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Thx Rodders. I’ll give this a try and measure the washer.

Thanks Rodder53 for the link. I’ve checked it out. Yipes! So many washers. So little time It would be really helpful if someone could identify the make.

I need to replace the washer on my WC double flush valve. As you can see I have removed the cartridge successfully I’ve look carefully but it’s not marked with the name of the manufacturer so I don’t know who to contact to order the correct replacement washer. The OD of the washer is about 3”...

Dear Freddiemercurys twin thank you for your continued interest in this topic. The floor in this post-war property is a bit bouncy. I'm not a structural engineer but I've taken that to be a an indication that the floor is maybe not capable of supporting much more loading. Hence the light(er)...

Thanks Rodders for the link. The original attraction of Sundeala was it was light, cheap, and readily available. At present it would appear only the first of those three points now apply. As far as I can see the modern 'equivalents' -- typically mass loaded sheets -- are heavy and expensive. I...

Thank you for the link. Much appreciated. I would like to know a little bit more about the range and physical characteristics of the different fibre boards that Sundeala Ltd offers. (Did it come out of Administration? Did another company take over its assets and good will? Also if there is an...

I need to improve the sound insulation of a stud wall. For structural reasons the upgrade must be of lightweight construction. The BBC 'Single Camden' specification seems to offer the way forward. (See: BBC RD 1991/9 BBC Research Department Report The Airborne Sound Insulations of Timber-Framed...

Thanks Cross Thread. You were right. Next step is to find a suitable socket.

I need to replace the cartridge of my bath tap but can't figure out how to access the cartridge. The tap is about 20 years old and is not marked with a maker's name. The basin however is marked with the maker's name Sottini. The tap was installed at the same time as the basin. I've checked...

My Ideal Icos HE30 boiler has been reliable starter since its installation 12 year's ago. It has been serviced every year since by the original installer. Today the boiler failed to fire though the thermostat is calling for heat. I replaced the batteries in the thermostat. I turned the...

The Matsui MF2W/A and MF2S/A are similar machines which look the same and share a common instruction book. You won't find any circuit diagrams online as these machines are specifically supplied by Curry's as being its own make. When your Matsui MF2W/A timer stops earlier in its cycle, turn...