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Hello every one. I want to replace the old ceiling rose with a new light.
Hello every one. I want to replace the old ceiling rose with a new light. Hello every one. I want to replace the old ceiling rose with a new light. Hello everyone. How to safely replace this ceiling rose with new light. the arrangement of old ceiling rose has two blacks. one connected to blue...
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Best way to block certain areas of light sensor
Best way to block certain areas of light sensor Best way to block certain areas of light sensor Hi, I know these lights are solar and now electric, but wasn't sure which other better section to post it in. They have a dome shaped sensor, which has no settings as such, I want to stop certain...
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Replacing decking and protecting the DPC
Replacing decking and protecting the DPC Replacing decking and protecting the DPC My Dad's replacing his old rotted wooden decking with composite. The photos show where he's removed the old decking and the old gravel that he's going to build on. He's currently got it bagged up and he's going...
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New light fitting
New light fitting New light fitting Hi all, I’m getting really confused with the wiring in my bedroom! I tried to replace an old light fitting with a new one yesterday. I noticed that one of the N wires was seperate from the other 2 - so I have taped it as presumed this would be something to...
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What to use to fill gap around radiator pipe?
What to use to fill gap around radiator pipe? What to use to fill gap around radiator pipe? Hi all Can anyone recommend some kind of filler to put around my radiator pipes where they go into the floor? Something ok with cooper pipes just to fill the holes? Thanks all Please see pic. by...
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Vaillant Ecotec Pro 28 always runs the central heating
Vaillant Ecotec Pro 28 always runs the central heating Vaillant Ecotec Pro 28 always runs the central heating Hi, all, I wonder if anybody can help with a problem that I have on a boiler that's about a decade old but in good condition. Basically, when I switch on the central heating, it will...
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Mira Sport 10.8kW Shower
Mira Sport 10.8kW Shower Mira Sport 10.8kW Shower Our electric shower (as above) has stopped working on full power, and will only work on "Eco" mode which looks to be just a medium power. At full power, it often won't come on hot, or if it does, go very hot. I tried replacing the thermal...
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How difficult is it to install outside front door lights?
How difficult is it to install outside front door lights? How difficult is it to install outside front door lights? We are looking to install some mains powered outdoor up/down lights on either side of our front door. How big of a job is it? And is there any advice on how to route the cabling...
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HRM Wallstar lockout
HRM Wallstar lockout HRM Wallstar lockout Hi all, Have an HRM Wallstar oil boiler which has started playing up. Think its a 12/14 or 12/15 boiler. It locked out the other day and the oil line to the boiler was full of air. Bled that and it started to increase again so following some of the...
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How to assess if a plasterborad needs to be replaced following water damage?
How to assess if a plasterborad needs to be replaced following water damage? How to assess if a plasterborad needs to be replaced following water damage? The plasterboard on my bathroom ceiling has been flooded with water from the flat above a few weeks ago. The leak upstairs has been fixed...
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Floplast 32mm waste pipe gluing?
Floplast 32mm waste pipe gluing? Floplast 32mm waste pipe gluing? I seem to have two different types of Floplast 32mm waste pipe. One is a glossy finish and I think made of ABS and can be glued with a solvent type glue. The other is a more matt finish and nothing seems to stick to it and usual...
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15mm pipes with sharp right angles through a wall
15mm pipes with sharp right angles through a wall 15mm pipes with sharp right angles through a wall Hi guys, looking for a bit of advice on how best to run 15mm pipe for new radiators with sharp right angles on both sides of a wall. I've just had the downstairs living room and hallway...
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Notable Obituaries.
Notable Obituaries. Notable Obituaries. Thought I’d start this thread to mark the passing of those that have brought us fun, laughter, entertainment, sporting, music and other memories at some point in our lives. Feel free to add to it. Today we lost: Sir Stirling Moss Sir Stirling Moss...
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Replacement mower rpm question.
Replacement mower rpm question. Replacement mower rpm question. I have had to buy another mower & photos are attached. A few little teething problems but nothing major & nearly completed. My question is I wish to bring the revs up a little. Please advise what lever I need to bend or...
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Insulating cathedral\vaulted roof
Insulating cathedral\vaulted roof Insulating cathedral\vaulted roof Inquiry about completing a newly constructed cathedral/vaulted roof. Rafters with a depth of 220mm My current plan consists of the following: - 50mm air gap (below the roof membrane) - 120mm rigid board insulation - 50mm...
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Been a bit stupid I think :-(
Been a bit stupid I think :-( Been a bit stupid I think :-( I need to drill a hole through the outside wall of the garage, about 1" diameter. Some years ago, I bought a cheap (but quite big and brutal) SDS drill from SF. I didn't need the drill, but it also had a chisel action, which I used...
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Resistance test on cores of buried cable (Ed.)
Resistance test on cores of buried cable (Ed.) Resistance test on cores of buried cable (Ed.) Okay, so here is my situation. I am pulling a 20 amp circuit from my garage, 150' to pillars at the end of my driveway. A buddy had 4 runs of 150' of 8 gauge wire he had pulled from underground...
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Aqualisa eMotion shower fault
Aqualisa eMotion shower fault Aqualisa eMotion shower fault Hi all! Has anyone heard of, or had, a fault with this model of shower where the temperature dial just seems to break away from the underlying gubbins? At approx 9 months old the dial gave in, made a plastic snapping noise and then...
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Cistern valve adjustment
Cistern valve adjustment Cistern valve adjustment I'd like to adust the water level up to get more flush. Is adjustment possible with this valve type? by DIYspanner This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Access to hidden side of roof
Access to hidden side of roof Access to hidden side of roof My house is built with multiple slate roofs and being surrounded by trees, gutters need regular cleaning. I can do most of the cleaning, however there is one box gutter that I can't reach as this face of the roof abuts a wall for...
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