Maybe OT: Domestic Safety Tips...
(24 messages)
Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:15:31 +0100
.... but the solutions will be DIY.
I'm looking for tips for how to make my house safer for my 9 month old
who has just learnt to crawl and pull himself up into a standing position.
There are plenty of things on my radar ...
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Outside tap dumb plumbing question
(9 messages)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 13:30:52 +0100
I want to move our outside tap, and thought it about time I got a new one
(with a check valve).
So, do I screw this
http://makeashorterlink.com/?X19E213CB
into this
http://makeashorterlink.com/?O2BE343CB
? (then connect ...
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AEG HD8760M cooker hood
(2 messages)
Date: 9 Sep 2005 04:44:22 -0700
Any one got one of these hoods - are they any good or is it a case of
form over funtion??
See a pic here
http://www.trade-appliances.co.uk/_7246_AEG_HD8760M.html&h=250&w=185&sz=6&tbnid=PqoyYBqSnU0J:&tbnh=106&tbnw=78&hl=en&start=4&prev=/images%3Fq%3DHD8760M%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg ...
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laying carpet on top of laminate flooring
(23 messages)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 12:27:09 +0100
Is this a good idea or does it create problems?
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flexies on rads
(10 messages)
Date: 9 Sep 2005 03:56:13 -0700
.... can you use flexible tap connectors on radiators? mate wants to
leave the exixting valves in place and connect up a towel rail, keeping
old rad in case he moves so he can put room back to how it was?
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Wood floor underlay & other tips needed please.
(2 messages)
Date: 9 Sep 2005 03:22:43 -0700
Ok. Wood floor over concrete floor
I Know I need a DPC. Do I need to tank the floor or will a polythene
DPC suffice.
Underlay, what's the best and or most cost efficient ? I know these are
unlikely to be one and the same ...
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Shower Problems Resolved, Possibly!?
(11 messages)
Date: 9 Sep 2005 03:19:43 -0700
Hello All
For those of you that were following my shower problems:
I had the shower engineer in today (plumber!) and he found out what was
causing the cycling of the pump.
For the cycling of the pump after the hot water ...
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Online Electrical components
(3 messages)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 10:23:42 +0100
Hi All,
Does anybody know of any good (& cheap) online sites for
ordering "MK" electrical sockets and switches (inc. Datacomms sockets)
Regards and
Thankx in advance
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Online supplier of self-install glazing and french doors
(10 messages)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 10:21:20 +0100
As subject, all google seems to turn up is safestyle and the like.
I'm not after buying online tbh, I just want and idea of what sizes are
available and at what cost
thanks !
San
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Vacuum motor repair
(19 messages)
Date: 9 Sep 2005 02:20:10 -0700
i have an old Henry vacuum cleaner and recently it's started making a
'bzzzzzt' noise like an arc welder when running. It is also a bit
stinky. it's an electrical arc-y sort of smell iyswim?
is it likely that it's just the ...
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Cutting question?
(5 messages)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 08:20:18 +0100
Problem: A sheet of chipboard (about 1/2inch) with a sheet of plastic
(actually part of a skylight) above it. I want to remove about 1/2inch from
the edge of the chipboard without cutting into the plastic - what do I use?
I ...
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Shower room Ceiling
(2 messages)
Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 23:31:25 GMT
Any suggestions for a ceiling of a shower room 170cm x 108cm (260cm
height). Walls and floor will be fully tiled. At present it is just
painted (and peeling) plaster.
--
David Clark
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Sink sealing washers.
(18 messages)
Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 22:47:44 GMT
I have replaced my sink but am not sure which side ti big rubber washer goes
on. There is a plughole bit, large rubber washer and a large black nut.
Does the washer go under the plughole part i..e. above the sink or below ...
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Traditional Sliding Weight Sash Window Reveal
(4 messages)
Date: 8 Sep 2005 15:10:25 -0700
On a timber frame house, should the window be attached to the frame,
span the cavity, or hang off the brickwork?
Also, I need at least a "100mm reveal" for conservation purposes, but
I'm getting different stories on what ...
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Wall Elbow Retaining Nut
(1 messages)
Date: 8 Sep 2005 14:46:30 -0700
Hello All
I'm after a retaining nut which will fit to a wall elbow, I think this
is the right word for it. Basically its the part the hand shower hose
attaches to and it fits flush with the wall. It didn't come with
anything ...
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Bannisters
(6 messages)
Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 22:44:17 +0100
Hi all.
Stair bannister time... My (Loft) stairs are in & they have short posts
where the newels go, with holes in them... How exactly do I fix the
newels to the posts that are there? DO the newels come with large ieces
of ...
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A question of Window Cills
(6 messages)
Date: 8 Sep 2005 14:24:02 -0700
Now I know this is a stupid question but I'm trying to get my head
around measuring up for windows for a timber frame opening.
When you're looking at the opening from the exterior does the top of
the cill (reconstituted stone ...
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WC issue - please help!
(25 messages)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 22:15:39 +0100
Hi
Sorry to post here if wrong group but I am after some answers to a couple of
questions and I have been pointed in this direction!
I have just moved into a rented property (23/07) and the downstairs wc
appears to be ...
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Electrical query
(7 messages)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 21:27:36 +0100
Hi all,
I've a query for any electricians out there, especially 'Part P' people! I
had a central heating system fitted yesterday, but the electrician couldn't
make it out until today, when I was unfortunately back in work ...
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Hinges and other hardware
(12 messages)
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:57:29 +0100
Anyone know where to buy fixtures and hardware like hinges/latches of
different types. I'm thinking about small hinges/latches for small wooden
boxes etc.
The only place i've looked really is wickes. They seem to be more ...
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