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Bath lifts
Does anyone have experience of bath lifts. This is for a frail nonagenarian who lives by herself in a bungalow. The major problem is stepping out of the bath AJH
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Thanks for the "DIY cockups", much fun
Reminded me of the time years ago when Evo-Stik was the "No More Nails" of the day. My Dad laid new floor tiles in the kitchen with it, enclosed space, no ventilation. We found him outside, lying down...
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stairs - removable bannisters.
I'm getting the stair spindles etc. delivered tomorrow. I want to build a r emovable panel, a bit like John Rumm did, but this is a whole staircase (13 treads), and if not done well the result could...
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SHed Carpentry
Hi, A trivial question, but just wondering if anyone can advice on how to replace some lower wooden timbers which have rotten on a shed wall. I have replaced the floor with some rather overly serious...
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dead batteries
Batteries for 2 garden tools were left uncharged for 2 years (a health prob) Now wont take charge. Chargers and engines have been checked. Any solution? New batteries cost nearly as much as the...
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10 years ago
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Bath Store Shower Waste Trap Issue
I have been looking at the waste trap supplied as standard with a Bath Store shower tray. I have been helping install some Bath Store kit. The outlet of the trap has a black item inserted which fits...
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What's your most stupid DIY cockup?
Mine has to be taking the waste pipe off the sink and cleaning it under running water in the same sink without a plug in. Every single time.
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Blowing GU10's
I installed a B&Q light fitting for a mate, replacing a pendant lamp holder. It has 3 x 50w GU10 lamps. Seems to blow 1 every three weeks - never the same one. The GU10s are B&Q own label DI ALL....
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"Dirty" water supply
I have a problem with my washing machine not working 100% correctly on the rinse cycle with concentrated conditioner. I have determined that the problem is the low flow of water through the...
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Interior door lock/latch, do they have names?
Old fashioned interior door assembly, where the latch, keyhole and handle are all in a straight line. Do these have a name and are they replaceable? I need to replace one (lost key) but I can't seem...
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2.5mm swa current rating
According to the TLC web site 2 core 2.5mm SWA is rated at 36 amps, and 3 core 2.5mm is rated at 31 amps. If I am using 3 core with the third core as a cpc (connected to the wire armour ) can I...
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PV installers damaged CU
PV system was installed in January. Small company - very satisfied with the installation.... but now ... I didn't notice until quite recently that the electrician didn't have a one-for-one fitting MCB...
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Neon in two switches question
We have an arrangement (uk.d-i-y passim) for switching the fan on in the bathroom. There is a humidistat with a pull switch so you can have the fan come on when the humidity is high, or you can force...
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Latest Firefox borked? - X-Post
I have had problems with on line banking recently - a specific bank login process. I notified the help desk and they suggested using Chrome. I had already used Chrome with success but this made me...
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Best way to test a motorised valve?
Being a mean old sod, this is the time of year when I turn the central heating off at the timer; and just leave the hot water switched on. However, the radiators are still getting hot. I'm assuming...
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