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reverse flow radiator
l want to install a 1600 flat vertical radiator but my pipes come through the ceiling. l dont want the pipes to run down along the wall, so is it possible to have the feed coming in through the top...
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Weird light issue
Hi All, A friend was around yesterday and she was describing an issue she is having with one of her lights. In the bathroom she has a number of spot lights (believed to by 240v) and when switch on,...
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Kitchen unit fitting sequence - base then wall cupboards?
We are about to use kitchen units from Benchmarx to fit out an office. Nothing much; just one tall wall cupboard and two pan drawer units. I've downloaded the fitting instructions and hints, and one...
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Using phosphoric acid on sheet steel
Hi all, I have a steel BBQ which I am looking to derust using phosphoric acid. The acid is very runny and the BBQ far too big to dip it into a container of acid. I was wondering what the best method...
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Flashing red light on WR1
Before you do anything silly/expensive this is usually paired with the room thermostat and receives wireless signal from it and the red flashing light is probably telling you that the batteries need...
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Stolen motorhome
Mate has just had his brand new camper van stolen from outside his house. Luckily, it has a tracker, and they located it about 3 miles away. Lots of damage done to the electrics and so on. But they...
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Roof question
As part of an extension I need to construct a pitched roof quite close to a window (the ridge plate is parallel to the window wall) so plan to have a flat section outside the window to minimise the...
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o-ring seals
I bought a new bottle trap for under the sink, there is the tiniest of leaks, maybe about a couple tablespoons overnight, its coming from the bottom part (the trap) that screws on to the top part, I...
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Third law
How come it needs much less effort to hold an electric sander against the work than it does to do the work manually? Bill
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Options for switching electrically heated towel rail in wet room?
We're aiming to put an electrically heated (as well as CH heated) towel rail in the new shower/wet room. How are these normally switched on and off? Possibilities seem to me to be:- 1 Pull switch, but...
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cleaning tiled floor
Have a kitchen with a ceramic tiled floor ... this week too out all the kitchen units, in readiness for new kitchen. The difference between tiles under units and those not - is significant. Obviously...
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Soil Stack Boss Identification
Soil stack in the corner of the kitchen. Photos - The rubber washer in the boss has been crushed meaning I can no longer make a good seal. I've tried a couple of other washers but neither are giving a...
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When did the meaning of traffic lights change?
Out and about today. It seems that red means stop, amber get ready and green, what a lovely colour lets admire it. OK let's think about moving, slowly n ow in case it changes again. Frustrating.
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Extending single core.
Typical a job just got bigger Having to fit a 200x90 extract duct through an external wall (Timber fame-cavity-brick) Brickwork cut neat, cut inside dry lining fine ... removed insulation and three...
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A nuisance caller actully got through - Energy Direct Trust
She got through my call blocker by giving a name, the first time ever one has had the gumption to get through. Energy Direct Trust/ Energy Direct. 016117130272 and 01618205970 They see to be genuine...
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