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Had a Manrose fan with timer fitted in bathroom with its own on/off pull cord as she dont always use the lights in summer etc. But then dont always remember to turn it off. Can a Motion sensor be used controlling the fan as well as the pull cord if need be. Also would it sense while in the...

Anyone know if the screw in the image (bottom r/h corner partially hidden) is for adjusting the kitchen pull-out draw for sideways. Some draws are fouling on sides when closing.

Ok. Can anyone explain why a f-gas engineer has to pass a installation when such R290 refrigerant is not a fluorinated gas (F-gas). So the R290 as read does not come under the same regs etc. being a propane ? The A3 cat is same for propane as used and installed with cooking, heating etc in...

Reading that a pre-filled unit can be installed as a diy providing the pipes are not tampered with, shortening the pipes etc. If the system was installed as per the pre-gas unit instructions with the distance between the wall unit and external unit kept so the pipes fit without tampering. Then...

Like many with the current weather, looking at some form of AC. Myself, not looking for a unit fitted in many rooms etc. The house, a 4 bedroom det. Gas central heating with boiler and HW cylinder and radiators in all rooms controlled by Hive, lounge has full sun and kitchen full shade with a...

Odourless white spirits

Looking on the US sites, 100% silicone appears to be a brand name. The specs say it’s RTV100 based. Am I correct in thinking a glazing/frame sealant is an equivalent or a silicone based adhesive ?

Yes for the amount needed, very expensive compared to DIY

Looking for 100% Silicone - Clear Read from YT for mixing a waterproof coating for a canvas cover. Cannot find any 100% silicone listed in UK Searched the regular online stores, but none listed as 100% silicone. Any suggestions please of the next best for mixing with Low Odour White...

Some of the pointing below the damp-course is in need of re-pointing on the full sun side of the house. Some above too. The house built 1982, do I use a lime or cement mix and the mortar is redish sandstone colour. Strange as this section of wall below a 16’ window is the only wall need doing of...

Thanks, The wall had a heavy Anaglypta paper for some 20 years and when removed some of the original painted surface on the plasterboard that was used for sealing from when the house was built came away exposing the plasterboard paper, leaving these large circular craters. Forgot to mention I...

Want to skim over a wall that has wallpaper removed leaving craters and emulsioned in the past and then re-emulsion the wall. Seen on YT that skimming over a painted wall can bring up air bubbles on the surface and a pig to clear. Would some pva mixed in help as a friend did when re-plastering...

Yes, not alot of any help just said Wickes and Travis Perkins parted. Found out today, Gower supplied Wickes with kitchens. Had to quote Wickes their code number of the panel required and they checked with Gower for stock check. Gower would not deal with me as they have an exclusive contract...

Contacted Gower about the panel. But because Wickes supplied the kitchen although some 13yrs ago. They could not do anything as they have a exclusive contract with Wickes and to deal with them only. I have to go to Wickes for them to contact Gower to check what stock they have and if in stock...

Had a complete Kitchen designed and fitted by Wickes in 2012. An end panel has been damaged by a water leak from WM. Wickes of today no longer do the colour. From the order sheets the colour is either ‘Lavello or Navello’, approx 900H x 600W x 50 thk. Searched for a panel of same colour in...