Leaking toilet cistern
(4 messages)
Date: 17 Sep 2005 15:05:38 -0700
I have a small crack in the cistern and water is slowly leaking out -
is there anything i can use to seal it as a temporary measure?.
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boarding out a loft plus adding extra insulation
(2 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 20:42:51 GMT
Hi
Having given into the need to board my loft please advise re my thoughts
as to the best way forward
there are 2 4by2 timbers running north/south with 4by2 timbers at equal
spacing running east/west below them
Given ...
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cavity wall insulation
(6 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 20:38:19 +0000 (UTC)
Maybe not quite DIY but still ...
My seat-of-the-pants measurements and observations tell me that the
cavity insulation in our house could be a lot better.
The cavities are filled with small pea-sized polystyrene beads ...
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MCB -> RCBO
(8 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 20:23:45 +0000 (UTC)
I've got no RCCB protection at all in my new home. (Recently built
apartment)
I'm thinking of changing out the MCB for an RCBO - not a difficult job,
and there's plenty of space in the CU.
But, is this a part P notifiable ...
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running electric cable
(5 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 21:05:31 +0100
I would like to run an electric cable under a 4 inch insulated floor. The
floor insulation is covered with 18mm t+g chipboard flooring. If I run the
cable through a plastic tubing first, then under the insulation, can anyone ...
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Help with gas oven
(1 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:30:19 +0000 (UTC)
Hi
has anyone got any idea what is wrong and how to how we can repair our gas
oven,
which lights up as normal to the low/starting flame, but then wont 'fire up'
to get to the correct temperature? it appears that something ...
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Back boiler connections - plumbing
(3 messages)
Date: 17 Sep 2005 12:07:11 -0700
I currently have a back boiler which for various reasons I want to swap
to a combi - the combi being located in a different position. Im trying
to identify the pipes into the back boiler, ther are 3 22mm pipes,
could somesone ...
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Potterton Profile 50e ignition problems
(9 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:34:40 +0100
Hi,
My Potterton Profile 50e has been starting only intermittently recently.
I've been trying to figure out what the problem is using the handy
fault finding chart at the back of the boiler manual, but I'm not too
sure exactly ...
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problems with new thermostatic shower fitting
(3 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:13:19 +0100
I've just installed a new thermostatic shower fitting which is connected to
a combi feed and mains cold. The water comming out is cold. Is there a way
to adjust the inlet preasure for the cold water or could it be I have a ...
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Potterton EP2002 Central Heating Controller installation Guide ?
(4 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 18:48:53 +0100
Does anyone know where i can download an installation guide / wiring diagram
for a Potterton EP2002 heating controller. I need to fit a hot water
thermostat to the controller, currently have an old mechanical wax type
termostat ...
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"Alan Holmes"
(10 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 18:36:31 +0100
If you threaten me again, my Dave has promised to go around to your
place and FAQ you.
Is that clear?
Edith. ...
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firebox paint?
(3 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 18:30:47 +0100
Anyone suggest a black paint I can use to cover the inside of my fireplace
which obviously needs to be heat resistant?
Thanks
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PC in unearthed socket
(21 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 16:39:48 GMT
I shall be taking my old PC to the Netherlands, to use in the MIL's
house when we're there on holiday. It's got a standard UK PSU with earth
connection. Trouble is, sockets in NL don't have earth connections,
except in places ...
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Piainting Gloss With A Roller
(9 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 17:08:18 +0100
I have a previously painted door to recoat with Johnstone's Gloss .I
have already rubbed it down and undercoated it .I am contemplating
using a roller to apply the gloss ..Any tips .What sort of roller .I
have a short fleece ...
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Dormers
(1 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 15:16:48 +0000 (UTC)
Could someone explain to me why a dormer being built can extend to the rear
external wall if the property is a house, but has to be built set back if
the property is flats?
tia
Hugh
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Airlock??
(3 messages)
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 15:00:49 +0000 (UTC)
Can anybody help please? This morning I changed two tap washers (kithen and
bathroom sink). In order to do the bathroom one (hot) I had to turn off the
hot water header tank feed to the immersion heater tank. This was very ...
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Broken Patio door Lever
(4 messages)
Date: 17 Sep 2005 07:49:28 -0700
Hi there,
Having moved into a new house that has rear patio doors, I've found
that
the lever that operates the locking mechanism on one side is snapped.
The lock all works (it's the kind where you shut the door, pull the
lever ...
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TRVs - although not quite diy
(3 messages)
Date: 17 Sep 2005 07:47:40 -0700
I had British Gas in (under contract) to fix my heating system today,
and while the engineer was here he gave me a quote for supply & fit of
11 TRVs and re-fill the system with Fernox F00079, which came in at
脗拢355.
The question ...
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Burying Cable
(6 messages)
Date: 17 Sep 2005 07:03:08 -0700
Hi,
Next month Im planning (in conjunction with my patio work) to fit
recessed LED lights into the actual patio slabs.
>From previous posts Ive got the wiring worked out but now I need to
think about what happens to the ...
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Boiler and Broadband Problem
(11 messages)
Date: 17 Sep 2005 06:43:29 -0700
Sounds strange but its true! When my boiler is running (Glow Worm
ultimate), if you are standing near the boiler you can hear what sounds
like a hissing noise.
This happens probably once every 10 minutes or so. This seems ...
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