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Good day, I need to replace my power shower pump (a Newteam Varispeed 50) that lasted eleven years! While used 3 to 5 times daily. That was a good pump! Can anyone recommend a suitable replacement within £150 to £240 that might last eight years or more? Access is not easy as it's behind the...

How old was the paint and has it ever been stored close to 5 degrees centigrade or less. If so, that will be the problem.

Hi I need to replace the fuel filter on a 2001 1.3 Fiesta (Endura) but can't disconnect the fuel lines from it. Is a special tool required? (I gave up being on the spanners years ago.) If I depress the 2 small white buttons on the connectors I still can't disconnect the darn fuel lines...

It's a little difficult to know what the "plastic film" is that you refer to, but you could try this; note the part about a preliminary test first. Classidur Universal Primer Xtrem "Use as a binding primer on wood, old, but sound paint, ceramic tiles, non-ferrous metals and, following a...

The OP is asking about primer, not gloss :D Johnstones do a MDF primer. http://www.johnstonestrade.com/products/product-display/mdf-primer

They add a disclaimer to avoid that: Note : Whilst leading-edge technology has been used in the development of this product, the nature of solvent-based paints means that they will all discolour over time. The rate of discolouration is faster in areas with no natural or UV light.

If resource is not a problem, think what canal lock gates are made from. Here's a nice little vid. http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/our-work/major-works/building-lock-gates Hope that helps

For dcdec, I've heard that the company that make xim (Zamix) have gone bust, so UK supplies will soon run out. Just saying ... :)

How about having the new floor fitted first and then asking the painter how they will guarantee the new floor is not tarnished in any way? He/she might suggest some extra expenditure, for example: http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/h/HARD_FLOOR_PROTECTA_FILM/

I doubt that is due to sanding (look closely at your first pic). Try reposting the question into the Plastering and Rendering forum ? //www.diynot.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=32

The yellowing is probably due to the paint you bought. If you can live with a nice satin finish, the following will look really good and last well. Prep first; clean/degrease + light abrasion to remove (any) old brush marks. Use this as an 'undercoat' (it is actually a primer that...

Take care with old paint in a 1960's house in case it contains lead. http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121015000000/www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/InYourHome/KeepingSafeAtHome/DG_179814...

A useful reference: