804mqb-eu-1tb-hddgb-8-channel-1080p-dvr-cctv-kit-4-indoor-outdoor-cameras/805pv Any advice for alternatives gratefully accepted by Bigtree This has...
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Vertical radiator coming away from the wall
Vertical radiator coming away from the wall Vertical radiator coming away from the wall Hi. We had a couple of vertical rads put in, Summer last year. One is fine. But we spotted yesterday that the other might be about to come away from the wall. We're really scared about the damage it could...
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What is this?
What is this? What is this? I found this washed up on the beach today, there were a fair few of them laying about. Can’t make out exactly what it is but to my mind, it looks like a spoon loaded with a pellet of heroin just waiting to be held over a flame! Any ideas? by Mottie This has been...
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Barmy Trump
Barmy Trump Barmy Trump "James Politi in Washington 7 HOURS AGO Donald Trump fuelled concerns about his state of mind on Saturday by delivering a vulgar ramble during a rally in Pennsylvania, in his latest diversion from the political script just weeks before election day. Trump kicked off...
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Would you break off this render? And patio on concrete.
Would you break off this render? And patio on concrete. Would you break off this render? And patio on concrete. Hi, Been doing some more work on the exterior of my house. Ive had areas of water damaged brickwork replaced, stripped horrible thick paint from large sections of wall, had a...
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Indirect water cylinder
Indirect water cylinder Indirect water cylinder Hi, I have a Viessmann vitodens 100-w (compact 13kw) boiler installed in OV configuration (2 pipe system) for CH only. It has a drayton (LP722) timer and a dial type Room Stat. My CH load is under 7 -8 kw. This year I have bought a Weather...
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DPC failed is it too high?
DPC failed is it too high? DPC failed is it too high? Hi, I have a failed DPC it was installed 10 years ago and has a guarantee of 20 years. I had the contractor out back in April who said it was leaks in the roof that had caused the damp. The house is inner terrace and has solid walls. I did...
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Is this damp?
Is this damp? Is this damp? Hi everyone, I'm just looking for a bit of advice before booking in a surveyor on a property that I'm looking to buy. I'm a first time buyer and have found a bungalow that I really want to purchase, however I'm concerned that there is an issue with damp all away...
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Moving from Economy 9 to one rate/day tariff has affected how my thermal store works
Moving from Economy 9 to one rate/day tariff has affected how my thermal store works Moving from Economy 9 to one rate/day tariff has affected how my thermal store works Yesterday I swapped my RTS meter (two rates-Economy 9) over to a Smart Meter as I want to be on a one rate tariff; my...
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What is going on with this brick wall? (Repointed?)
What is going on with this brick wall? (Repointed?) What is going on with this brick wall? (Repointed?) Why are the bricks white? Any reason besides decor/hide imperfections? Mortar looks new? Anything to be wary of here a buyer? by Bbbuyer This has been automatically posted in the...
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Apple/Microsoft Compatibility
Apple/Microsoft Compatibility Apple/Microsoft Compatibility I have an ageing iMac (Build 10,10.5 running Yosemite) which I might add is still operating OK. The problem is that Apple in their infinite wisdom No Longer support it, I cant upgrade from Yosemite and since Google Chrome updated...
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Which resists pullout better - ringshank nails or screws?
Which resists pullout better - ringshank nails or screws? Which resists pullout better - ringshank nails or screws? I am about to build a house in a wild and windy place. As we are in Scotland we will have sarking boards (probably 15mm or 18mm ply sheets) on top of the rafters and then...
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Help with Gas Cooker and Hob connection
Help with Gas Cooker and Hob connection Help with Gas Cooker and Hob connection Please see photos. I am planning on installing built-in gas hob and a separate gas oven. But I only have one rigid gas outlet in kitchen and one oven switch. Please advise what I will need to ensure and instruct...
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Cracks near a number of windows in home
Cracks near a number of windows in home Cracks near a number of windows in home Hello all. I was wondering if somebody wiser than myself would know what these kind of cracks might be due to? All seems to be around windows in the house. by thequestioningkat This has been automatically posted...
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Cholesterol and Roast potatoes
Cholesterol and Roast potatoes Cholesterol and Roast potatoes Strictly speaking some might consider cooking, not as a hobby. When it comes to health I find nutrition fascinating. So I do consider it a hobby. So my latest health drive is upping my game against cholesterol. I eat healthy...
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CH now not working again after new batteries fitted in thermostat
CH now not working again after new batteries fitted in thermostat CH now not working again after new batteries fitted in thermostat My sister last night said that her central heating wasnt working. What she means is the radiators are all cold. She looked at the timer / thermostat item on the...
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Breathable membrane installation (Scotland)
Breathable membrane installation (Scotland) Breathable membrane installation (Scotland) Hi, Got a dormer window in a bay shape that needs work done to the roof framing of it, as the flashing on the sides has failed over the years as well as the mortar that sealed between the slates at the...
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