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    Newel post and hand rail satinwood wearing thin

    Hi, I recently repainted a varnished and new pine staircase (loft conversion). I primed the new pine staircase with Zinsser BIN primer sealer and did the same for the existing varnished handrails, spindles, and Newels after rubbing it down with wet and dry. I then undercoated it all with white...
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    Decomission Risco Agility 3

    Hi, I'm want to replace a Risco Agility 3 alarm system (door sensor, motion sensor control panel and base station) with a Ring alarm system. I know there is a service mode on the alarm I have used in the past but I'm not sure how I can prevent the alarm from activating as I decommission the...
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    Replace Risco Agility PIR

    Doh, not sure why I didn't think of that. Now to find somewhere that sells that model PIR
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    Replace Risco Agility PIR

    Thanks for the info secureiam, appreciated. The white plastic insert in the back that holds the tamper microswitch down is missing.
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    Replace Risco Agility PIR

    I have a damaged Risco RWT92 PIR sensor and the alarm company have quoted me £90 for the sensor, £132 callout and 3 weeks for an Engineer. I've changed the batteries in the control panel and the sensors before but not had to replace a PIR. I've done a quick Google and wasn't able to find where...
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    New toilet float valve connector leaking at union

    Hi all, Thanks for replies, learnt a few things. In the end I replaced the copper pipe and various unions with just one flex hose that attached to the thread on the isolator valve and the thread on the bottom of the valve. Looks a lot neater and sealed first time. Thanks again Martin
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    New toilet float valve connector leaking at union

    Thank you for everyone's replies. I did try Loctite55 Pipe Sealing Cord on the threads but may not of used sufficient and will try again. If that doesn't work I'll take a look at the fitting you mentioned "Ian H". I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks Martin
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    Painting tile exterior windowsill

    Thanks for everyone's replies. I just realised there are two version,,, interior and exterior of this paint. Guess which one I bought :( I'll try again with the exterior version. Thanks Martin
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    New toilet float valve connector leaking at union

    Our toilet float valve recent broke and didn't stop filling the cistern. I've tried to replace it with a bottom entry fill valve from screwfix: https://www.screwfix.com/p/fluidmaster-bottom-entry-brass-shank-fill-valve/47792 It fits the cistern but I can't stop the joint connecting the bottom...
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    Painting tile exterior windowsill

    Hi, I want to paint an exterior tile windowsill with black paint and bought Ronseal Doorstep paint Black Satin Doorstep paint but some of it is beginning to come off (where water is dripping from sill above it). I looked at tile paints but that was all for interior tiles and not suitable...
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    Repair to render on corner of external wall

    Thanks RoyC very much appreciated, Ill have a go. Thanks Martin
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    Repair to render on corner of external wall

    Hi, I'm going to be painting the front of our house but a small area of the render on the corner of the house has blown and is loose. The rest of the render is in good condition. I've done some research online but haven't got a clear view on how I can repair this so that I can paint the...
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    Grundfos 15-50 Heating pump noise

    Great thanks guys. Martin
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    Grundfos 15-50 Heating pump noise

    Hi, The Grunfos 15-50 heating pump on my central heating as start making a noise. The noise is intermittent and comes from the fact the pump is vibrating slightly but the pipes it is attached to doesn't have brackets holding it to the wall and so they also vibrate. If I gently touch the top of...
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    ropetop edging for edge of gravel path

    I want to use some ropetop edging I have to edge a gravel path (approx 60 feet). To retain the gravel I need to have the edging held by on the side not held by the gravel as the path will be slightly higher than the ground next to it. I'm guessing I need some kind of haunching but Im not sure...
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    Glowworm BBU pilot light

    The boiler was serviced about a month ago by a Gasafe engineer and was given a certificate. I saw the Engineer strip the boiler out, check gas pressures e.t.c so it wasn't just a quick look over. Would this fault of been picked up on a service?
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    Glowworm BBU pilot light

    Hi, We moved into out house about 18 months ago and it's Glowworm revival 2 BBU. The previous owner mentioned that the boiler pilot light occasionally blew out due to wind down the chimney. We relit the boiler a few times over several months. I knew it was due for it's annual service and...
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    Kitchen cabinet shelf clips

    I need to add a couple of 18mm shelves to my existing kitchen cabinets. I have the melamine faced chipboard but haven't been able to find the plastic clips the existing shelves use. If anyone knows where these are available or if there is an alternative it would be a help. Thanks...
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