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Hi All I have finished constructing a stud wall shower alcove. All plumbing is complete and the walls are boarded. I have mounted a 1/2" BSPT wall plate behind the boards which will be slightly sub-flush when the tiles are in situ. I have mistakenly bought (internet purchase) a shower arm with...

Hi all The model is WML520, I'm hoping someone can explain what the flashing lights mean to make it easier to identify the fault please? Machine Cycle stops during filling then fill light stays on, door lock light is flashing and start button is flashing. TIA VB

Much appreciated. I have been reading about tanking slurry and am wondering if it is an option. Also wondering if the damp substrate is a non-issue if using your suggested lath.

Thanks for your comments. I wonder if there is a method of preparing the surface with some sort of mesh product?

Can anybody advise please?

Thanks for pointing that out; and for taking the time to participate in this thread. I hadn't realised that there was a specific section for rendering, just saw 'all things building' and plonked it in here. Yes, mods please move if possible. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Any takers please?

Hi all I've built some block garden walls. Currently there is a mixture of surfaces; new clean bare block, 10 year old bare block (very dirty), partially rendered blocks (cement scratch coat), damp bare block (retaining walls), and damp block retaining walls that have been partially rendered...

New brushes now fitted and all is well. Thanks again for your help.

Great! Thanks again for the advice. Hope this solves the problem. I will report back here to let everyone know how I got on, and hopefully close this topic out. Regards VB

They are in metal sleeves, won't come out. There is a viewing hole in the sleeve, no carbon visible in this position. They are all the way out and approx. 5mm protruding from metal sleeve. See my images for a photo, sorry, unsure how to link to it from here.... Edit: Worked it out now :roll:

Carbon brush

Will do. Back in 5 mins........

Hi Rocks Thanks for the response, much apreciated. I have literally just checked them 30 seconds ago. They are making contact but seem to be right at the end of their travel in their shafts. Could this be it?! VB