Recent content by auldreekie

I've had a security light outside for twelve years,and replaced it when necessary. The latest replacement is triggered when the kitchen light is switched on. I reduced the sensitivity but that makes no difference. Am I missing something? auldreekie

hi, sorry andy,I needed a connector to connect my hose to the tap,so I bought a brass one and pushed it onto the plastic one on my tap. the water pushed it off so I bought a brass connector for the tap then clipped my new hose connector into the tap connector and no water came out. I now...

hi, I dont know wether I should be here or plumbing but I bought a brass tap and hose connector from travis perkins by 4trade with water stop. Now I have never heard of a water stop on a hose connector before,but it works perfectly It lets absolutely no water through making the hose useless...

Thanks to pinenot and crank 39. Off to wickes for a look

upvc doors are set into frames but they are also stood on a upvc door sill. unnecessary maybe but it just shows the door off that much more.

hi, I,m fitting a second hand upvc door and cant seem to find a upvc door sill. Is it ok to fit window sill, or are they different.

hi,mw roofline, thanks for that,plenty of time to get it right before summer.

hi, yes I am thinking of the fascias as well. would like to know just what is involved. I also read about covering the barge boards. what,s your opinion on that? auldreekie.

thinking of a summertime job replacing my sofits.Any advice on the gables would be appreciated

hi, I tried the sealant remover.The bottle said leave for ten to fifteen minutes-----more like ten to fifteen hours. To cut a long story short I laid the door flat and used a sharp chisel.Slow,but sure. auldreekie

hi, yes foxhole I,m sure its sealant. Thanks for your tip pinenot, I will try it but i,ve been told screwfix has a no nonsense sealant remover which is very good. I will report back and let both of you know how I got on, but not for a few days. auldreekie

I bought a secondhand upvc door. It has hardened sealant on the front face.Any suggestions on how to remove it? I,ve pared it down with a chisel,then tried some liquid that was supposed to remove or at least soften it. Useless. I have soaked a small shaving for four days and its still rock hard...

really enjoy reading all questions and answers, even If I dont have a problem. Some very interesting answers by some very interesting people.

hi, the control is on maximum.. the problem is rather more complex.

hi, I replaced a leaking diverter valve even though hot water was coming through, but tepid. have a horrible feeling my problem was a worn seal. no leaks now ,but the water is still tepid. forgot to say boiler is a vaillant turbomax 824. ten years old Boiler works well but for not producing...