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Boiler maintenance check

I had yearly check on CH boiler yesterday by Gas Board engineer. He finished check about 11.0am.I was out at the time b...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by mytice
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by mytice

Rerburb Aluminium Windows.

Hi All, I have a couple of large aluminium windows frames that are worth a bit if work refurbishing I reckon. The glass...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bill
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by bill

Central Heating/Hot Water Valve not working

80s Housing Estate, probably original CH. The most immediate problem is that the rotating valve that switches between C...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by java
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by java

Fixing a broken bleed valve on a radiator

Hi, Does anyone have any suggestions as to the best way to fix a radiator with a broken bleed valve - the small square...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by JC
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by JC

Central heating problem..

It's that time of the year - old and the heating is playing up! We have Danfoss FP715 CH controller. The boiler is...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ac297
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by ac297

NICEIC and minor electrical works question

I had a replacement combi boiler and the new mains connection was done by a non NICEIC registered electrician. In the "...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by clangers_snout
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by clangers_snout

Attaching laminate scotia to skirting board

Hi, I have laid my laminate flooring and now have to fit the scotia to the skirting board to cover the expansion gap. I...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by JGralton
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by JGralton

Quote for new roof

I need a new roof on a 2 bedroom terraced house. I have requested quotes but waiting on replies. Anyone give me an idea...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nonense
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by nonense

Wood furnace relief valves

Hi, I have a standard (infrequent duty) temp/pressure relief valve on a standard (electrically gutted) water heater pip...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by tinkering
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by tinkering

Plasterers Quote!

A relative has bought a 'new' house and doesn't like the artex pattern on the living room ceiling, it is "t...
13 comments posted 18yrs
posted by john
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by john

Direction of Floor Joists

Two years ago, I had a front and rear house extension. The original first floor flooring was tongue and groove wood, bu...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by hurstfamily11
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by hurstfamily11

Intel Official: Expect Less Privacy

Intel Official: Expect Less Privacy WASHINGTON (AP) -- As Congress debates new rules for government eavesdropping, a to...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jim
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by jim

Floor Joists - Which Way?

Hi All, 1960's semi detached house. Is there any particular way that the 1st floor joists tended to be laid? i.e. fr...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bill
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by bill

Thermostat for Worcester 28CDi

Hi All, I've got a Worcester 28CDi combi boiler in the kitchen. I want to fit a room thermostat in the lounge. Runn...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by ian
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by ian