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Hello again I asked about this fan in my bathroom (wetroom) last year as it runs at a trickle (very quiet) with the light off and switching on the light turns it up a notch for extra extraction -...
I need to fit a new thermostatic valve onto my radiator. Does anybody know roughly how much water is held in a radiator? It is about 4ft long, has two panels and lots of fins inside.
Many thanks...
There are 3 wires in the light fitting, live, neutral, and earth. There are only 2 coming from the ceiling, live and neutral. What do I do with the earth? Instructions say it must be earthed, but to...
I've acquired a brace drill which is stamped Robt Sorby. There is also a small rectangle containing a saltire. Elsewhere on the metal another saltire occurs, but not enclosed. Does anyone know if this...
How do you change the light bulb?
I put my wardrobe along an outside wall but now the colder weather is here the back of it feels slightly damp (could just be cold).I saw a post about this but cannot find it now. I am thinking along...
I have a 12 volt electric drill with two batteries. I charged one but failed to follow the instruction of waiting fifteen minutes before charging the other battery. Now the charger will not charge at...
Leaking u bend under bath. Unscrewed and cleaned out all grunge, and assorted clips etc. Refitted all but still small leak. Should I apply sealant at the screw connection?
I have an item which I want to sell on e-bay, and I don't know what to call it. The device is 18 inches long and is consists of 3 long strips of rosewood, screwed together at one end, but pivoting at...
Can anybody advise about what to do with the remaining liquid when an object has been cleaned of rust using a home washing soda/ battery charger set up for electrolysis? Is it best to use a fresh mix...
we have just moved house and noticed a small leak from the rubber gromit at the top back of the toilet where a plastic pipe comes out and goes to the bottom of the cistern,has this gromit have to have...
I want to make some slate shabby chic hearts, and want to know how I go about cutting the slates into shape. Any help please?...
Hi we have a central heating system plumbed in 10mm Throughout I want to upgrade it to 22mm for the main run then reduce the pipe down to 15mm to each rad. At the moment each rad has a 10mm pipe to...
I'll describe the type of central heating system i have. Ideal boiler with a pump next to it a room stat in the hall and a clock to control the on and off times of the system.The system also has...
I have a cheap "canvas"stretched over a frame,could anyone suggest a glue to stick photo paper onto the "canvas" that would stick well with no wrinkling of the paper? Thanks.......
Hi :) I need to purchase an electric sander. I did buy one, but it's absolute rubbish and doesn't seem to be doing much to the wood I need to sand. Can anyone recommend one, nothing too expensive,...
Our house is "new build" and am thinking (just thinking mind) about installing a wood burning stove in place of the gas fire. Lots of pro s and con s I know and my wife is not too keen. One burning...
I have a small part of my garden which I would like to cover with coloured aggregate. It is shaped like a right angled triangle of which the base is 400cms long(13ft), the upright 245 cms (8ft)and the...
Can anyone tell me why a electric plug on my r gets hot, I don't know why as the wire to the plug socket is heavy enough to take the current.
Thanks....
I have a mixer tap that has those flexible pipes attached to it, they can't be removed because they are captive in the actual body of the tap. They are 8mm, unfortunately the copper pipes that supply...
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