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Timber Treatment Use Class 2?


May 21, 2013, 1:35 pm

Travis Perkins describe some timber as Timber Treatment Use Class 2. What does that mean, and will it be suitable for building a garden shed out of? If it is suitable, do I need to treat it furt... Read more »

White goods power consumtion


May 17, 2013, 5:18 am

Having recently installed solar panels I'm now searching for the power cons umption of various equipment in the house and am struggling. For example, o ur kettle says it's 3 kilowatt. Fair enough, ... Read more »

Shower isolating valve - where to put it?


May 2, 2013, 4:24 am

Where is the shower isolating valves normally placed so that it is easily accessible at a later date for maintenance? The pipework for my shower will all be under the floor and in a partition wall ... Read more »

Power comsumption of underfloor heating?


April 11, 2013, 7:19 am

I have underfloor heating in a small bathroom. The heated area is 2m x 2m. Approximately, how many watts power compumption would such a floor use? Read more »

looking for generic name


March 30, 2013, 2:11 am

Moin I am looking for a supplier of wall-rail shelving systems silimar to the one shown in http://element-system.com/en.html, but in Singapore. I specifically want wall-rails that are double-slot ... Read more »

removing kitchen tiles


March 25, 2013, 11:15 am

before our new kitchen arrives, I have to remove the tiles. Trouble is, trying to get them off is messing up the plasterboard underneath them - is there a way or a tip to getting tiles off a plas... Read more »

Pine door finish.


March 20, 2013, 3:09 pm

I'm about to replace some wardrobe doors with louvred pine doors, probably from Wickes, if it makes a difference. They are supplied unfinished ready for painting or varnishing I won't be painting... Read more »

Why so few posts?


February 24, 2013, 2:17 pm

Is it just me? Read more »

leaking radiator valve


February 17, 2013, 6:41 am

My towel radiator valve is leaking. From the outside it looks like this http://tinyurl.com/bmdkcnm and from the inside like this http://tinyurl.com/cemrwnp - this shows where it's leaking from. ... Read more »

Strange turn of phrase..


February 13, 2013, 10:13 am

In this spam. Hello! What is your name? At supervision of your structure I very much have become interested in you. My name is Anna. If you want with me to communicate then write to me. If you wri... Read more »

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soldering temp for pcb's


anyone know what the ideal temperature to set me solder station to when soldering pcb's, i know there are many variables, using that lead free shitty solder, pointed 1mm tip, and soldering mainly o... Read more »

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Removing emulsion from gloss


Anyone got some tips on removing emulsion paint from skirting boards which were previously painted with gloss? Read more »

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How much to charge ?


Im not a builder by trade but have done all my house and know various trades, totally gutted my house, built extensoin etc. Next door neighbour wants thier bathroom re doing, Approx 6ft square, want... Read more »

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Bed Headboard


Hi there this may be off topic but I have just bought a 3' 6 bed and am struggling to find a store that sells 3' 6 headboard. Does anyone know where I can find an outlet for these? I live in Sout... Read more »

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Airlock After Draining Cold Water Tank


Drained my cold water tank to clear out all the sediment in it(no lid!) When I re-filled it,all hot and cold taps worked except the bathroom washbasin - not a drop of hot or cold. I'm guessing the... Read more »

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Keeping brass shiny?


After polishing brass on the outside door can I paint it with something to stop it from tarnishing again ? Some one told me to use clear nail varnish, any thoughts. Read more »

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Dishwasher upper spray arm not turning despite water flowing

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Hi, I have a Beko DE 2541 FX slimline dishwasher. The upper arm is not turning/spinning/rotating, even though water pours out the spray arm's holes. I have thoroughly cleaned the entire ... Read more »

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Shoe repair


Hi, and sorry about being slightly off-topic. I couldn't find a more relevant list. I am wanting to repair some sandles. The straps and inner sole have pulled away from the outer sole, so I need a g... Read more »

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Shower wiring.


I have a Triton Monaco 7KW shower which has just died. I'd like to replace it with another, but the Monaco seems to be no longer available. All the showers I find seem to be 8.5 KW and upwards. One... Read more »

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Heat pump - a good idea?


I heat my garage with a fan heater (for parrots in an indoor aviary). I= 'm considering buying this to save money, does anyone think this is a st= upid idea before I go ahead? Current cost is =A31 a... Read more »