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Bespoke thin steel washer?
I've got a metal guide which clamps around and through a hole in some plastic (guide for a locking bar in a caravan external front locker). The plastic is broken and can barely hold the metal part....
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Water supply to direct un-vented hot water cylinder.
I want to install a direct un-vented hot water cylinder in a flat. The install instructions call for 22mm diameter water supply line, the main riser supply to the building is 22m and then reduces to...
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6 years ago
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Flag to show trailer corner.
Since changing cars I can't see the little trailer when towing it. I can hear it so I know it hasn't disappeared. Reversing would be a challenge! I thought about fixing flags to the rear corners so I...
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Advice sought on patching medium sized platerboard hole
Hi All I need to patch a plasterboard hole on our bathroom ceiling, due to water damage from above. I'm seeking advice on the best way to do this. I'm not yet 100% sure of the exact size (haven't cut...
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6 years ago
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Replacement combi boiler
"All modern combi boilers are much more efficient than my current 20 year old model Worcester combi boiler" "All modern combi boilers are so much more reliable than my model" "You'll show a saving of...
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6 years ago
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Reponse SL1/SL2 wireless alarm not workinf
Frien moved into house few weeks back, previous owner told them that the response sl1/sl2 alarm gad not worked fot 18 months due to all batteries need replacing including the rechargeable one in the...
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6 years ago
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Flickering LED spotlights
But not in the OPs case. The CH or fridge is not a big enough load to cause this behaviour.
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6 years ago
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Water pressure recorder
We had a Bosch washing machine that kept reporting low pressure while running. I thought it was just that machine and after a number of unrelated fails we replaced it. But now the new washing machine...
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6 years ago
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CH pressure
Dunno about high point pressure, but presumably pressure in the system generally reduces the likelihood of the boiler kettling or even of the pump impeller cavitating.
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6 years ago
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Garage floor sealing, PVA or Paving Sealer
I have an untreated concrete garage floor which I need to seal initially to glue down a threshold but generally to prevent dust from the concrete. The threshold supplier suggests a paving sealer which...
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6 years ago
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Problem with freestanding bath/shower mixer tap
We installed a freestanding bath/shower mixer tap over 12 months ago, all was fine until recently, but now when the tap has been on 'shower' mode and you turn it off, the water doesn't automatically...
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6 years ago
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Renewing electrical feed (curious)
I live on a development about 30 - 40 years old. The electricity company are laying new cables to the little substations. It is a twisted trio of red cables. I am curious as to what may have triggered...
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6 years ago
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Oops
DIY screw-up 1st vid here: funny! well, probably professional NT Redirecting...
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6 years ago
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A paint question.
I'm in the process of re-furbishing a pair of pro loudspeakers for re-sale and hopefully a vast profit. ;-) Most of the ones I've seem before are teak veneer over plywood. This pair have a factory...
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6 years ago
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BMC A series thermostat etc
Well, I finally got the old housing off, using a combination of brute force, pig ignorance and heat from a blow lamp. New one arrived and fitted. OK so far ... until the same thing happened at the...
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6 years ago
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