Atlas Oil Tanks
(1 messages)
Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2005 21:36:29 +0100
We need to replace our present oil tank and the local OFTEC registered installer
has suggested the Atlas 2500HA. Has anyone in the newsgroup purchased one or
knows anything about them?
Googling doesn't give very much information
TIA
Pepper
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Underfloor heating
(1 messages)
Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2005 19:07:12 GMT
Haven't posted here for many years, now I've read the stuff on the faq, and
I'm interested in putting in an area of underfloor heating at home, any
thoughts about the water or electric heating methods? Recommends?
Experiences ...
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BT Extension Point
(5 messages)
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 22:02:22 +0100
Rather than buying one of these kits for putting in an extra phone point
(where you get a moulded splitter plug, cable, and socket), can I hardwire
straight off the back of an existing extension? If so, is it just a case of ...
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Group DWS-Home Improvements company
(3 messages)
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 15:46:41 +0100
Group DWS :
Is a leading Home Improvements Company, based in Northern Ireland. We
specialise in: Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Roofline, Fascia, soffits,
guttering, Gas Central Heating, Heating Conversions, Gas installations ...
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Driilled into power cable @##!!
(9 messages)
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 21:54:08 GMT
Whilst putting up a picture I drilled into the wall and hit a sunken 240v
power cable going to a 13amp plug socket. It threw the house trip but when
I reset it all seems to work okay & the socket works fine (although I
haven't ...
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Trick?
(5 messages)
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 11:38:20 GMT
How do you get a flat, shiny finish on your plaster?
I can get it flat - but not shiny!!!
TIA.
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Air conditioners running costs
(2 messages)
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 08:53:37 +0000 (UTC)
Looking at the portables available in the sheds at 12000 BTU
Any idea as to the power consumption of such a unit?
I wonder if my leecy bill will be hammered on 8 hour a day use in this hot
weather?
Tony
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Skylight/ access
(1 messages)
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 08:33:10 GMT
Thanks people. All makes sense. I'll let you know if I have any problems.
Gil.
From: "keith_765" <kipper@btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: Skylight/ access
Date: 22 June 2005 20:03
"BigWallop" <spam.guard@_spam_guard ...
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Painting Railings
(1 messages)
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 23:02:03 +0000 (UTC)
What is the quickest and most effective way of painting railings in
Hammerite paint. I have a set of new galvanised railings to paint in
Hammerite. The railings are 40 foot long and 4 foot high, vertical rails
are 6" apart ...
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Skylight/ access
(3 messages)
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 16:19:57 GMT
I am fed up climbing up the outside of my house to do roof repairs (Its a
very big, very old roof). I am going to cut an access panel in the flat roof
part so that I can get access from the loft space.
Does any one have any ...
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Little red spiders
(6 messages)
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 15:56:31 +0000 (UTC)
Got loads of the bastards! Upstairs, downstairs you name it they appear.
Anyone got any ideas?
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Cleaning paint off block
(2 messages)
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 20:14:32 GMT
Anyone recommend something to get paint off blockpaving. Paint was spilt in
the garage and unfortunately there was a bit walked onto the paving.It's
masonry paint.
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outside tap problem ?
(6 messages)
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 19:06:56 +0100
I want to fit an outside tap in the back garden so its easier to water the
plants ect, but the problem I have is the kitchen and all the water pipes
are at the front of the house ! which means plumbing something in from the
front ...
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Plumbing Gas and Corgi
(5 messages)
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 09:59:13 +0100
I'd like to change the 3 way valve on the central heating as the radiators
are getting hot
when just the hot water is selected on my gas boiler. (Valve sezied I'm sure
of that)
I've been told I'm not allowed to do it because ...
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FAQ: Want to ask a DIY question? Here's how. (Version 13)
(1 messages)
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 00:15:50 GMT
This is an introduction to the UK.D-I-Y newsgroup for new and
experienced Do-It-Yourselfers in the United Kingdom. If you want help,
or just want to find out more about a problem before calling in 'the
professionals' you are ...
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Prefinished floor too shiny
(2 messages)
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:05:27 +0100
I've just finished laying an oak floor with prefinished boards. It looks
good, but it reflects so much light that from certain angles it looks far
too shiny and you can't see the grain of the wood. Is there any way of
removing ...
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MDF bath panel with plinth
(1 messages)
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 15:40:59 +0100
How do you fit the bath panel and plinth it said it was adjustable but all
you get is the panel and plinth nothing to screw it on with or to adjust it.
Thank you for any help.
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new electrics regulations
(9 messages)
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 11:18:39 +0100
Read at our local DIY store that any major electrical work (i.e. re-wire)
must either be carried out by
electrician or you must advise the local planning council about your work
Does this mean I can do it mysefl provided ...
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Water pump
(6 messages)
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 09:18:29 +0100
Hello
I don't suppose this is strictly on topic, but I wonder if there is anyone
here who knows about water pumps. What I want to do is pump water up from a
small stream on some land that I have as an allotment. The stream ...
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Toilet leaks at soil pipe exit
(7 messages)
Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 16:59:26 +0100
Hello
My toilet leaks at the soil pipe exit.. It is a new toilet and I have used
a WC connector pipe from B&Q that has a rubber gasket to fit over the soil
pipe exit but it leaks at the rubber. I suspect this is because ...
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