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    Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 dishwasher

    Ok 80quid is cheaper than a new machine if i do it myself, why would this pump only show a fault on the one prog. do i need to get too it from the bottom of the unit would i have to put the washer on its side.
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    Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 dishwasher

    Thank you, this pump will be in the base of the machine I expect, what would be the best way to get at it please. Is it likley the pump itself needs replacement. Thanks.
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    Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 dishwasher

    I have double checked and I was incorrect, it is the eco and prewash led flashing. In the instruction book it suggests this may be due to a blocked filter but this is not the case. I have also noted that somtimes after filling with water the unit does not always make it as far as opening...
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    Hotpoint Aquarius FDW60 dishwasher

    I am having the following trouble, I always have used the fast wash prog. But now it operates as normal untill just after the powder draw opens, then it emptys the water and the green leds prewash and normal begin to flash ( on the left hand set ) and the machine stops. You then have to...
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    gas meter readings

    I have a mechanical digital gas meter, does the read out show kwhours of gas used. For example if the read out increases by one digit does this mean one kwhour has been used.
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    electricity meter reading

    I have a meter that has mechanical digits with a silver disc that rotates. Does the read out show the kwhours used ie if it increases by one digit does that indicate the use of one kwhour.
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    Halogen wall lights

    I have three of these in the lounge they give a very good light. They are controlled via a dimmer switch when I dim them down do they use less power and does that reduce the cost.
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    engineers manual for Europlex 3gs and Aplex ( onboard kp)

    Does anyone have this manual please I have a few of these to look at plus a coulple of Aplex with on board keypads. They are giving me nightmares :cry:
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    wood flooring in a conservatory

    I have a upvc conservatory approx 11sq meters. I wish to lay a wood floor, which type would be best laminate or solid wood and any advice I would wellcome.
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    Unusual PIR requirement.

    The Honeywell has pulse count adjustment, on its fastest setting it is very very quick I cannot think of another any faster and the price is low enough for you to buy one and see if it will do.
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    Unusual PIR requirement.

    If you require a very qick pir and very good false alarm rejection look at Honeywell IS215T around £8 I have used lots on bells only and remote signalling systems over a few years with no troubles. Of course they are made in China but what is not ?
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    Clicking in rads when central heating turns on

    I had a new combe boiler fitted last year when my old boiler and header tank were removed. The system was cleaned out etc. and the system has inhibiter in, now I think the clicking is the sudden increase in presure in the steel rads when the pump starts up. It goes on for about 15 to 30...
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    Engine oil

    Can you mix oil ie if you need to top up between service and you are not sure make of oil in engine. Does it do any harm if semi synthetic and fully synthetic are mixed if the grade is similar.
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    radio remote thermostats

    I have been told about these that you can move the unit around the house as you wish. I have a fixed Dryton unit at the moment in the small bedroom, would I replace that with the receiver unit and then fit the transmitter/thermostat in another room as required. Could someone advice please...
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    Removing redundant flue

    I have a redundant wall mounted water heater with a large " silver " rectangular balanced flu through to the outside of the bungalow. I find I am getting cold air coming through now that winter is here so has soon as things improve I am going to get rid. Is the best way to fill the hole...
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    Lost keys to backdoor upvc.Can I change locks myself?

    Just changed 3 locks yesterday myself see www.abs-secure.co.uk and select the video. Now as has been said you do need the key to unlock the door first I assume it is locked. Depending on the quality of the lock and if it is the bog standard type you may be able to " bump " it open to find...
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    upvc door locks

    Further to my post I have discovered that the distributer/makers of AVOCET ABS cylinders is just around 4 miles away and I have arranged to collect three this pm. They seem to be highly rated in on line revues and I hope to fit them today.
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    upvc door locks

    My doors are fitted with locks that use a key looking simillar to a yale key and the door handle has to be pushed upwards before you can lock the door. I am told that the locks can be broken from the outside removed and the door opened with a screwdriver. I am also informed that there is a...
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    12v garden/pond lights

    I have a set of 3 12v 10w ( mr11 ) lights which are powered via a ac/ac adapter. The adapter is 240 ac in 12v ac out at 2500mA 30va. This adapter has gone, no o/p the mains is ok to the unit, but even with all bulbs and cables out there is no 12v. Could I use a 12v dc power supply with...
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    Hotpoint WF860p

    Thank you upon examination it was found that the plug to the heater unit had come adrift.
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