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Browning
Many thanks to the_constructor and AJH Regards. Ben
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Cistern overflow/leak
Hello all, the aforementioned toilet is now installed and is leaking! It is a BIIO cistern (actually a B&Q 'Toilet to go' which is a close-coupled cistern) which leaks into the pan so it's...
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Toilet seat hinges removal
I need to replace my toilet seat and have bought a new one. Problem is that the plastic wing hinges are stuck fast (on the old seat)and i cant budge them. Any tips for loosening them up. Will I have...
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Shaver point in bathroom
I want to fit a shaver point in my bathroom. I would have preferred to put it to the right of the wide mirror above the washbasin, but I think that puts it in zone 1 where I imagine it is not allowed...
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Removing Old Silicone
I need to remove a load of ten year old silicone sealant from two edges of a bath. It's positively evil stuff which although not hardened, won't allow me to get an edge up and start peeling...
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Carlite Browning
Good Evening All, Can any plasterers confirm how much you can build up a very out of plum wall with Carlite browning, is 2" - 3" exceptable. If doable I presume doing it in 1/2" - 1" layer at a time,...
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Basin Blockages
Both my bathroom washbasins keep getting a black, slimey build-up in the waste pipes. It looks a bit like a blackcurrant jelly - before you mix it with hot water! It doesn't smell. It may be...
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water based paint over oil on interior door
I used the last of a tin of oil based paint to put the first coat on an interior (bathroom) door. I used quick drying for the next coat without realising this is water based (yes, I'm that crap)....
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Wanted: Barratt flat skirting board
I've bought a flat that was built by Barratt in 96/97. Prob is some of the skirting boards are water damaged and need replacing. And there's a gap where I removed the fireplace. Does anyone...
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16 years ago
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Cost of gas & electricity certificate for renting
I have a property that I will rent in the new year, I understand I require to have a safety certificate (not sure of name) for both gas and electricity. What is the cost of getting these certificates...
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periodic inspection report long posting
I rent a house to students. Two years ago I had a periodic inspection report carried out by Electrician A. He ststed on the certificate that the OVERALL ASSESSMENT was "SATISFACTORY" whilst SUMMARY OF...
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16 years ago
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Radiator fitting
The fitting used for bleeding air out of one of my radiators is a bit awkward to get at and I am thinking of putting one on the other side which is easy to get at.I would like to know if it is Ok to...
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16 years ago
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Affixing toilet pan to floor
Hi, I need to affix a toilet pan to a concrete floor. What size screw should I use, and should I use a wallplug in the concrete? I am worried about cracking the pan screw hole with the metal screw -...
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Joining copper pipe to plastic pipe
I want to join 22 mm copper pipe to 15 mm plastic, the plastic pipe will connect hot water supply to a shower. What is the best way to do it? Joe
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Centaurstat 7
I have a Horstmann Centaurstat 7 programmable room stat. It gives the appearance of working OK. It clicks at the right times etc but the heating circuit in the zone that it controls doesn't close...
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16 years ago
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