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| Leaking Essex Flange & v hot water (by Roland Burr on 11 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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We have been plagued by a leaky essex flange for some time. I tried sealing it with LSX and it worked for a while but then started a steady trickle. This week I stripped it right back (but didn't remove the flange itself) and discovered a) whatever washer (rubber?) is inside the tank is now a devayed ... (more) |
| Back home with Q for Ed Sirett (by Mary Fisher on 11 May 2004, 19 replies) |
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Of course I could be wrong, the wine was flowing freely, but someone showed me something which she said was 'sirret'. Does anyone know what it was? ... (more) |
| Re: filthy beggar (by Mary Fisher on 11 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Wash it. Mary ... (more) |
| Gas regulations and pipe height? (by Steve North on 11 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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I want to run a gas pipe on a horizontal run just above skirting level, say 10cm above floor level in a utility room. Is this legal within the regs and do I have to cover it in any way to protect it? ... (more) |
| Record Vice Spares? (by Rick on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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I have just been given a Record woodworkers vice. The model number seems to be 52 1/2 On examination when cleaning, the spring (there's only one) appears to ... (more) |
| Re: Where To Buy This Fastening ?? (by Cicero on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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The same or similar can be found at: www.screwfix.co.uk Look for 'nut insert' ... (more) |
| Re: Eating fox? (Aldi). (by Dave Plowman on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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Every single supermarket and shed in London do it - but not at all branches. It depends on local conditions, I suppose. The local Savacentre has grids to prevent trolleys being removed from their car park, and I once saw a middle aged couple lifting a full one over this grid... ... (more) |
| A CAT5 question (by Dave Plowman on 11 May 2004, 13 replies) |
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The outlets I've bought mention T568B and T586A using what appears to be the same wiring colours but in a different sequence. What's the difference? ... (more) |
| B&D stapler DN418 (by Dave Plowman on 11 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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I've had this for ages - it actually cost less than a good hand one, and has given great service. But my stock of staples is near exhausted, and neither the sheds or my favourite decent local tool shop have them. Any ideas? ... (more) |
| Re: lath and plaster ceiling (by William Joones on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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I've done this in a couple of rooms in our flat. Walls and ceilings. Horrendous job. Couple of things I'd advise: ... (more) |
| Low water pressure (by Simon on 11 May 2004, 30 replies) |
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I have recently had a megaflow system fitted but because of very low mains water pressure the output from taps and showers is very poor. Is there a solution to this problem? ... (more) |
| Re: A.E. Headen Site Hut. (by George Bell on 11 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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Further to the above, I have worked out that it would take me too long to construct a storage building by myself, from scratch. I am willing to go up market if necessary to get one up during June/July/August. Does anyone know of and can recommend, a manufacturer of storage ... (more) |
| Re: Electricity supply cable: why are E and N combined? (by MBQ on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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On a related note here's one explanation of why we have three prongs in a plug (with a US bias) http://amasci.com/amateur/whygnd.html MBQ ... (more) |
| Re: Buy a Dyson at your peril (by geoff on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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| Re: some sort of record?? (by Michael Mcneil on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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Where did I put my battery charger? I jnow it's in here somewhere. Someone asked me to bring in my hole saws, stuff I haven't used in years. Can I find them? ... (more) |
| Re: lath and plaster ceiling (by Ian Stirling on 11 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Which should be placed outside the room to be done, with the hose blowing clean air in. I'd also change the filters first, if it was me. (However, I've used several 8cm fans in series (with spaces to stop the ... (more) |
| Hardwood garden furniture - cleaning (by Simon Gardner on 11 May 2004, 9 replies) |
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What's the best way to clean hardwood garden furniture (chairs, benches, tables) that has been left out for some years and is somewhat manky? My inclination is to take a sander over it - lightly. Any views? ... (more) |
| Re: Central heating using radiators in an open plan house with high ceilings (by Jerry Built on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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The Natural Philosopher wrote What a stupid statement. You (WE? Hah!) have not "established" anything. I have enough experience of houses with UFH to form ... (more) |
| Re: Hardwood garden furniture - cleaning (by Jerry Built on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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Um, perhaps it would have been clearer had I said "What do you want the timber to look like after cleaning?", e.g. do you just want to clean off the crap and growth, get it back to new-looking timber, or what? ... (more) |
| Re: Hardwood garden furniture - cleaning (by Jerry Built on 11 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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| Re: Single-panel radiator as solar water heater... (by Ian Stirling on 11 May 2004, 28 replies) |
