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Thanks for replies...

The pillar pictured below has been like this for years. You can see it was previously "re-pointed" badly. However, since cutting down 2 big trees, the pillar hasn't since moved and the gap has actually closed back up. Do you think we should rebuild the pillar or would it be possible to...

Yeah I have a multimeter but he is coming back in 2 weeks to sort a few other things out anyway. Unfortuately, I wasn't there when he did the check, only my wife and his handwrting on the report is awful :) I just thought it seemed odd...

thanks for the quick replies, i'll check it.

I had a periodic check done on my house and 1 fault the electrian mentioned was "the neon in the double pole switch located in the bathroom does not function correctly". But it does work, ie. it comes on when the switch is "On" and goes off when the switch is "Off". I am now confused and...

Hi, I am after a large amount of fencing materials: 35 panels 36 Concrete posts 36 concrete gravel boards etc Can someone recommend a supplier in the midlands, coventry/birmingham area ? Thanks, Andy

When you turn on the cold tap in the kitchen, do you get poor water pressure ? It sounds like this might be the case i.e. your cold water mains pressure is 0.75 bar. That is very low but not unheard of...

Does it look like this; If so, it is a "Mid position valve", not a "Mid Pressure valve" The "Little Handle" enables you to manually move the valve, usually between DHW and CH or both. Normally, there are no settings on these valves as they are controlled by timers etc. Perhaps just...

The system should be filled when cold to the pressure specified in the manufactures instructions. (Probably around 1 - 1.5 bar without checking the MI). It is normal for a slight increase in pressure when the system warms up. However is the pressure is going in the "Red", you probably have a...

The PRV (Pressure Relief Valve) will reseat itself okay. However, when the PRV discharged itself, it shouldn't really discharge back to zero pressure. Try to fill the system back up to around 1 - 1.5 bar. If the PRV is leaking, you may be able to reseat the valve by opening and closing a...

Yeah, the one you which you have just turned on.

Close the lockshield valve (the one under the cover) right down and open it slowly until you hear some flow. I would expect that the lockshield is open too much and stealing all the flow from the other rads when you "turn it on".

Did you have a vented system (small header tank in loft) prior to the combi ? If the heating system has been converted to a sealed system using old pipe work, probably the higher pressure had caused an old joint to fail...

This type of filter is easy to fit (although this model is probably not the best) http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=95635&id=18834 They can be fitted to the rising main and will treat both cold and DHW. I also noticed this...

Laminate is far from ideal in kitchen areas. Where the boards are joined, any exposure to moisture or water spills will lead to the swelling of joints. In addition, laminate should be fitted on top of underlay as a floating floor. The floor should not be fixed with neither nails or screws...