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Any thoughts on how to reattach the shade to base of lamp. The shade looks like glass but I am sure it is some sort of `plastic` with leading. As image shows the shade part at bottom that connects is narrow about 4 cms. so in my opinion weak. There is no other support for the shade. I can't...

Just a question..... In a combi central heating system why does it need to be pressurised as it has a pump to circulate the water? Would this not circulate the water without having pressure?

Moderators note: Note that this forum does not support DIY gas work. Baxi 100 HE plus combi. Several years old gas boiler. boiler was leaking but working ok, it was the expansion tank and the condensate filter causing leak, he also cleaned out the heat exchanger. After getting fitted (by...

Have a Baxi combi 100 HE plus boiler. My understanding is it will be around 14 years old so likely will need replacing in near future although still working ok. The pipe that comes from the top of the boiler to the outside for exhaust fumes has developed a drip (from the condensation) As likely...

I am replacing a small section of a wooden window frame (about 10 inches) I have copied the part quite accurately but wondering about the left and right sides should I pack the sides with 2 part filler then insert the `new part` to get a good seal before painting. As it stands the gap would be...

I have a very small drip which I think originates from the flow cartridge, so I want to take the cartridge out and clean it. I am however concerned as to how much pressure I can apply with a spanner so that I don't `twist` the pipework. Should I just go for it or is there any way to counter...

See attached image. I need to connect a toilet cistern to the mains inlet, Plumber got all the pipework in place with isolating valves, I now have to connect it. A. elbow joint, would this be a 3/4 inch female to male and would I use PTFE tape to seal it on the cistern side? The flexi hoses...

mitsubishi Space star.. The heating controls have stopped working. When you turn the control it sort of springs back so I cant set to windscreen or say to blow air downward. I need to access the workings behind the knob on the dashboard. How do I do this? Do i have to rip apart the...

I have a toyota space star and the front passenger seatbelt wont click into the `anchor` the belt just comes straight back out again. I am doubting if it is repairable, can this part be disassembled? how do I remove this part? I can see the bolt that holds it but need to remove the knob for...