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Sorn/mot Sorn/mot I sorned my combo van earlier in the year due to it having an ABS fault and I was too busy to sort it. I replaced the reluctor ring(the cause of the fault) this weekend and want to get it mot'd. If I book an mot can I drive the van to the mot station or do I have to have it...
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Fitting a better shower
Fitting a better shower Fitting a better shower Hi All, We are looking at renting a place and the only issue is the shower. We have a family of four and wanted to fit a better one. How much would it cost roughly to upgrade this to a thermostatic mixer shower providing the landlord agrees...
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EasyMCS or Paperclip
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Where to calibrate a MFT in Lomdon
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Choice of pipe for hot water secondary/recirculating system
Choice of pipe for hot water secondary/recirculating system What plastic based / barrier pipe can you use in a hot water secondary/recirculating system. I note Hep20 and Polypipe make it clear in their specs it must not be used. Other than copper what do you use. Continue reading...
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Dimmer lights flickering
Dimmer lights flickering Dimmer lights flickering I'm having a problem with flickering lights on my dimmer switch tried new bulbs that are definitely dimmable and the problem is still the same. Any ideas could there be a fault with the switch itself and it's transformer? by tomsim This has...
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Stud wall securing
Stud wall securing Stud wall securing What's the best way of finding the joist when securing the top plate of a stud wall to the ceiling? Thanks by tomsim This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Replacing pull cord switch with a wireless light switch
Replacing pull cord switch with a wireless light switch Replacing pull cord switch with a wireless light switch Hi, We currently have a pull cord switch in the bathroom that operates both downlights and the extractor fan. I'm planning to replace it with a wireless switch (see photo 1). The...
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Make and supplier of radiators
Make and supplier of radiators Make and supplier of radiators Hi folks, Per other threads, I'm currently trying to decide what I need for 'a houseful of radiators',and have therefore been having a little looking/shopping around, primarily in terms of prices and availability - but I would also...
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Oil based satin wood paint.
Oil based satin wood paint. Oil based satin wood paint. Not been on here for years and surprised I could still log on. Anyway, for a long time I have been using Dulux satin wood water based for internal woodwork in the house but it doesn't last long. My hands are always dirty and so the doors...
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Removing a back box ... What's holding it in?!
Removing a back box ... What's holding it in?! Removing a back box ... What's holding it in?! I am trying to extend a back box so I can put a double fascia on. Looking at the screw in the back box I expected to see a normal screw with a wall/raw plug However I have what appears to be a...
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How to remove a vertical radiator??
How to remove a vertical radiator?? How to remove a vertical radiator?? Hi everyone I’m planning to remove a radiator for painting walls this weeks be come across this valve. Ive isolated and removed older radiators before but have not come across this sort of indented valve. How do I close...
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Lightweight Synthetic Tile Sheeting Used For House Roof
Lightweight Synthetic Tile Sheeting Used For House Roof Lightweight Synthetic Tile Sheeting Used For House Roof I am looking for some advice on tile sheeting. We are interested in a house which has come on the market. It is a 60s bungalow with a very shallow pitch. I assume because of this...
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Silicone and rain….
Silicone and rain…. Silicone and rain…. Evening. I’ve installed some new windows in my house. Earlier on today I sealed three units with Everbuild 825. Sat here now at 8:30. It’s just started raining a bit. Not heavy but it is raining a bit. Will this compromise my silicon, or should it be...
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Eco boiler scheme
Eco boiler scheme Eco boiler scheme Does anyone if eco scheme installers fit anything decent such as Viessmann, Vaillant, Baxi etc? by noddy997 This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Household Recycling In Your Area
Household Recycling In Your Area Household Recycling In Your Area I've been anal about recycling for years. For many of those I have been nagging my council to widen their range of items accepted. They used to only accept: paper and cardboard, including milk and juice cartons. Cans, bottles...
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New Toilet Taking Ages to Drain - Trapped Air?
New Toilet Taking Ages to Drain - Trapped Air? New Toilet Taking Ages to Drain - Trapped Air? Hi all, We've recently moved into a house that we've been renovating since the start of the year. I've done a lot of work myself including fitting out the downstairs cloakroom with a new basin...
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Toilet seat for 1960s? bowl
Toilet seat for 1960s? bowl Toilet seat for 1960s? bowl Hi I am trying to bring an old outside toilet back into use urgently (mum visiting soon and can't climb stairs and we don't have a downstairs toilet). I am looking for a standard toilet seat. I've done a lot of Googling but I don't think...
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Adding a double socket
Adding a double socket Adding a double socket Hi all, I live in a 2022 new build and I’m planning on adding a double socket from spurring an existing double socket on the ring main in the adjacent room using 2.5mm T&E. The wall is a partition stud wall which is insulated. The new socket will...
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