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Extension wall cavity is wet under window (Ed.)
Extension wall cavity is wet under window (Ed.) Extension wall cavity is wet under window (Ed.) Hi, new here but hoping someone can help. Opened up the cavity on one side of our conservatory door to inspect some bad damp that we had there. Pulled out all the old fibreglass insulation which was...
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Box in Electric supply
Box in Electric supply Box in Electric supply Hi all. The electricity supply for the house runs under the concrete garage floor, then up the wall to the board. I am trying to finish/board the wall, but this cable is around 50mm from the wall (mostly less than that but it then comes away from...
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Piv blowing out 70% humidity
Piv blowing out 70% humidity Piv blowing out 70% humidity Hi all. I’ve recently had a piv unit installed and it’s blowing out 70% humidity. Our house sits at about 65% so had this unit was installed as I was advised it would help with our mould and condensation issues. It seems to be having no...
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Looks like people were spot on
Looks like people were spot on Looks like people were spot on Remember when this happened and the bleeding hearts in here had a go at people for suggesting he could be a terrorist Axel Rudakubana: Southport murders accused facing terror charge Axel Rudakubana is accused of producing the...
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Rusted screw removal tool??
Rusted screw removal tool?? Hi guys any advice on removing rusted screws on toilet pans?? Had 3 today and ended up braking one pan. No wiggle room at all. Continue reading...
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An Boiler be left on with water tuned off?
An Boiler be left on with water tuned off? I have a Worcester Greenstar boiler and would prefer to turn off the water supply to the house during 2-week absence. Is it safe to do this? Advice appreciated. Continue reading...
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Texture metal lined pipe?
Texture metal lined pipe? Hi guys Any of you use the above pipe at all? If so, do you use only tectite fittings or any other manufacturers? Continue reading...
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Concealed cistern o/flowing any tips what make is it. Pics encl
Concealed cistern o/flowing any tips what make is it. Pics encl Continue reading...
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Convert mixed earthing arrangements to TN-C-S
Convert mixed earthing arrangements to TN-C-S content} Continue reading...
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Boss your bathroom - Join the Tile High Club
Boss your bathroom - Join the Tile High Club Trade Account Victorian Plumbing 10% off for trade Unlock benefits today Create Account Have an account? Sign in Top Brands, Trade Prices Get Exclusive Access to Discounts Enjoy up to 10% discount across all products on our site including all...
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Best Practices for Tiling Over Electric Underfloor Heating
Best Practices for Tiling Over Electric Underfloor Heating Hi everyone, I am currently planning to install tiles over an electric underfloor heating system & would appreciate some advice on best practices. Specifically; I’m curious about the type of tile that is best suited for use with...
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Removing a single tile (in the top corner of wall)?
Removing a single tile (in the top corner of wall)? First time tiling, lots of mistakes, but most of them have been resolved in a timely fashion so far. However... I fitted a single tile to the top right hand corner, went away for the weekend and have now realised it's got a cut edge facing...
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Replacement windows
Replacement windows Replacement windows I live in a conservation area in a house which is a local heritage building. I recently had to have my French doors replaced as they had rotted - the frame remained in situ. Building control came round and said that the u-value of the glazing didn’t meet...
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Carpet Fitting Disaster
Carpet Fitting Disaster Carpet Fitting Disaster Hi. Need some advice please. I have had new carpets fitted today and the fitter has caused damage to the skirting boards…sort of expect that to a degree but has also caused damage to a newly installed fire. Very defensive and said it wasn’t a...
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Insulating summerhouse with celotex advice
Insulating summerhouse with celotex advice Insulating summerhouse with celotex advice I'm about to insulate a summer house or actually a treehouse as it's 6ft off the ground. It's 8ft x 10ft. Joists and studs all 3x2 inch so only got 70mm space for insulation. I'm thinking 25mm celotex all...
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Domus STF100-T Extractor Fan Overrun Timer Problem
Domus STF100-T Extractor Fan Overrun Timer Problem Domus STF100-T Extractor Fan Overrun Timer Problem I've installed a Domus STF100-T extractor fan, which I bought as a like-for-like replacement for a broken Silavent GTF100-T. The fan has an overrun timer controlled by a jumper and 4 pins...
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External wall….what to do?
External wall….what to do? External wall….what to do? Morning all, Stripped the paper off in this room and planned to skim all the walls. On this wall all the plaster was blown so it’s now back to brick. what’s the best way to fix this? It’s a 1930s house with 9 inch wall, my understanding...
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Chaining two thermostat bridges
Chaining two thermostat bridges Chaining two thermostat bridges Hi all I’m trying to do something a little different here. I have a Nest Thermostat Heat Link wired up to my boiler but I’m also investing in Tado TRVs to manage the heating by zone. The issue I have is that I prefer the...
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Thermostat reports, what do they mean, can they help?
Thermostat reports, what do they mean, can they help? Thermostat reports, what do they mean, can they help? Both Nest Gen 3 and Wiser give me reports, both the thermostat are claimed to be intelligent, I turned the options off with Nest Gen 3 some years ago after it stopped heating house, as...
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Damaged front of van
Damaged front of van Damaged front of van Hit a bollard. My mechanic has looked at it. Said if I went through insurance it would be a right off. The header tank was empty! Worrying. But haven't checked it for weeks so dunno if it's a previous issue or this prang. It was leaking after they...
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