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Plumbing Problem

Ok, just had a plumber round to fix the cold water tap in my bathroom that had no water coming out of. After he left an...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by redman1977
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by redman1977

Gas Combi-Condensing Boilers

Hi, can anybody answer a few questions on this type of equipment, What is the average price to pay for a complete heati...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by david.gr33n
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by david.gr33n

Drill chuck to fit an electric screwdriver

I am sure one can get a drill chuck to go into the hex socket on a standard electric screwdriver. However, I can't...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by simon
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by simon

Digital radio

I am trying to locate a news group dealing with digital radio. Can anyone help please? Blair
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Darrach
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by Darrach

What size screws to hold a loo down?

Hi, I'm off tomorrow to refix an elderly relative's loo to the floor. It sounds like mild steel screws were use...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by me9
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by me9

Any Plumbers out there ?

My boiler has been banging and overheating for about a year on and off. It over heats and cuts out, then it ok for seve...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by charles
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by charles

Digital phones

I suspect this is way OT for this NG but I don't know where to go. I want to change my BT Diverse 6250 (with additi...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by rttgrahamwow
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by rttgrahamwow

Bedroom wall lights

Hello (again!), While it's fresh in my head, here's another electrical question: Going to redecorate the master...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by News
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by News

Pattress box stripping threads

Hi everyone, I replaced a double socket in the kitchen because the old one had a faulty socket and the whole thing was...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by News
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by News

Bathroom Fan ?

Does it matter where in a bathroom an extractor fan is located ?
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by the_constructor
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by the_constructor

Sooty Fireplace

Good Evening All, I am about to render the sooty back of a 200 year old fireplace I have just opened up. Any recommenda...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by iflyer
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by iflyer

Electrician Charges

Hello, Just had an electrician out to wire the base unit of a wireless room thermostat. He was here for just under 1 ho...
16 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nomail
16 comments posted 18yrs posted by nomail

Daft Question Number 1

I have a room measuring 12' X 12' Whats this in square metres? (Told you it was a daft question lol !!!) T-L
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by TL
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by TL