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Secondary double glazing East London
Can anyone recommend a firm around Hackney / Stratford for son's flat: he wants secondary DG to improve soundproofing in bedroom; has sash windows with a 100 mm or so reveal. Has had one quote for ~...
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Is finishing plaster always pink?
Hi guys, I've ripped out the old bath and had another nasty surprise. It seems some clot may have used Multifinish instead of one-coat or Bonding at a depth of about 3/4" straight onto brickwork. I'm...
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Bathroom fan with light?
Would I be right in thinking that the 110 mm fans with integral lights are only really suitable for lighting showers? Son's new (80's) flat has dead fan (over the sink) and nasty pendant light in...
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Tips for pointing flagstones - ?
Hi all I'm setting about re-pointing the flagstones at the back of our house. I'm trying to clear out all the old mortar (which is patchy at best), but the gaps are 5mm max, so it's a bit of a job. I...
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Anyone know of a mains electric connector like this please?
I'm looking for some M/F mains voltage 3 pin connectors. Load end to be chassis/panel mount with hinged sprung dustcover. IP rating not required but might be a bonus. Cover not essential but would be...
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SS splash back earthing question
Someone mentioned that SS splash backs should be earthed, are there any sensible reasons for this really being necessary? I certainly didn't earth mine and since the hob isn't installed *into* in and...
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Replacing Legrand RCD with another make?
Can I replace a Legrand RCD with one of another make, will they all fit in the box? Ebay has Wylex , Protek and MEM which seem similar Mine got dust in it. DX RCD 100A 2P 100MA Type AC-S [George]
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Floor beading - join filler.
I have fitted some white beading around my bathroom floor on vinyl. There are some small gaps between beading and uneven wall in some parts - also whilst I mitred the corners at 45 degrees the corners...
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Cantilever worktop legs?
I have worktops that i'd like to be able to shift about with relative ease instead of attaching them to walls and bases, and was wondering if it was possible to get cantilever legs? Or I might use...
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Help! Failed double glazed roof.
Every single double glazed panel totalling Ca 200 square feet in my conservatory roof has failed with ingress of water. I am looking for a more durable replacement and would appreciate any novel...
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name or source of specialist fixing sought
Hi all I'm looking for a source of what I might describe as 'a nut with integr al washer'. This would be a 3mm or so nut, with a washer perhaps 10mm diame ter. Any idea what these are called (if they...
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How to make a splashback butt join look good?
I need to fit a s/s panel behind the hob and am wondering about continuing it down the whole wall, but these would need 3 sheets because the section behind the hob is taller. Any suggestions on how to...
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Fan Q
3rd fan Q .... SWMBO on hot nights likes to have an oscillating fan in bedroom .......... I'll agree it makes for better comfort, but damn noisy when you are trying to sleep. This is a 12" 3 blade...
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Boiler remote problem
Worcester combi boiler with radio Drayton remote thermostat is switching on when remote is not telling it to. Has worked fine up to now. Batteries fine. Any ideas? Boiler several years old and...
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Building a big shed - bureaucracy and floors
Hello, I currently have as a workshop a cheap Yardmaster metal shed. With some mod ifications (interior boarding, polystyrene in the roof, etc) it's served me adequately for the last five years or so,...
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