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    Greenstar CDi Compact

    Thanks,martyndc88 Unfortunately, the boiler is in the loft and so out of bounds for me. When my Son comes along he will be encouraged to check it out. Then I will, have to, get in touch with makers? Regards, Chaotic
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    Greenstar CDi Compact

    The heating is not on. The initial cold in pipe has been drawn off. Only drawing hot water from tap or shower. Thanks for responding, Chaotic
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    Greenstar CDi Compact

    Whilst drawing off hot water the supply suddenly goes cold.After a few moments hot water flows. This can be a nasty experience when having a shower. Have checked that no other outlet is running at same time. Any ideas, please. Chaotic
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    coving

    Is it a two man job to fit plaster coving and what adhesive does one use? How about styrene paper covered coving is that as effective as the plaster coving. Look forward to any advice, please. Chaotic.
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    Brilliant white gloss paint making all woodwork look yellow

    For what it's worth, I use Acrylic white which seems to resist discolouration longer. Must admit, I use it because I can apply undercoat acrylic in the morning and top coat in the afternoon. The brushes can be washed out in water,the smell is not so unpleasant, but, the gloss is not so intense...
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    shed insulation

    Have seen, in sheds a tarred lining paper stapled to inside of walls as insulation from draughts etc. Can anyone suggest were to purchase such material? many thanks, Chaotic.
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    cheapest way to use the heating

    In line with asianmaze enquiry. Is there any worth in leaving heating on constant to allow fabric of building to warm through, so that room temp is maintained with minimal fuel use? Including wall and roof insulation. As an o.a.p., this has been done by the local council, foc.Which we all...
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    swaff

    We do not have water softener fitted. unfortunately did not save swaff, if it occurs again I will try your suggestion to what chemical re-action. Thank you JohnD for your response. Chaotic.
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    swaff

    Ideal isa combi installed eighteen months ago. The hot water flow from kitchen tap(first outlet from boiler) became restricted. Removed defuser from mouth of tap and found a piece of swaff about 1/4 x 3/16, white deposit on one side, the backing appeared to be crumbling grey metal,such as one...
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    wind blown fences

    Thats a topical subject. Was once told that by fitting horizontal boards at base of fencing panels it would have the effect of breaking wind pressure, which would reduce risk of fences blowing over. Any thoughts,please? Chaotic .
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    Rats

    Our Cat recently died and now the rats are spreading into the garden.No doubt they were there already but Max kept them at bay. For various reasons we are not taking on another cat and so we wondered if electronic noise generators are effective in dispersing vermin. Not keen on the use of rat...
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    HIPS, what is your view?

    Hallo softus, Neither do I. Ta,Ta.
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    HIPS, what is your view?

    Thanks Softus District Columbia. To answer your questions as to my sanity. I pick up a news paper and look at the headings on the pages, one does not need to read the article, to make one feel sick at what society has fallen to. It is well known that civilizations climb to decadence and then...
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    HIPS, what is your view?

    softus, you bet all those professional bodies will keep their backsides fireproofed.So the vendor will be in the hot seat. I was brought up to believe that "us commoners "should never question a professional, how wrong that is. My credo is now, if its a professional telling the truth don't...
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    HIPS, what is your view?

    HIPS ! Should I trust a survey or any other report when some one else has paid. After all I expect that, any survey and report covering any aspect of the Hips rule will have a time limit on it ,so any body who produced such reports will be absolved from responsibility.So the seller will be in...
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    BBC Watchdog / Suprima

    Hi Softus, Tis job to believe our superiors.Was brought up to think that the proffessional classes should never be questioned.I know better now. so the other day whilst having an eye test, thought it wise to ask person if she was fully qualified. said she was. So I believe all that a...
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    BBC Watchdog / Suprima

    I want to tell you a story. Sorry Max. One upon a time, media prducers used to try to always make news and the likes honest. In fact they used to have meetings to keep the truth to the forefront. Today they still have meetings to establish how little of the truth they need tell.They prefer...
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    Franke Taps

    Thank you Denso13, The turn 90 degrees and lift, does the trick Regards, Chaotic.
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    Franke Taps

    The swival delivery pipe is leaking at the spigot/socket junction on Franke Danube mixer tap. There is not a grub screw in the body and I'm lost as to how to get at the O rings on spogot. It's about 20years old, is the best operating tap I've ever used. Any ideas, please. Many thanks, Chaotic
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    Using Reed Screening

    Would suggest you look into wattle hurdles,say four feet high. This looks good and in conjunction with the existing hedge will effectively break the force of the wind and still allow the whole lot to breath and support wild life into the bargain.Although hurdles are quite expensive they will...
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