Hello Misterhelpful
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I've checked Homebase & Wickes for "alkali resisting primer" and have not come up with a match.
Have you any idea where I might but a small tin?
Many thanks
Jimbo
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For the last five years, I have had to repaint the same areas in our conservatory as bubbles develop in certain parts of the wall. The areas are in the middle of the wall.
95 % of the wall is fine and requires no attention.
I have put tissue paper around areas where water may have...
Tracked down a local engineer via B & G. There was a problem with the automatic air vent on the pump(£20 to replace). Thermometer (£20) replaced at same time. Boiler works fine now.
Suggested replacement boiler: Vaillant EcoTec Pro24.
Hello Tony & Gas Service
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No tests have been done to diagnose whether the solenoid is faulty.
However, the diagram in the servicing manual, 9.4 Sheet 4 p53, suggests that if the differential valve is working, then the DC solenoid should be replaced.
The person...
Maintenance History of Vaillant VCW-sine 18 T3
1986-xx Already installed when I bought the house. Thermometer permanently at 30deg
1990-xx PCB changed
2006-xx Realigned pilot light
2009-06Reconditioned diverter valve
2012-05Changed Drayton Timer switch Siemens Drayton
2012-05Replaced radiator...
I have discovered a gap underneath one of my window sills. It measures 2" by 5/8" by 31". See below.
Should I leave the gap or fill it with wood/cement?
Many thanks.
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It is about 100 yards from the beach and though it doesn’t get sea water all over it, there is lots of salt in the air and it is in a very exposed position on a very windy part of the coast in Sussex
As you can see from the pictures below, the splashboard on the bottom of the door has a small gap. (The oak door was fitted by a professional carpenter 9 years ago). It is now leaking water.
I plan to fill the gap with exterior wood filler (non-shrink if it exists).
Then to cover the...