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Airing cupboards and wiring regs.

Is the interior of an airing cupboard in a bathroom considered part of the bathroom for wiring regs - or a room separate...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by xxx
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by xxx

Measuring pH level of heating system water?

I note from my Worcester Bosch combi boiler installation manual that the guarantee on the boiler will be invalidated if...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by xxx
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by xxx

Double glazing - espag problem

I have a problem with a side window. I cannot open the window. It appears that, when unlocked (i.e. the window handle i...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by romic
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by romic

Thermostat on Central Heating.

3yr old Worscester Bosch, when the thermostat is set to 18 deg. it cuts off after about 1 hour, when set on 20, it seem...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sheila21uk
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by sheila21uk

Outside tap kit to plastic cold water pipe?

My in-laws are looking for an outside tap to save putting the hose through the bathroom window when washing the car etc...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Ian
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by Ian

Need your suggestions

Hi Need your suggestions A few of our travertine floor tiles have stains. What is the best way to get these stains off ?...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by irfanwilliams
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by irfanwilliams

Epson R265 printer

Not sure if this is the right group for this, but all the printer groups seem dead. so I will risk being flamed. I boug...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by d.ball
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by d.ball

Power for outside water fountain

Hi all, I've moved into a house with a water fountain in the back garden. Whoever installed it wasn't electrica...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by peter
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by peter

Removing outer sheaf of electrical cable

Really simple question but this is something that I find difficult. Is there any reliable way of removing the outer she...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pg123
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by pg123

Checking bateries

I seem to remember being told that although the meter reading on a 1.5 volt battery may show 1.5 volts the battery may s...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Darrach
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by Darrach

Warranty?

Went to Comet with son $ partner who want a new electric cooker for their new home. "And £79 installation" quoth the ma...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by idh
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by idh

How to fit Lenoleum

I have fitted carpet and Tiles and Laminate without any problem. BUT the last time I tried to lay linoleum it was a desa...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by charles
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by charles

Untreated wood - panic??

I'm beginning to worry about the way that I attached my insulation boards to the garage walls. The garage is water-...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sexyjw
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by sexyjw

Painting Breezeblocks

I have masonry paint and brushes and am ready to go but wonder if there are any words of wisdom and experience out ther...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by katemorgan
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by katemorgan

leveling garage floor

I am in the process of converting two single garages which are attached to the house into one large one. The two are un...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by iangott
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by iangott