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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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    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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    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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    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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    radiator shelves

    Is there a minimum space that should be left between top of rad and shelf, that will allow for efficient convection air flow.
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    drainage-soakaway

    Are there any restrictions on roof water being diverted into a soakaway.This would be on a new build situation.
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    combi boilers

    I have been told that combi boilers do not really work efficently in this country, due to the temperature not remaining cold for long periods, such as it does in more northern climbs. would appreciate any comments on this subject. Many thanks, J...
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