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immersion stat
Hi I have a solid fuel rayburn unpressurized gravity system with immersion hea ter back up for summer use when the rayburns not in use. When the rayburns running the hot water can get very hot, enough...
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Mask and goggles for glasses wearer
I need to do a decent size sanding job (med size hallway) and i want a decent mask of some kind to keep dust out also some kind of goggles for someone who wears glasses, I am very much a basic diy...
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Lamp connector
My daughter just sent me this pic - And apparently she needs the connector, "the bit between the bulb and the wires" as she calls it. Are there loads of different kinds of these, or is it easy to...
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PVC Double-glazed windows draught proofing. (2023 Update)
I have some PVC double-glazed windows, one of which is quite large. These are at times subjected to very strong winds blowing up against them. I have no problem whatsoever with the integrity of the...
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Climaboard ST Skirting Radiators: Are They Right for Your High-Temperature Heating System? (2023 Update)
Hi does anyone have any experience useing Climaboard ST skirting rads. They seem ok however the backing and clips are plastic which I'm concerned may not be stable enough with high temp ( Rayburn -...
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Heat pumps
Has anyone any experience of these? I'm talking about those which heat a house by compressing air, the heat from which then enters the house - a fridge in reverse.
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Diamond glass cutter
I'm fixing to buy a diamond tipped glass cutter but I'm being asked what si ze I want. I can't see how this relates to the thickness of the glass, but according to the vendor it appears it does. If I...
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Controlling Your Worcester Bosch 70/90-000-ni-l Oil Boiler (2023 Update)
Hi, I'm looking for a Worchester Bosch 70/90-000-ni-l oil boiler manual or video, can anyone help please Thank you
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DIY Drylining Fixing - Using Expanding Foam (2023 Update)
Hi I am interior drylineing useing xtratherm thermal liner, onto a stone walled house. I have rendered with waterproof additive onto the stone, now I need to attach the board, I have seen expanding...
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Consumer Unit
I have an older Edwardian house. The present consumer unit is about 6 feet above floor level wired in pvc red/black, probably done in the 70s and added to in early 90s. Everything rings out fine. I...
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TVR on communal central heating system
We live in a Block with a communal heating and hot water system. It has been suggested that residents at their own expense have TVR's fitted to their radiators to cut down on the communal heating...
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what size drill bit
Could you help me please. I have rawlplugs that are marked as being size 7. What size drill bit should I use to drill the hole for the rawlplug. Many thanks.
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Airlocking Issues with Central Heating Pump: DIY Troubleshooting Tips (2023 Update)
In recent weeks our central heating has been getting air-locked; now on a d aily basis. Heating starts off well but after about 15 mins we can hear ai r rattling in the pipework and eventually the...
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Air Vent for Domestic Rasiatoprs
Anyone familiar with "Toolstation" catalogue 52 Page332 I bought a "Air Vent Auto" 17968 and try to fox it but its male end threaded is marked 1/8" BSP. The radiators standard hole is larger may be...
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Switching to an Unvented Hot Water System: What Flow Rate Do You Need? (2023 Update)
Hi all, At the start of the process of getting a heat pump installed so good opportunity to switch to an unvented system. Currently hot water is from a vented system and both hot and cold water are...
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