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    vinyl flooring in bathroom - how???

    totally empty bathroom - current floor boards are not totally flat due to wet I assume from old yak :x carpet previously in the room what should i use to flatten the floor cover it in 3mm chip / board / hardboard - or ply ?? should the vinyl - (a roll of) be glued down??? Many thanks...
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    gloworm 30ci Whats the best setting for rad output?

    Just looking for info - want to ensure nice and warm and.... use the least gas possible! Currently rads get nice and hot in no time and all is controlled by the room thermostat in hall and trvs on all rads except the one in hall Boiler has a dial for setting the output for the...
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    gu10 halogen bulbs go and take out the circut fuse?????

    :D Thanks for the advice! I will replace them as they blow!! The fuse is a 5 amp fuse 'for consumer units' as on the packaging at B&Q! Similar to the usual one found in a plug but not quite as long! I bought a number so have got some spares now!! Should probably have searched...
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    gu10 halogen bulbs go and take out the circut fuse?????

    Actually just thinking about replacing the bulbs - This is going to cost loads becase i have at least 40 of these bulbs in the house!! Would changing the fuse box (getting an electrician to do it) to a moden one with circut breakers or trips in it - would this stop the fuse blowing everytime...
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    gu10 halogen bulbs go and take out the circut fuse?????

    Many thanks for the reply - Understand cheers - I will replace them with fused ones! (no dimmers fitted) Cheers Mat
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    gu10 halogen bulbs go and take out the circut fuse?????

    Hello I have halogen spots downstairs and everytime a bulb goes it takes out the fuse in the fuse box its a 5 amp fuse) for the downstairs lighting circuit Why????? :oops: the fuse box is one with the old plug in adapter things with fuses that are approx 3/4 size of a standard plug...
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    what WILL accurately cut mitres??

    Again thanks for the replies!! I would rather spend a bit to ensure these last bits are done properly and so achieve a great finish.......... so............ Going to look into both options! Cheers!!! :D :D
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    what WILL accurately cut mitres??

    Thanks fo the replies Excellent! DazB - Yep no problem with powertools - as long as it will give an acurate cut! I will be happy! Great advice - (safety first)! big-all - Yep a hand mitre saw with a frame! (think it was a bit too cheap a version) the frame was just not substantial and...
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    what WILL accurately cut mitres??

    Hello Just nearly finishing fitting my new kitchen But ..........how can i cut accurately cut mitres???? (tried using a mitre saw - it was very inacurate and then broke tried to find a mitre block big enough to fit items but couldn't) Nees to cut: the pelmets the kick...
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    glow worm 30 ci - fitting a programmable thermostat? can I ?

    Hello! Just had a glow worm 30 ci combi fitted! Very impressed :D :D (Especially the state of old boiler inside and the watertank - surprised the bottom hadn't fallen out yet :( ) My Question can I fit a programmable room thermostat? If so which type - some seem to be...
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    which is the most reliable boiler

    lxbn - sorry i hijacked your thread a bit! :wink: - I have started a new one Pot suprema seems they have probs with boards i just dont know what to get !!! Potterton profile l seem better better :?
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    New Boiler???? help!

    Many thanks for that the words proven and reliability for the profile sound good to me! Many thanks! Any thought on the btu and having a higher rating!??? Cheers
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    New Boiler???? help!

    Well said - yes I agree with you ! Sorry i didn't mean to inferr doing it 'cheap' at the mo Just want to get something decent for a reasonable price (don't we all!!) but must be reliable! - Any of the pottertons any good then!?? - What about the btu outputs - is bigger better...
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    New Boiler???? help!

    I am getting my boiler replaced - just wat to replace the old one not intending to be in the property for more than say 4 years and have been suggested a few options Firstly: Potterton Profile L 50,000btu Other company Potterton Suprima L one company quoted for a 60,000 btu...
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    Potterton Suprima tripping out

    I just asked the below today and seeing this looks like I should go for something else - another make! ----------------- I am getting my boiler replaced and have been suggested a Potterton Suprima L one company quoted for a 60,000 btu another go for an 80,000 btu Q Are these...
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    which is the most reliable boiler

    I am getting my boiler replaced and have been suggested a Potterton Suprima L one company quoted for a 60,000 btu another go for an 80,000 btu Q Are these any good? (is that the ones mentioned above prima - or is that different??) Q and is it better to go for the bigger btu one - or...
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    air in system when heating hot water - ok for rads

    Hi! Thanks for the replies! No pipe above the top of coil or bleed point to vent it! So looks like I will have to put up with it! ........ It is still happening but does seem to be getting better ie less noisey as less air in it. I keep bleeding the one radiator that the air seems...
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    air in system when heating hot water - ok for rads

    Still got the problem - can anyone help!!! :cry: Cheers :D :D
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    air in system when heating hot water - ok for rads

    Hello! The heating system is a gas boiler in the kitchen and timer, tank and pump in the airing cupboard with thermostat at bottom of stairs, and expansion tank in the loft Has a - i think its called a 3 port valve with w / m / h as the settings When the heating is on and the radiators...
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