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Seal between shower tray and floor
I offered to install a shower tray for someone. The tray sits directly on the floor joists, and the rim will be level with the floor surface assuming it's tiles on 18mm ply (and as belt and braces, I...
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OT browser Norton issue
Still on XP so worried! All I remember is clicking on an Flashplayer upgrade download. Firefox stalled, Norton switched off apologetically, explorer appears to load but then won't work or switch off....
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electrical - connect room thermostat to boiler (Bosch - 2 wire bus)
can someone say where I can get about 10m of "nycy cable"? It's screened twin to connect a Worcs/Bosch FR 10 intelli-stat to the the 2 -wire bus. The guide says minimum spec = H05 W...(NYMH...). Need...
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Faulty motorized valve body
A motorized valve in one of the zones of the central heating system at home is faulty. It is always open, even when no power is applied to it. It is the well known HONEYWELL 22MM 2 PORT ZONE VALVE...
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Right Angle Drills
Is there such a thing as a right angle hammer drill or right angle sds drill? Kevin
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Hair dryers, smartphones and kettles on EU Hit List
European Union to ban dozens of high-wattage household electrical appliances in follow-up to controversial ban on powerful vacuum cleaners European Union to ban dozens of high-wattage household...
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Old 45A and new 40A MCB's get hot
Hi, We've got an old style consumer unit, which had a 45A MCB for the electric shower in it when we moved in a few years ago. I've never tried touching the MCB or the CU after using the shower, so...
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Coin battery
Needed a new CR2025 battery for a remote. EBay 99p delivered for 2 Duracell. Currys £4. Maplins £4 EACH (and a brand I'd never heard of). 99p less 61p postage makes them 19p each. Proper retail...
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LED wand light - dead batteries
I have a cheapo Lidl wand light which no longer works - I assume dead batteries. So I have a working wall wart, a 12v car adapter, and quite possibly a working LED array. Just not a fully functioning...
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9 years ago
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Raeburn to replace boiler/hob/oven
The wife hates our current oil boiler, as it blocks access to a significant amount of cupboard space, and is annoyed that our fan oven has nowhere to warm plates. All would be great, goes the...
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VARTA Mempac 3/V150H Rechargeable Battery for Potterton EP2000 controller
As per the title, I've been shopping around t' internet for pricing and availability of a replacement 3 cell 100mA NiCd battery (no solder tags required). The best VAT inclusive price I've seen so far...
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Recommendation for Domestic Consumer Unit
Currently just need 6 ways, though would like 2 or 3 spare for future expansion. 100A incomer. Would prefer to go with RCBOs for better fault discrimination. Also easy to get, so perhaps Screwfix or...
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Double-glazing
I know that double-glazing sales techniques are the stuff of legend, but I've actually experienced it first-hand now. It's astounding, just astounding. I'm sure you know the stories and don't need to...
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Dead Bosch PSE180e scraper
This died recently (totally dead) and it would be politic to get it going again. The fuse, cable and brushes are OK so I suspect the speed control circuit has died, but there are no signs of distress....
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Pilot flame failure , new boiler?
Reality check, know less than nothing about central heating. 14 year old Gloworm combi ,hot water and heating fail to do anything. Installer and maintainer of last few years now retired. New plumber...
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