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More electrical bad work
Sorry Brian it is a photo, I'll talk you through it later when I have more time. It would have been easier and faster to to the job right in the first place. I now have to check all the fittings. BTW...
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Repairing a Stone Post
A while ago the stone post at the end of mt wall was knocked down by a delivery vehicle (it was done whilst we were out and nobody saw who it was). The post is in 3 pieces of stone (probably dates...
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6 years ago
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Stove burner not lighting despite spark ?
Having just cleaned the hob (soapy water galore) and put everything back, there is *one* burner which - despite there being a clear spark at the ignition pillar - just will not light. Put a flame near...
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6 years ago
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Damp Proofing Garage Floor
I have a garage which is attached to the main house, this is being used as a utility room/storage. Recently I noticed hard black ball shapes coming from the carpet, I looked into this and formed the...
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6 years ago
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NEFF OVEN B47CR32NOB
My new NEFF Oven language has changed back to German and the clock has moved forward by 30 minutes.. I have tried to chang it but just can't seem to. Please could you help?
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6 years ago
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Tap filter for 15 year old kitchen tap
I tried a 24mm one from my bathroom. It wouldn't fit. I bought a 22mm one and that was too small. Today at a plumbing store (that didn't stock them) I was told there are various types by different...
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6 years ago
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Trim strip matching showerwall
Anyone discovered a source for glue on matching strip for *bushboard* plastic shower wall? Easy to get for worktop edging but not yet found for showers:-( I have a partition between the bath and the...
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6 years ago
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Builders and electrics PT2
OK so they removed a door chime to plaster a wall. No big deal, however they did not know that it was powered by a mains powered transformer that was under insulation. No attempt was made to isolate...
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6 years ago
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Pond water filter ideas wanted
I have a small pond, no fish but frogs/tadpoles and other tiny creatures. Today I just took delivery of a solar powered filter/foundtain In good sunlight I get a spray over 1ft high but the filter is...
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6 years ago
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MDPE compression question
The garden taps are plumbed in below-ground MDPE and connected to the water main via a Floplast stopcock, which is at the bottom of a small vertical access chamber. Something was leaking so I've...
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Frozen gas pipes?!
I just spotted a "What to do if your gas pipes are frozen" on my electricity/gas supply company's website (EDF). Remind me, at what temperature does methane freeze?
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CO as ratkiller ?
Enjoying a nightime nightcap in the pleasant weather (a few days ago, in case you missed it). Sitting on the decking I fitted to give level access from back to patio. Opposite end of decking there's a...
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6 years ago
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New flange nuts for angle grinder
I've damaged* the nut that holds the disc onto the angle grinder. Actually, it's not the threaded nut, but the one underneath. That's not threaded but keyed onto the shaft. I suppose there's no...
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6 years ago
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13 amp plug power meter - any recommendations?
I'm finally getting around to thinking about replacing a plasma TV (not full HD, only SD tuner) if it is too power hungry. To do that I need to estimate the power drain over 24 hours (or even a week)...
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6 years ago
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Dismantling thermostatic mixer cartridge
The temperature control of our bar mixer tap/shower became very stiff (almo st unturnable) so I removed it today and free it up with a pipe wrench. Whi lst it's a lot better I really want to find out...
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