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Updating an elderly heating system
I have been looking to downsize and have seen a sixty or so year old bungalow. The radiatprs are c 1968-70. Assuming that electrolytic action has hollowed them out and that they may need replacing,...
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Solid fuel stove
Hi I am looking for recommendations for a multi-fuel stove. Will mainly be burning wood but would like to have the option. Preferably with a flat top and a suitable for a direct (external) fuel...
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One for the plumbers.
I am considering fitting an additional expansion vessel to our heating system. Advice specifies boiler return pipe location. Why?
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3 years ago
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TV and Hi-Fi
I am not sure if this is the correct NG but here goes. I have a vintage Techics Hi-fi system that has stood idle since the arrival of widescreen TV, mainly because it is on the opposite side of the...
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Generator cover for running generator
Just doing my winter disaster planning. One item was to be able to run a small generator to keep the freezer going in the event of a short power cut. This would have to be outside for ventilation...
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Wiring extractor fan from the shower pull-switch - yes or no?
I'd like to wire the shower room extractor fan from the shower pull-switch so that it goes on with the shower and not the light. I found some info where one person said it's a no-no under current...
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3 years ago
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Fooking B&Q
Looking for a bathroom basin. Want to see it before buying. Only place out of the usual suspects that looks to have what I want is B&Q. Website says available for same day click and collect at my...
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3 years ago
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OT: Smart meters again
OK, just had a smart meter fitted. We have a mobile mast less than a mile away, no no prob with a mobile signal here, but Chummy said there's no signal where the meter is, under the stairs. What...
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General musing - how long would you expect modern appliances to last?
This thought prompted by a water leak on our dishwasher. We had a new kitchen about 8 years ago. The extractor hood lasted about 5 years then I had to replace it. The dishwasher is now leaking and the...
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Dishwasher service manual? Can you get these? Lamona LAM8670 water leak.
So, I have removed the kick board and run the loaded dishwasher and can now see where the water is coming from. Not much help, really, without knowing what is behind the panel. My next step was to...
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strange ......OT
Why are there so many black people in Emmardale farm these days ?....Shirley they like cities better and don't like cold places like up north and Scotland.....
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OT: Latest Amazon witticism
As I had to do a bit of work recently on my server, I spent some time moving a display from one system to another. So to avoid this in future I ordered one of these: two HDMI cables, a 0.3 and a 0.9...
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3 years ago
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Preventing a crack in a plasterboard ceiling.
As part of a re-furb in the cloakroom - new lighting and different plumbing, I'll have to replace the plasterboard ceiling. Approximately 1.4 x 1.2 meters. Joists along the major axis. About half way...
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3 years ago
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Dehumidifier recommendations
I've had an ebac 2650e for about five years and it works well enough, but it's getting a bit too heavy to take up & down stairs so I'm looking to buy a second dehumidifier for upstairs. Most of the...
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3 years ago
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Why did warm air central heating go out of fashion?
It used to be we had open fires. But then hot water radiators came in - much cleaner, and easier to manage. Nowadays we seem to be moving towards underfloor heating - where effectively the entire...
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