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JCB planer belt replacement   (4 messages)   Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 08:32:42 GMT
I have a JCB (JCBD-PP900) Planer bought from Argos (yes I know...) which has already eaten its way through two rubber belts. I can`t for the life of me find replacements anywhere - tried all the sheds.. Is there anywhere online ...

Towel Rail Newbie   (2 messages)   Date: 8 Sep 2005 01:24:16 -0700
Hi, I've had a heated towel rail fitted in place of a standard radiator by my plumber. He told me that one of the top welds is leaking and the rad needs replacing. I'm going to try to replace the rad myself, but I have ...

Lath & Plaster Ceiling   (40 messages)   Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 08:43:46 +0100
Hi, Whats the easist way ro remove a Lath & Plaster ceiling ? To be exact, how to remove the plaster as I want to keep the lath to put the plasterboard on. Allthough its cracked and water damaged it still seems pretty ...

Replacing shower mixer valve   (2 messages)   Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 16:26:29 +0100
I am considering a style change to the bathroom which will include the changing of all taps and the shower mixer valve. I have seen the style I am after but am unsure of the procedure for replacing the mixer valve. Taking ...

Replacing shower mixer valve   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 16:18:58 +0100
I am considering a style change to the bathroom which will include the changing of all taps and the shower mixer valve. I have seen the style I am after but am unsure of the procedure for replacing the mixer valve. Taking ...

Dyson DC11 blew up   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 10:26:24 +0100
Pufter Wrote: > My 18 month old dyson blew up. There was acrid smoke & sparks shooting > out from it. I took the thing apart to find a 1p coin in the case. I > can't tell if this actually got sucked into the motor, though ...

No Nails removal   (1 messages)   Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 10:42:32 +0100
Could anybody advice me how to remove old dried on No Nails from plastic coated metal. -- shushin ...

Drills   (1 messages)   Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 13:04:26 +0100
I have read the FAQ for drills and drill bits but neither have answered my question. I am shopping around for a drill, one that will drill through wood then brick to a total depth of 16mm: to re-affix a wooden gate post ...

Where have I seen this...   (5 messages)   Date: 7 Sep 2005 14:02:06 -0700
I recently saw a sort of 'combination' bath screen and shower curtain rail. There was a narrow glass panel to make a good seal against the wall and the top of the bath and then a right-angled shower rail running around and ...

Door slamming   (12 messages)   Date: 7 Sep 2005 13:43:43 -0700
I have a door that when closed normally slams against the frame and due to the plasterboard partitions the frame is set into the slam reverberates around the whole flat. Other than coating the frame with bubblewrap any ideas? Cheers E ...

These are expensive!   (9 messages)   Date: 7 Sep 2005 13:21:15 -0700
Surely this can't be right - for a shower rail...! www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=101204&ts=24290&id=25630 ...

how do I unblock a saniflo wc   (6 messages)   Date: 7 Sep 2005 12:33:14 -0700
.... apart from "carefully" ...

fixing foamex to plasterboard   (3 messages)   Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 19:19:21 +0100
Anyone any suggestions for an adhesive for doing this? ...

Router Table   (4 messages)   Date: 7 Sep 2005 11:14:21 -0700
Hi, I've seen a lot of talk on here about routers, tables etc, so time for my first question! Never used one before, but want one for making work such as garden furniture construction easier. ( e.g. mortice / tennon joints ...

Shower Tray Base MIx   (4 messages)   Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 18:13:35 +0000 (UTC)
I will be puting a shower base down in the morning onto an exterior ply 'sledge'. What strength should the sand & Cement be (4:1, 5:1...) and should it be reasonably dry or sloppy so the base settles into it? Cheers John ...

Flat roof recommendations please.   (6 messages)   Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 17:31:08 GMT
At the present time I believe the flat roof to my bungalow loft conversion to be in good condition but would like to have it resurfaced this time before problems develop! I am considering the various alternatives - Sarnasil ...

Gas supply 'capped off'   (14 messages)   Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 18:12:39 +0100
Hi, just moved into our new home which was 'mothballed' by a property maintenance company for a few weeks. When we had the gas meter changed from key to normal, the gas man said that the supply had been 'capped off' and ...

upholstery cleaning product ?   (4 messages)   Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 18:02:45 +0100
Hi all, i have a suite (settee and an armchair) which is about 5 years old. It lives in a pet free/smoke free home and the house is always kept very tidy by my main squeeze. The suite is made of a heavy fabric which is kind ...

Condensing Boiler efficency with existing radiators etc...   (25 messages)   Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 17:00:58 +0100
I am about to replace our 1960's Thorn M gas boiler with a Condensing boiler.. Evidently condensing boilers run more efficiently than non-condensing boilers. But my understanding is that they rely on a return temperature ...

Fio all those who love Dixons as much as I do..;-)   (47 messages)   Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 16:27:53 +0100
http://news.ft.com/cms/s/1571a61a-1f6d-11da-853a-00000e2511c8.html ...