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air extracter problem

We have two extractors going to a flat roof vent. Both rooms lack a external wall hence the system. There is an extract...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by catchall(nospam)
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by catchall(nospam)

Washing Machine outlet leak

Hi all. Just had a new washing machine delivered. Problem is, when the machine drains, the outlet pipe "blows-back" and...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by trojan
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by trojan

house circa 1910 air vent

Hi the circular air vent in the toilet has been painted over many times and will not open. (we have a small window for...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by zen72261
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by zen72261

Shower questions

Hi all, I`ve got an electric shower fitted that has a small leak coming out of the copper pipe taking the cold water in...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SimonFinnigan
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by SimonFinnigan

Shower Unit Problems

Firstly, let's pretend that I have almost zero knowledge regarding plumbing, elctrical wiring, etc... No, wait, I d...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nospam
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam

Toilet Seat Tip

I have got one of those toilet seats that are held on to the toilet pan with plastic fittings and screws. The blessed s...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by the_constructor
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by the_constructor

Central heating diverter valves

I've got a Honeywell diverter valve next to the hot water cylinder, it is a three position valve. (hot water, centr...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jps
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by jps

Alpha 7 day timer,help required

I hust got a new boiler installed (alpha combi) with this wireless programmer controller. The plumbers left me with no...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by roga.humphrey
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by roga.humphrey

just a tip on filling holes

I had a circular hole in a ceiling about an inch in diameter with empty space above that I need to make good. I had rea...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by figgytempo
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by figgytempo

energy saving bulbs

I've found that the General Electric brand of bulbs are about half the price of Phillips ones. Is there any signific...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by no
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by no

Immersion and timers

Do you think its worth using an timer with an immersion? I am planning on getting this setup; http://www.screwfix.com/a...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jamie
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by jamie

Unscrew Awkward Objects - Immersion

Hi, What do people recomend to unscrew awkward objects such as pump gate valves and immersions? Thanks Jamie
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jamie
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by jamie

Garage Security

Hi - can anyone recommend the best way to make a garage secure? Lot of thefts locally from garages,either lock forced o...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by trevor.peacock4nomontys
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by trevor.peacock4nomontys

Part P !

http://www.tuppencechange.co.uk/part_p.html
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by the_constructor
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by the_constructor

Boiler Temperatures

Hello, Ive just fitted a new boiler and wondered generally what temperature people were setting the central heating at,...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by GazHolt
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by GazHolt