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    Vokera Linea

    I've got a Vokera Linea which needs filling from the filling loop every day when the heating is used, but never when it's not in use. I can't find any leaks, but haven't had the floors up. A plumber friend who admits he doesn't know much about heating suggested it might be evaporation, but...
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    possibly daft question

    Thanks for all your replies - very helpful so far Basically it has to get me to work and then home again. It's about a 20-mile round trip every day. That's it - no kids, no motorways, no wardrobes to transport, no time travel required... I'm thinking about basically anything in the...
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    possibly daft question

    Is there such as thing as a reliable car brand/ model or is it a case of clever spin and good maintenance? I'm looking to buy a car for up to a grand which will last me a year. Before I reach for the Auto Trader and look for cars with FSH and an MOT, are there any I should be looking at/...
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    stone walls

    Thanks fellas - I'll be spending the next few weeks plugging draughts. I'll also be looking at some sort of throat restrictor for the fire and taking some damp readings. I'll keep you posted
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    Parting with my hard-earned cash

    Howdo. Just had to scrap my car and need to get some wheels. I've got a budget of about £5k and want something that's going to last a few years. I'm thinking about 1999/ 2000 A3s/ Golfs but someone told me to take a look at Saab 9-3s as they're pretty cheap at that age. Older A4s, BMW 3...
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    stone walls

    I like your thinking - I'll send my personal house-warming team ahead of me whenever I leave work... Thanks for your replies. Scrit - it's a 150-ish year old Holmfirth weaver's place with rubble-filled walls and you're probably right with the combination idea. It's half flagged (other...
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    stone walls

    Honestly? - I'm not sure. I'm a complete novice here. How would I tell whether I've a DPC? - the walls are dry and there are no problems with damp anywhere in the house except for an occasionally leaky cellar. As for moving south - I'd rather be cold!
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    stone walls

    I live in an old cottage with exposed stone walls. It's freezing! Is there anything I can do to stop the stone sucking up the heat? thanks
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