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I have a spare Horstmann 425 Tiara programmer but the back has been taken off and it requires putting back together. I cant work out how to do this. Has anyone got a parts diagram as to where the parts fit? cheers.

I would like some advice on the following problem that i have- I have an extension that has a roof 6mts wide by 3.5mts deep. The existing guttering is the normal size but it prevents me from changing some fence panels. I would like to change the guttering for the mini profile type. Would...

I have never used these type of fittings before. I always use soldered or compression joints. I have a small alteration job to do and the first joint will be very awkward to get to. Using a push-fit fitting will make life much easier. From a plumbers point of view:- 1.what do you think of...

Turned my stopcock off today to change some taps and when i tried to turn it back on it only moves a tiny bit (even with a spanner). I have just a trickle of water comming through. It will still turn off but will only turn on a little. :( I need to fit a new stopcock. I have done a bit of...

I am looking to install a new wired alarm system but cannot decide on a make. I am looking for reliability, ease of installation, ease of use, etc. Are there any alarm engineers out there who can recommend a particular make and model of alarm from experiance? Also i am looking at the...

I am having the chimney taken down and rebuilt on my house. My chimney is quite tall in comparison with some others on my street. There does not seem to be a standard height in this area. What is the minimum height the chimney needs to be above the apex of the roof? I have a gas fire with a...

Hi all, I have a problem with a few bricks on an internal chimney breast wall. There appears to be what can only be described as something resembling white cotton wool growing on the bricks. when touched it just crumbles away but comes back after a period of time. Can anyone tell me what it is...

Hi everyone, i am intending to render a breeze block garage and would like some advice on the following- 1. Do i need to unibond the blocks, they are bare at the moment. 2. Can i get away with just one coat and if so what is the minimum thickness. I would just like to give it a scim if...