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Any thoughts on how to reattach the shade to base of lamp. The shade looks like glass but I am sure it is some sort of `plastic` with leading. As image shows the shade part at bottom that connects is narrow about 4 cms. so in my opinion weak. There is no other support for the shade. I can't...

Thanks all for the replies. I now understand the logic behind it. Thanks.

Just a question..... In a combi central heating system why does it need to be pressurised as it has a pump to circulate the water? Would this not circulate the water without having pressure?

Not really an issue as I am using a couple of electric fires for now, it was only a test run when discovered it did not `lock out` when it was off. The engineer will be coming back but I am intrigued as to why the cover makes the difference. the engineer does have all the pressure / gas...

Moderators note: Note that this forum does not support DIY gas work. Baxi 100 HE plus combi. Several years old gas boiler. boiler was leaking but working ok, it was the expansion tank and the condensate filter causing leak, he also cleaned out the heat exchanger. After getting fitted (by...

Drip appears to be from the joint at the elbow.

Have a Baxi combi 100 HE plus boiler. My understanding is it will be around 14 years old so likely will need replacing in near future although still working ok. The pipe that comes from the top of the boiler to the outside for exhaust fumes has developed a drip (from the condensation) As likely...

I am replacing a small section of a wooden window frame (about 10 inches) I have copied the part quite accurately but wondering about the left and right sides should I pack the sides with 2 part filler then insert the `new part` to get a good seal before painting. As it stands the gap would be...

Yes I can get one for around £10. The shower is only around 3 years old and to be honest would expect a longer life than that. I am struggling to loosen the valve and have had a lot of pressure on it so may have to take the complete unit off but in no rush as the drip is minimal and is not...

Some images would help.

I am assuming it is the flow cartridge, I previously took off the flexi shower head hose and there was a small drip from that exit hole, It is only a little as with the flexi hose empty of water and then reinstalled it takes over 3 days for it to fill the hose and start dripping again. We have...

If I cant get the valve off that will be the next thing I will do. Thanks

I have a very small drip which I think originates from the flow cartridge, so I want to take the cartridge out and clean it. I am however concerned as to how much pressure I can apply with a spanner so that I don't `twist` the pipework. Should I just go for it or is there any way to counter...

Thanks to all who replied, it has answered my original post so hopefully I can get on and finish the bathroom refurbishment. Thank you.

Yes it is concealed, out of interest why shouldn't I "The thread on your isolation valve is the same. The flexi hose to join the two directly would be 1/2 inch bsp ,both ends. ( I wouldn't recommend you use that directly onto an isolation valve though ) put it directly on to the isolation...