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    what external seal for sash windows

    I have wooden, original sash windows in a stone built property. The mastik/sealant around the windows is cracked and falling off, probably not been replaced for 25 years. I have now scraped it all off and am wondering what to replace it with. Is a standard silicone sealent ok to use or is there...
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    leak in central heating

    every morning I have to top up my central heating as the gauge indicates that it is empty, I assume there is a leak somewere. I was going to try a central heating leak sealer like Fernox F4. Wondered if anyone had any experience with it? Thanks
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    No access to stop valve

    I need to change a short length of pipe to my cold water tap in kitchen (mains water). The previous owner of my house has boarded over the mains stop valve! and I can only gain access by cutting through plaster board. Does anyone have any other ideas for disconnecting from mains for approx 10...
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    Electric shock from sink ? solution

    My local water authority recently changed all the old metal pipes in my area to plastic. Since then I have sometimes been getting a 'tingling' sensation from my sink, dishwasher and washing machine. I'm thinking that they were probably earth bonded to the metal pipes and this is no longer the...
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    Electric shock from sink ?solution

    My local water authority recently changed all the old metal pipes in my area to plastic, since then I have sometimes received small, tingling sensations from my sink, dishwasher and washing machine. I am assuming these appliances were originally earth bonded to the metal pipes and this is no...
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