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Oil boiler problem - tripping out when windy
I've now realised that every time recently that it is windy, the oil CH boiler has a tendency to trip out with an apparant overheat problem. This has been going on for about 8 weeks (maybe more, I...
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Name for a brick type?
Regular dimensions and flat parallel faces except one, a header. Used for decorative purposes in header-bond work. So not malformed/kiln-rejects , perhaps single-part moulding rather than 2-part...
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9 years ago
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Pull Switch Madness
Apologies in advance for this rather lengthy story. Before moving into our large bungalow just over a year ago I insisted that the vendor had a full electrical safety test carried out based on our...
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Java issues and web cam
I'm having similar issues with my XP Desktop, as with my Win7 Laptop and it varies as to the extent of the problem.... As the browser to view the cam, I'm the latest version of Firefox. As either PC...
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Hot water supply always live
Hi All, I have a Y plan central heating and hot water system with a 3 port mid posi tion valve. I decided I would label up all of the wires in the wiring cent re for my own benefit. When I came to the...
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Any fix for neutral cure silicone not curing?
I needed just a little silicone a few weeks ago and used some black Dow Corning 791 neutral cure I had left over from a job a year or so ago and which was still flowing. Problem is that it's not going...
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So what are the best power tools ATM
Looking at buying a new SDS cordless, SDS 110V (4kg with rotor stop and a 2kg one) and a new cordless drill and cordless screwdriver set. I still like Bosch for the cordless stuff and Makita for the...
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Follow-up question on Slow Leak in C/H system
I've now located the leak. It's on one of a pair of automatic air-vents. Easily fixed by replacement, if a bit of a fiddle, requiring partial drainage of the system etc. But I'm wondering if they're...
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Salt Neutraliser? Is it any cop?
Hello, Heavy rain in late 2013, coupled with soakaway failure resulted in a section of my home wall becoming very very wet. About 3m^2 of interior wall has suffered some "efflorescence" (salts lifting...
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9 years ago
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sealant for brick chimney breast?
Hi, I'd be grateful for some help with this. I've just put up some brick 'slips' (20mm thick, cut from standard bricks) on our chimney breast which will be over an open fire. I used vinegar, scrubbing...
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9 years ago
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Fitting TRV's to 10mm microbore
Have decided to fit TRV's after replacing a clogged 3 port has resulted in the rads getting blazing hot. All the rads are fed by 10mm which disappears into the walls, here is an example: Looking at...
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OT Thunderbird help
For some strange reason, Thunderbird has decided to change its settings. Previously, to reply to a post on UK DIY I just hit 'reply' & the e-mail went to the group. Now if I hit 'reply' TB sends the...
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Gas boiler recommendations Mk MCMLXVII
It looks like my Potterton Netaheat is down and, given its age, I thought I should be prepared for the visit with the fatal news. I have an old-style, fully pumped, unpressurised, Y-plan set-up. I had...
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Electric meter & CU in cupboard?
We have the meter and CU exposed, bare on the wall, and I would like to box them in. I plan to use (backless) kitchen wall units which are made of chipboard or MDF. No need to touch any of the wiring,...
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hot water cylinder - odd Shower connection ?
Hi in UK; Hot water cylinder and boiler (NOT COMBI) Have just moved into a house .. Has a new boiler installed by BG. The old occupants said that there are connectors ready for a SHOWER, put there by...
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