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Maybe. It'll probably catch more light (less bounce off) when the sun is at a fairly steep angle to the panel (put the fins vertically). However, the thermal resistance of the thin fins will mean that the ... (more) |
| Re: Central heating using radiators in an open plan house with high ceilings (by Jerry Built on 11 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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Is that one of your past-times, then - "statin' the bleedin' obvious" ? J.B. ... (more) |
| Re: Hardwood garden furniture - cleaning (by Jerry Built on 11 May 2004, 12 replies) |
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What exactly do you mean by "manky" ? Weathered? Rotted? Is the timber varnished, oiled, or what? J.B. ... (more) |
| Re: Wall Tiling (by Jerry Built on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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Depends on the tile. Depends on the wall. Depends on the locality. Depends on the professional. J.B. ... (more) |
| Re: Pedulum action jigsaw, what does it mean/do? (by Jerry Built on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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Hi Chris, the pendulum action pushes the blade forward on the cutting stroke. You may see a fork carrying a TCT (or monkey metal!) blade guide roller behind the blade when fitted. This guide wheel pushes the blade when pendulum action is on. If ... (more) |
| Re: What is considered good space around kitchen island (by BigWallop on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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<<snipped>> Can two people pass each other comfortably and not have to squeeze past and interrupt each other working with knifes ? ... (more) |
| Damp on chimney in bedroom... condensation? (by Lago Jardin on 11 May 2004, 7 replies) |
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Hi I live in Spain but still have my house in Leeds. There is an external chimney which runs from the kitchen (the old fireplace has been bricked up) through a bedroom to the roof. Before I bought the house it was capped below ... (more) |
| Ceramic Hob (by Gummo on 11 May 2004, 9 replies) |
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One of my rings refuses to heat - is this DIYable? If so can you give me any tips or links? Gummo ... (more) |
| Electronic Thermostat - Can it be justified? (by Peter Hemmings on 11 May 2004, 18 replies) |
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Hi, I have just had trouble justifying the buying of the above to my neighbour and wondered if, with new boilers they can still be ... (more) |
| Re: Phil Kyle, Interweb Leg end (by Reverend Parson Peter Parsnip on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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| I have a Parsnip Cannon and I'm not afraid to use it. ... (more) |
| Re: Making a multiprofile Drill bit (by Rod Hewitt on 11 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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I don't suppose that something like the drill bit supplied with this: <http://www.axminster.co.uk/default.asp?part=300060> ... (more) |
| meter tails in cavity wall (by PJ on 11 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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Anyone know if it's within regs to run meter tails from meter to consumer unit inside a cavity wall? Approx length...2m ... (more) |
| Re: Yesterdays weather and burglar alarms (by PJ on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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What thundery weather?! "Michael Mcneil" <weatherlawyer@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:a03c588d1b758d865d6f89e2375b8125.45219@mygate.mailgate.org... ... (more) |
| Dyson & Other Bagless Cleaners (by troubleinstore on 11 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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I asked this question in another thread but no one responded so here it is again. I was wondering if any of the other bagless cleaners on the market were ... (more) |
| No hot water from the tank. (by NewsGroups on 11 May 2004, 4 replies) |
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Hi Have a problem with a hot water suppy. The system is a seperate CH and HW which was installed by the council some years back (property was ex-council ... (more) |
| Drawer Runners (by John on 11 May 2004, 9 replies) |
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Anybody know where I can buy drawer runners similar to these? http://www.protak.co.uk/Products/ffrunner2/rn170312.htm ... (more) |
| Re: Potterton Boiler (by Hugh on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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possibly sensor or over-heat thermostat problem? not too expensive if it is. Check the boilers manual for fault-finding, and 'phone Potterton technical dept. with the symptoms - they should give you a list of possibilities. Hugh ... (more) |
| Re: Cable locator (by romic on 11 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Is this the "Triple detector" (£11.99) that they advertise? http://makeashorterlink.com/?L24A51548 ... (more) |
| Re: Burying cables in wall - protection against nails etc. (by romic on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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The most simplest new location (from upstairs access) is down an 18 inch wide wall between two doors. However, because of the narrowness of this and the amount of cables, I will need to run cables for most of the six inches at either side of it, leaving a six inch gap in the middle. Because ... (more) |
| OIle boiler commisioning (by G&M on 11 May 2004, 11 replies) |
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Well I've installed the oil tank, boiler and large central heating system. Many thanks to all who gave really useful advice on aspects of it. It appears to run well. It's a Grant BoilerHouse 90 non-condensing as the ... (more) |
| Re: Potterton Boiler (by John on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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IMHO you should chuck it and install a replacement by a different manufacturer to save you long term grief ... (more) |
