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Mixing makes of MCB and/or RCBO in a consumer unit
As per the subject, if one mixes MCBs and/or RCBOs of different makes in a consumer unit is it likely to stop it conforming to IEE rules? Also I presume the new (18th edition) rules regarding...
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4 years ago
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Bosch AK42 Chainsaw leaking oil when stored.
As the title says, my AK42 looses oil and makes a mess. There was a small foam strip that came away from where I assume the lubricator outlet is, but it did not seem to serve any purpose. Has anyone...
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8 years ago
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wardrobe rail: 19mm or 25mm?
Hi, I'm about to put the finishing touches to my wardrobe. I just need to decide whether to buy a 19mm or 25mm rail to hang the clothes from. Is the 25mm one thicker and stronger or is it just a...
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12 years ago
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Changing solenoid on a Triton shower
As the replacement part is readily available I take it that it should be possible to take the existing one out and put a new one in. Does anyone know if it is a case of removing just the solenoid coil...
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12 years ago
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Best method to cut chipboard plinths
I am in the process of finishing my kitchen installation and need to cut the chipboard plinths to size. I tried using a fine jigsaw blade but it still chips the plinth somewhat. I also tried scoring...
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13 years ago
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Velux window leaks after snow?
Hiya, I've had my Velux windows in for a couple of years, and they only appear to leak when it has been snowing. The leak shows up as damp patches(drip seems inside the plaster) at the bottom corners...
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13 years ago
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Insulating an integral garage ceiling
I haven't seen this problem addressed here before, but it must have been....? I have a 1997 built detached house with an integral garage and a small bedroom located over the garage. Last year the...
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13 years ago
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Removing laminate flooring from under a wall
Guys, my son has just rang me, he is DIY'ing has first house. Just started to remove laminate flooring only to find that a stud wall has been built over the top of the laminate. The laminate is 'long...
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16 years ago
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Running boiler at low temp
So, here we are with nice shiny new boiler, system all de-sludged, TRVs on the rads, the works. Because CORGI man wanted the flushing chemical circulating as much as possible, I kept the boiler on...
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19 years ago
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Problem with beading showing through new plaster.
I recently had some walls plaster skimmed. I allowed the plaster to dry for 1 week. I noticed then that I could see an outline of the corner beads (galvanized thin coat type) but assumed that was due...
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19 years ago
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Charging voltage seems a little high on my Alarm Panel?
I have a cheap Solar alarm system with an internal Alarm Panel fed by a 12v plug in PSU. Recently I had a power fail and noticed that the panel went dead.. When I checked the internal Lead-Acid...
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20 years ago
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Triton T200RE
I have recently moved to a new house and the existing electric shower has a pipe that appears to have some sort of overflow pipe coming from the power box. This now has water coming through it and...
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20 years ago
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Any reason not to put 13A sockets upside down?
Hi, just looking at clearances on sockets, and space needed for cable to go down beneath the plug then bend. Looking at it, I realised that things would be much easier if the socket was the other way...
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20 years ago
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Bitumen Paint My shed roof and Am I nuts
I want to paint my shed roof with Bitumen Paint and a chuck away paint roller Am I nuts I really cant deal with another felting job Phil of Whittlesey Peterborough England
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20 years ago
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Central heating control unit blowing fuse
Hi, I have a Drayton Central Heating control unit ( i.e. controlling the times the heating and water come on ) which keeps blowing the 3 amp fuse protecting it. Is it a case of getting a new unit (...
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14 years ago
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oil-based paints to be banned ?
On dragons den last night, one of the "dragons" mentioned oil-based or high VOC paints are to be banned. Anyone know about this ? Will be forced to use the awful quick-drying paints that leave brush...
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14 years ago
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New electricity meter - rip-off
But you need to know in advance what period you will actually get so you can set the appliance timers properly.
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14 years ago
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A fridge that thinks it's a frog
With a frog in its throat ... Mary
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18 years ago
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What's a Gas Siphon
I have undertaken some major surgery on a hedge in the front garden on on what is the boundary of the property have found an old and rusting cast iron plate informing me that there is a gas siphon...
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19 years ago
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Cleaning printing off cables
I ordered some white PVC flex to replace a pendant lampholder. Unfortunately when it came it turned out to have conspicuous 'dot matrix' style black printing along the length. This makes it unsightly...
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3 years ago
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