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Kitchen sinks
Hi. Anyone know anything about kitchen sinks? I'm thinking of a regi-granite (by Reginox). How would this compare to a stainless steel, "carbonite", Rietec (by Rieber) or anything else someone can...
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Dripping olive..
OK, so I got too enthusiastic pulling out the washing machine to clean behind it.. To cut a long story short - I have a 15mm copper pipe that appears out of a hole and, an inch later, goes into the...
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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...
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More light switch wiring in a loft
Hi folks, I asked previously about wiring up a light switch. Thanks for the advice everyone - turned off the mains, checked it was off with a voltage tester, had a new face plate ready and...
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Draining CH System
In view of my last post about the black ink in one of my radiators - I think it could be prudent to drain down the entire system. How do I go about this - combi boiler. I assume attach a hose on the...
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paving flags
Hi, I'm wanting to buy some paving to park my car on. Doesn't have to be fancy stuff. Just strong enough. But where to buy? Surely, b and q, homebase etc are too expensive. Where would you go?...
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15 years ago
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spirit based gloss over water based primer ok ?
Hi, Two tins of Berger paint. Both called pure brilliant white both ok for interior and exterior use. Quick dry primer undercoat , clean brushes with water. Liquid gloss (clean brushes with...
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Price for fitted kitchen?
Can anyone give me an idea what would be a fair price to fit a kitchen with 12 units,plinths and permets.Aberdeen area.
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Consumer Unit.
Due to a recnt success in the same field I have been asked to replace an old fashioned fuse box with a consumer unit. The wiring is pvc covered and in good condition. The wires are presently coming...
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15 years ago
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central Heating - puzzled
Introducing anti-corrosive into system. Advice has been to put it into a radiator or the supply tank. But if the former, how do i get it into the pipework from the tank to where the circulating system...
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15 years ago
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Ink Black Radiator Water
Hello all, I have just taken the bathroom radiator off. The water inside was ink black. Does anybody know why this is or if it points to anything? I assume it is corrosion. Thanks
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15 years ago
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Foaming taps
Simple question: What makes washbasin taps produce soft foamy water? I'm about to replace the taps on a washbasin and want the "foamy" effect. My local bathroom showroom thought it was down to...
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Door adjustment
I have just fitted a pvcu door that incorporates 5 point locking. 4 of these points ar like rollers that go over a catch and then down the back of it. The hinges appear to have independant allen bolts...
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Sorry if OT - Air Conditioning Units
We have one bought several years ago from Homebase but no remote and it has always been very noisy. I wonder if they are any quieter and if anyone knows any web links with reviews? Ken
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Plumbing noise
Hi. I have a noise problem with my plumbing and i'm hopeing that someone out there can give me some advice. My problem is this. Every time I flush the upstairs toilet there is a loud rumbling...
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15 years ago
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