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Installing loft ladder effect on joist strength
Installing loft ladder effect on joist strength Installing loft ladder effect on joist strength Hi I am converting my concrete fabricated garage and am going to use 7x2 joists but I need to install a loft ladder for access but am worried about how its going to effect the joists I have...
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Powering house from your car?
Powering house from your car? Powering house from your car? That's all I know, my house I need around 6 - 10 kWh battery power so that I can run... Read more by ericmark This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Cracks mortar
Cracks mortar Cracks mortar Looking at these pics, are the mortar cracks of any concern? by MarkiUK This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Had a dishwasher leak, should i remove chipboard?
Had a dishwasher leak, should i remove chipboard? Had a dishwasher leak, should i remove chipboard? It's a small patch in what is a not very load bearing area, one foot of the fridge sits on it. It could have been leaking for years, but there's no hole, I can just about push my thumb into it...
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Help needed to operate central heating
Help needed to operate central heating Help needed to operate central heating I have recently moved into a new house and I think the central heating wiring may have been done incorrectly . I did like to have an idea of the issue before, I engage with an electrician or engineer . The issues...
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Washing machine - sink - 32 /40mm
Washing machine - sink - 32 /40mm Washing machine - sink - 32 /40mm I’m moving my kitchen sink and washing machine into my garage and routing the plumbing into the downstairs toilet. The downstairs toilet is due to be upgraded in several months time with the rest of the kitchen. I’m getting...
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Why might wiring to a socket suddenly die?
Why might wiring to a socket suddenly die? Why might wiring to a socket suddenly die? Had a new kitchen in 2015 with electrics chased into the wall on a ring. A fused 13amp spur (wall switch) turned power on and off to a double socket used by the washing machine and tumble dryer (they were...
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Chimney Cowl
Chimney Cowl Chimney Cowl Hi, I have a Valor Visage Gas fire and looking to replace the chimney cowl due it being corroded and rain coming down the chimney washing the soot down. I'm confused about the UFO cowl if it can be used with Gas, i've been told it can't be used by one supplier but...
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Shed more than 2mtr away from neighbours
Shed more than 2mtr away from neighbours Shed more than 2mtr away from neighbours Hi, newbie here, there has been a lot of talk about the height of a garden building close to the neighbour. I see that the max height cannot be higher than 2.5mtrs if within 2mtrs of boundary, so I want to build...
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Musty Smelling House
Musty Smelling House Musty Smelling House Hi all, I have noticed that there is a musty smell within my property when I leave for a period of time, and come back in. I've taken out old carpets and replaced them with tiling and laminate flooring. Prior to laying laminate flooring, I've painted...
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Worcester greenstar danesmoor 12/18 oil boiler
Worcester greenstar danesmoor 12/18 oil boiler Worcester greenstar danesmoor 12/18 oil boiler I have a worcester greenstar danesmoor 12/18 oil boiler. The boiler worked fine last winter but when I tried to turn it on , it will not ignite. The fan comes on and I hear a clicking sound. When the...
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Closed valley roof
Closed valley roof Closed valley roof I’m currently having our roof replaced, it’s a pitched roof for mid terrace house with apex. Our apex valley has been changed to a closed cut style which I had never heard of (photos attached) so I am apprehensive about its efficiency, durability and cost...
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Tory leadership selection - the weakest links
Tory leadership selection - the weakest links Tory leadership selection - the weakest links Who's going to be elected leader? I think it's MP votes until the final two who get chosen by the swivel eyes loons aka the Tory party members. by IT Minion This has been automatically posted in the...
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What type of drain pipe is this?
What type of drain pipe is this? What type of drain pipe is this? Hi guys. Can anybody identify what type of drain pipe this is please (pic attached). It is the pipe from the hopper where the gutter down pipe goes. I was expecting to find a clay pipe, but the silver bit on top of the socket...
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Badly Corroded Unvented Tank
Badly Corroded Unvented Tank Badly Corroded Unvented Tank Hi we have an unvented hot water tank in our loft which was in when we bought the house 3.5 years ago.I was in the loft earlier today & noticed that there has been a leak at some point from what looks like the pipe that goes into the...
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'69 Tipo rattle
'69 Tipo rattle '69 Tipo rattle I've been asked by my niece to investigate a rattle on her 1.4 Tipo. She's been back to the dealership (no older cars) twice with whom the car has warranty. Thus far, they've replaced a drop link under warranty. Are there any suspension weak points on these...
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Advice on Bathroom Fan and Lights
Advice on Bathroom Fan and Lights Advice on Bathroom Fan and Lights I would like some advice on the above please. Regarding the fan not sure whether to get something that operates on humidity or motion. What are the pros and cons of both please? Does a fan with humidistat fitted just come on...
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Drainage - can you have 2 bottle gully's next to each other?
Drainage - can you have 2 bottle gully's next to each other? Drainage - can you have 2 bottle gully's next to each other? Hi guys. I have a brick wall that seperates the back garden from the shared drive way. One side of the wall there is a hopper (see picture attached) that catches the...
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HIve, Greenstar8000
HIve, Greenstar8000 HIve, Greenstar8000 Due to very poor wifi, and subsequent problems, is it possible to remove Hive system from Greenstar 8000 boiler and connect the old room stat? by Tristar This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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New Boiler Installation - Messy Job - Almost a disaster
New Boiler Installation - Messy Job - Almost a disaster New Boiler Installation - Messy Job - Almost a disaster Hello everyone, I purchased a Worcester Greenstar 4000 30kW for £2500 inc installation, filter and wireless controller. Very efficient and professional sales and support team. The...
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