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Is it possible to dump the video part and just replace the handset so he has audio and can open the door (lives on 4th floor walkup)?? Looked on eBay - nada so far. Will save a search - thanks.

Hi, A friend has an old video door entry unit in his flat which is all kinds of broken. He'd prefer to replace it with a never model (this one looks very old), and I can't find any newer Selti models. Is there such a thing as a universal video door entry unit that is compatible? If so, can...

And tobansw This is a toxic site. Someone just 'accused' me of being a banker, like that profession is something to be intrinsically derided without consequence, whereas I simply say I've had bad experiences in the past being overcharged and want to buy my own parts, and somehow I've...

I said 250 plus labour. I appreciate there are high costs in being a plumber and never once disputed the labour costs. My initial post was hardly inflammatory, all I wanted was to save a few pounds given I'd been ripped off in the past. Yes, picking up parts obviously costs a bit more but I...

Thanks - gonna test the valves but if they're not great will call a pro.

I really didn't.... all i said was I didn't want to be gouged which is totally fair. Not all plumbers are as honest (or sanctimonious) as you. Do you just go through threads here looking for ways to be offended by off-hand comments? Dude - I really didn't say anything rude. I just don't know...

Jesus Christ dude - get a life. I didn't say all plumbers were ripoff artists, but just speaking from a bad experience and wanted to buy parts myself in advance. Seriously, what do you gain by hijacking this thread with your BS?

Is changing the head quite simple? How can I tell if I need to change the whole thing rather than just the head?

Sorry seem to have struck a cord. I live in London and some of the people I've dealt with in the past have charged well above market rate for parts. I replaced a garbage disposal a few years back and he charged me 250£ for the unit plus his labour. 5 years later, I bought the same one at...

Hi Guys - I have read other threads about the complexity of replacing the pump oneself but was wondering how hard it would be to replace mine specifically? I've attached a picture. Basically, it makes a very loud grinding noise when its running. Not sure if the whole pump needs replacing or...

Thanks, that makes sense. I have the plumber coming again on Wednesday, will pass along these suggestions and hope we can find the root of the problem. Any other ideas?

So I had the GSR guy come in, and he said the fireplace, pipes etc., aren't leaking so have to come up with a new reason for the smell. Underneath the sink there is a definite stinky smell -- unsure if the overall egg smell and this are related. My flat happens to sit on top of the...

Yah, just had it cleaned and it happens immediately before anything would have time to vapourize!

Great. Thanks. Any good ones in SW7 London you can recommend?

Dear DIYnot community, I live in a flat in London, and have had a very strong rotten egg smell in my flat when the gas fireplace is on. The strange part, though, is that the source of the smell doesn't always appear to be right at the fireplace, and can be smelled along the wall and into...