Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

activated charcoal & toilet smells...

In a conventional toilet smells are exhausted by a high level fan, typically 60m^3/hr run for 10-15mins. When the toile...

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posted by js.b1

4 comments posted 14yrs posted by js.b1

circular saw problem....

Hi. I got a Titan circular saw from Screwfix a couple of years ago. The brushes had worn down to the springs about a ye...

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posted by i.want.spam

2 comments posted 14yrs posted by i.want.spam

Solar panels - free British Gas installation

Anyone had any experience with this? They are considering installing them for free and giving me half the profits. Just...

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posted by no

4 comments posted 14yrs posted by no

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...

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posted by no

11 comments posted 14yrs posted by no

Where is the main earthing terminal?

I have a TN-S supply and there is a really old one-pole connection at the incoming main for the main earthing terminal...

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posted by clangers_snout

7 comments posted 14yrs posted by clangers_snout

Plug in timer for 8kw heater

Hi Could someone provide some links for plug-in timers to suit an 8kw heater? (£10 or lower) I'm a bit wary of these ge...

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posted by p.mc

7 comments posted 14yrs posted by p.mc

Treehouse

Hiya I've been looking for some info on a treehouse I read in a magazine about 8-10 yrs ago. Heres what i know. 1) It's...

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posted by someone

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Bathroom extractor fans

I have five bathroom extractor fans in the house, three of them huge Manrose box units that must be 15 years old, and a...

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posted by invalid

26 comments posted 14yrs posted by invalid

Hot water temperature

What is the maximum recommended temperature for domestic hot water? A plumber recently turned down our cylinder thermos...

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posted by invalid

22 comments posted 14yrs posted by invalid

Upvc doors

Shortly to have some new doors ,how do the professionals deal with alarm contacts and switches ?? The magnets are curre...

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posted by ed

3 comments posted 14yrs posted by ed

Mains socket under combi boiler - ok?

I'm trying to put a mains socket in a kitchen and get it as far away from the sink as possible but that will mean it ha...

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posted by clangers_snout

40 comments posted 14yrs posted by clangers_snout

Heat Flow meters

Hi, This probably isn't a DIY job - but knowing how knowledgeable this group is, I'm hoping someone can advise. I'm inv...

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posted by ng

0 comments posted 14yrs posted by ng

Van written off

My Peugot Partner van has just been written off. 2004 123,00 miles and only worth £1225 on the book price. It was for c...

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posted by MikePthe1st2

5 comments posted 14yrs posted by MikePthe1st2

4mm birch plywood supplier?

4mm birch plywood supplier? --------------------------- I bought bulk 4mm Russian Birch Plywood from a supplier in midl...

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3 comments posted 14yrs posted by email_at_www_at_enemygadgets_d

Cleaning Alkaline Battery leakage

Small torch forgotten in a rucksack, has had a leakage from an Alkaline battery. Is there any easily available household...

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posted by planet702

11 comments posted 14yrs posted by planet702