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Concrete on block paving

Hope someone can help with this. On block paved drive I have some dried concrete! It's too thin to chisel off but t...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by cadasco
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by cadasco

Pool Pump Capacitor

Is the physical size of a capacitor important? My pool pump is making a habit of blowing it's capacitor ever few we...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by zilva_zanga
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by zilva_zanga

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Folks - does portable appliance testing need to be done by a qualified electrician and/or need any particular training...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by midge
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by midge

Multiquick

Looking for a multiquick part but cannot find the web address. Google doesn't help, anybody know. I would have thoug...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by john
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by john

uPVC? PVCu?

My head is starting to hurt. We just got the latest Kleeneze catalogue through the letterbox and there is an advert for...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by invalidaddress
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by invalidaddress

Where can I buy a spring loaded latch?

Our hatch/door into the loft is simply a board that sits its on a ridge, consequently a strong gust of wind with the fr...
6 comments posted 17yrs
posted by castcall
6 comments posted 17yrs posted by castcall

Step ladder

Aged neighbour seeks small step ladder (I know she shouldn't but will she listen!) for changing room light bulbs et...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by nospam
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by nospam

Wall Lights

Hi all, I am new to the group and have searched for the answer to my question but cant find the answer, so i am hoping...
9 comments posted 17yrs
posted by david-johnston
9 comments posted 17yrs posted by david-johnston

standard diameters for wooden dowelling?

Can I pick your brains please. What are the standard diameters for wooden dowelling. I don't want the downright special...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by noone
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by noone

Back door lock mechanism

I have a PVC door that has a lock ref: Ferco 4.35, which has broken. This lock pushes bars into the top and bottom of t...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by SJW.SAW
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by SJW.SAW

Block weights

Has anyone got a link for a decent comparison table of weights of various types of building block please? TIA
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by shazzbat
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by shazzbat

Windows for Garage Conversion

Can anyone suggest a DECENT site for windows? I don't want a salesman coming round, hassling me about everything. I...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by sexyjw
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by sexyjw

Alarm PIR's

I have an alarm system that has a PIR in the detached garage. Every time we go on holiday the alarm triggers via the ga...
19 comments posted 17yrs
posted by john
19 comments posted 17yrs posted by john

Vaillant Combi Boiler Sabotage?

There's a key underneath the boiler which can be turned to increase the water pressure - this has worked fine for y...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by hedgehog13
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by hedgehog13

Tile on tile

I'm planning to retile the shower cubicle and intend to simply tile over the existing sound tiles. Is there any par...
5 comments posted 17yrs
posted by me
5 comments posted 17yrs posted by me