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HotPoint - Fan oven not heating up HotPoint - Fan oven not heating up The fan oven setting for our HotPoint Pyrolytic oven has stopped heating and I'm trying to figure out whats gone wrong. The conventional oven setting (none fan assisted) works and heats fine whereas the fan assisted setting...
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LED STRIPLIGHTS/DRIVERS NOT WORKING LED STRIPLIGHTS/DRIVERS NOT WORKING Hi - on one side of our kitchen we have had a G4 bulb undercabinet light (see pic 5) replaced with a new transformer and LED strip ok. It's connected to a single switched spur. On the other side of the kitchen we wanted...
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Bizzare toilet problem Bizzare toilet problem The problem I would like to pick your brains over is the toilet, at some point my son will be getting a new bathroom, but this will not be until next year. So its a case of making the most of whats there. For what it costs, would have been simpler...
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What’s the correct cable for switched live extractor? What’s the correct cable for switched live extractor? I’m replacing an inline manrose extractor in my parents loft space - existing wiring is mostly ok to a junction box, but they’ve previously used 4 core T(riple)&E into the fan unit and...
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Weight loss injections for unemployed Weight loss injections for unemployed I think IQ boosters would be more effective . by foxhole This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Israeli plan to spread disease in Gaza is successful. Now Polio. Israeli plan to spread disease in Gaza is successful. Now Polio. https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/former-israel-general-says-severe-epidemics-gaza-would-help-israel-win 21 November 2023 “The...
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Clearance on garden gate Clearance on garden gate I am building a garden gate using this framing design (apologies for the poor image) and had a couple of questions please. - I am lining this with featheredge boards (like I did previously). Do I need to fit tee hinges and then cover with...
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External wall vertical crack below sill External wall vertical crack below sill Hi, I am considering purchasing a mid terrace house in Greater London. There is an apparent vertical crack running from the air vent to the window sill (but not through it). The crack has been patched up poorly...
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What rot / fungus is this? What rot / fungus is this? I just bought a house in the East Midlands and discovered what looks like fungus growing on/in the outbuilding wall. Is this dry rot, wet rot or something else? I'm thinking to put an extra freezer in here but don't want to risk treading...
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Magnetic or electric ballast? Magnetic or electric ballast? Hi, please can anyone tell me if I have a magnetic ballast or electric? Bulb I have bought only works with magnetic. Many thanks by Hannahjc88 This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Cold deck, noggin size for ventilation Cold deck, noggin size for ventilation Building a garden room, cold deck, span is just over 4.2m, used 8x2 joists. Roof will dual slope sideways, from 40mm in the centre to zero both sides,,should I be putting in 1 or 2 rows of noggins and am I right in...
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Possible extension ideas Possible extension ideas Hi everyone some of you may already know as I have been asking all sorts of questions lately but I have recently moved into this house and we are thinking of either getting rear kitchen extention including knocking through dining/living room...
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Retaining wall mortar mix Retaining wall mortar mix I am currently building a block retaining wall around 700mm high so that I can level my sloping lawn. I have set the footing and am now looking to start on the first course which will be using 7.3N 100mm concrete blocks laid flat. I need some...
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Help with bricking up doorway Help with bricking up doorway Hi, after a bit of advice with blocking up a doorway as shown in the pictures. 1) Do i need to remove the concrete sill here, i cant be certain but it looks like the concrete has been shaped to fit the door, and its about a brick...
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Restoring planes. Restoring planes. so, a couple years ago I believe, I brought 2 no.4 planes that were missing bits and I was wanting to “upgrade” other bits (the handles). I brought 5 blades, 3 were on clearance/sale, 2 were 10x the price I paid for the planes combined each minimum. I think...
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help pls- 1 radiator not working help pls- 1 radiator not working hi, Have got one radiator in a 4 bed property which is not working. It is an old style boiler and the pipes around it are not warm as well. This does not have any area to release pressure. any pointers pls . thanks by...
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Face cream Face cream The 'Brigadier' (only a corporal, if truth were known), standing in the queue at the Post Office, he gets chatting to the lady in front of him in the queue, and asks her to guess how old he is. 61 she replies, making a guess. 'No', he replies, 'I'm 77'. She says, 'but...
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Central Heating F @ E tank feed pipe gets too hot Central Heating F @ E tank feed pipe gets too hot I have an "S" plan open vent system newly flushed and new boiler, pump, etc etc replaced. Normal pipe arrangement, one zone for central heating and one for the hot water. All radiators and water...
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Bathroom - additional heating question Bathroom - additional heating question Hi, I need an additional heat source in a small bathroom. It has a decent sized towel rail heater, but this is mostly covered by towels. UFH is not an option. I just need somethign to warm it up and take the chill...
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Odyssey x backlight Odyssey x backlight Hi anyone tell me what lights should be on the above connected to an elite 24, I have the alternating leds and that appears all, no backlight, is there anyway to test/set up this? by RobTi This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY...
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