| Rejuvenating Sanded/varnished floorboards (by Stuart on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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My living room had the floorboards sanded and varnished a while back and they are looking in need of rejuvenating . I need a suggestion as to what to use that will brighten them up but not make them slippy . Any ideas welcome -shops,sheds or,preferably on-line supliers ... (more) |
| Celotex and PVC (by John Rumm on 11 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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Does anyone know if one has the same problems with PVC in contact with Celotex (or any polysiocyanurate foam for that matter), as one does with PVC and polystyrene? ... (more) |
| Baumatic cookers; any good? (by Neal Jones on 11 May 2004, 9 replies) |
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I'm tempted by a Baumatic range cooker. More specifically the BT2760 http://www.baumatic.co.uk/catalogue/theatres/bt2760.htm It will be an online job, so no chance of going to currys and fiddling ... (more) |
| RSPB slaughter wild goats. Will their killing frenzy ever stop? have they gone mad!!! another species added to their hit list. (by Derek Moody on 11 May 2004, 7 replies) |
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Here once again the RSPB CONservation hooligans have slaughtered wildlife without any real justification. In their quest for a genetically pure British Isles the RSPB have slaughtered or ordered the slaughter of millions of animals ranging from the ruddy duck to ... (more) |
| Screwfix - substandard tools (by Chris Kaley on 11 May 2004, 9 replies) |
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I'm rebuiding my kitchen. One of the more onerous tasks has been to remove all the existing tiles (all over every wall....) So I purchased a Bosch SDS drill for this job (and ... (more) |
| Re: Flymos and Ebay (by Stuart on 11 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Thats what to do-buy at £15 from the auction at York,then sell on Ebay . Nice little earner .:-) Stuart ... (more) |
| Re: some sort of record?? (by geoff on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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It's really very simple Forget it and go and look for something else ... (more) |
| Re: Potterton Boiler (by Ed Sirett on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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Is this a repeating cycle? If so its the control box. I'm not totally sure but I think the underlying cause is that the relay is stuck. Mechanical encouragement may unstick for a while. ... (more) |
| Re: Brand New UK Search Engine List your site its FREE! (by Dave S on 11 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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ERROR ! The web site you are trying to reach has exceeded the monthly Data Transfer allowance, please check back later. ... (more) |
| Re: A couple of SDS questions (by Mike Clarke on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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Thanks for the suggestion. I hadn't thought of removing it all in one lump instead of bashing air brick sized holes in it. Providing the lump isn't too firmly stuck to the surrounding woodwork this could be an interesting alternative but I'm a bit concerned about the possibility of ... (more) |
| Re: Potterton Boiler (by BigWallop on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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Not to familiar with the boiler, but does it have pilot flame or an electronic ignition system ? It could be that the main gas valve inside the boiler isn't working properly or the pilot flame / electronic ignition detector is shot. ... (more) |
| (Sort of) sleeper wall problem: any ideas? (by rrh on 11 May 2004, 5 replies) |
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10-12 years ago I packed out the gaps which had developed between the sleeper walls on top of the concrete float and the joists supporting our timber kitchen floor (1920s semi, North London). The floor had become bouncy again and with new kitchen units en route and some electrics needing ... (more) |
| Re: Cooker Hood and Gas Hob (mains) supply (by Stuart on 11 May 2004, 7 replies) |
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I cant see any need to isolate the hood from the mains just to change the filters . Nor for changing the lightbulb-just make sure the switch on the hood is "off". Stuart ... (more) |
| Re: Wall Tiling (by BigWallop on 11 May 2004, 1 reply) |
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Most companies are charging as much as £12.50 per hour labour only now 'a' days, so you can work it out from there. ... (more) |
| Re: A couple of SDS questions (by Mike Clarke on 11 May 2004, no replies) |
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The thought of tile vents had crossed my mind but I'd assumed it to be more difficult. Judging by the pictures on the Marley site it certainly looks less daunting than I'd thought. ... (more) |
| Delsey Luggage (by John on 12 May 2004, 3 replies) |
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After having the locks broken open during a check-in for a flight from the US, I now need to find a source of replacement locks. Has anyone any ideas on where I can make enquiries? ... (more) |
| Re: filthy beggar (by MAILER-DAEMON on 12 May 2004, 6 replies) |
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With suitable ingenuity, I'm sure most things can become 'removable'. What model is it? How does the bag appear to be attached? - Does it perhaps have a crud covered clamp or clip inside, or is it secured in ... (more) |
| TT or PME ? (by Wheelbarrowbob on 12 May 2004, 2 replies) |
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My brother has an intermitttent faullt on his ring circuit, with the mcb tripping, its an old board with mcbs and an ELCB. His supply is from a pole in the garden , TT system i thought with earth leakage protection, but he has had a spark round ( tripped twice today ) who reckons its a PME system. All i have ... (more) |
| Possible washing machine problem (by Dave Baker on 12 May 2004, 11 replies) |
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It's begun to strike me that my old Hotpoint washing machine doesn't get collars and cuffs as clean as it did 10 years ago when it was new. Maybe it's my imagination or maybe it's just that all my shirts are old and f**ked. There are no obvious operating problems so I'm wondering if the water isn't being ... (more) |
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