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Hello. Exact same symptoms as previous post "SGS66EO2GB Water in base". The program stopped with 53mins to go with pump running continuously. The door could be opened and the pump would still run. Had both sides off and there is much dirty water in the base. The flood float seems to have cut...

Hello, We have a Vaillant boiler as above. It produces a very loud whistling noise from start-up for about 10mins and then runs normally. It has been inspected by a few engineers and this has been an ongoing problem for quite a while. :( :( .The last engineer can solve virtually anything, but...

I have a c/c cistern installed but it is very noisy when filling. This is caused because I have had to turn the ball valve to nearly closed to reduce the flow because if it was fully open, the flow would be too great and the cistern would fill too quickly. The overflow would not be able to cope...

I am trying to change the fuel filter on my Picasso Diesel but cannot remove the top of the fuel filter housing. It is the later type with an electrical connection for the heater. I believe that the top just unscrews but it will not budge. I have tried a strap wrench and oil filter wrench. Does...

We are swapping our old cooker for a much larger range type. We currently have a micropoint hose and wall fitting. Will this be OK with a larger cooker with more burners and double oven? I know that the micropoint hose is smaller than the larger bayonet type and wondered if it is of a sufficient...

My usually trusty Stihl chainsaw has now started to die when run at high revs. It starts and idles OK but revs just die off when cutting. Air filter is clean and plug is OK. Looks like I may be getting some exercise with the bowsaw!!! Any suggestions gratefully received. :cry:

I have completed all of the installation of our new kitchen and it has gone really well. However, I have to make a 90 deg worktop joint using a jig. I have all the necessary equipment ( jig, clamps router etc ). The one problem that I have is the router. It has only capacity for 8mm dia...

I have to transport a fridge/freezer ( Bosch, about 5 years old ). It is too tall for my enclosed van. Is it OK to transport it on it's side or back ( all the pipes and fins on the back are protected) ? I'm not too sure so any advice would be welcome. Thanks in advance. :)

Can anyone advise what the minimum spacing for spindles on a landing is? I know they say 100mm but this seems to refer to stair spindles? Is it the same for a horzontal handrail set up with no rake? Burbidge seem to advise 80mm but I think this may be for turned spindles where they are narrower...

Hope someone may be able to help. I have recently purchased a used Shihl 021 chainsaw which is a super little machine but I have no manual. I would like to know the basics such as fuel mixtures, maintenance etc. The Stihl USA website has an online manual for the ms210 which I thinks maybe the...

We are looking to purchase a VW Transporter, maybe ex AA, to accomodate our family. Can anyone advise where is the best place go to get insurance as the quotes we have got so far seem a bit high ( over 500.00 fully comp )? It seems that we are now into van insurance and some companies don't seem...

Does anyone know of a finish for lining paper to make it a bit more damage resistant? I have followed advice given on this site and used 1400 lining paper to cover up previously emulsioned walls that are flaking and pitted and it looks really good. However, this is ok in bedrooms but I need to...

Can anyone recommend a decent dent repair kit? We have one or two on our Picasso that are fairly minor and have not broken the paint. Have been quoted silly money to get them fixed by mobile outfits, so I thought I might fork out a few quid and have a go myself. Have seen what looks quite a...

Does anyone know how I can stop the window popping up when I exit outlook expreess. It keeps asking me if I want to compact my messages. I don't want to but how do I stop it appearing? :?

We are going to sell our Citroen Picasso, 2.0 HDI SX air con with two prev owners. 60,000 miles 51 plate fsh. Looking to buy a larger vehicle, maybe a Galaxy or VW Transporter ex AA. The Picasso runs well but has a couple of minor dents on the bonnet and boot. Is it best to get these fixed or...

We have just started hearing a whistling sound from the cambelt side of the engine. The sound is a little like a window open a fraction but it's from the engine and sounds like it is at the top of the belt near the p/s pump or alternator?The sound will only be heard when the engine is...

We have a beech effect laminated chipboard wardrobe with a large scratch down one side. Any suggestions for disguising it? The scratch is fairly deep and shows up as off white and is very obvious. Thanks in anticipation. :(

We have a badly laid concrete path in front of our house. It is sound and fairly new but doesn't look good as it has a fairly pitted surface in places where it hasn't been tamped down properly. We cannot lay anything on top as we cannot really raise the level. Any suggestions how we can make it...

We are considering creating a new opening in a cavity wall and wish to avoid the use of temporary supports as the widow is on the first floor. Do we need to use needles etc as the opening will be a maximum of 700mm? We have created other internal openings using support but these were wider and...

Does anyone know where we can find a plan or some ideas for a fitted bedroom cupboard? I am fairly adept at general carpentry with most of the necessary tools but would just like some ideas to start me off. Thanks. :?