Recent content by Watchmaker

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"discovered back boiler in fireplace" Lucky you. Get it overhauled and into good working condition and it will be far more robust, mechanically efficient, less complicated and, less expensive than a typical modern boiler. The very many postings, on this forum, do highlight the expensive...

Does anyone have any ideas to help? Is the screw securing a plastic or metal cover? If it's plastic, get a piece of steel tube (car hydraulic brake pipe might suit or, drill into a piece of rod), which will just fit over the head of the screw. File some "teeth" onto one end and cut...

Bilioustrumpstaine. Many thanks for another helpful and comprehensive posting and, thanks again for, so promptly, commenting on my query

Bilioustrumpstaine. Many thanks for that most comprehensive and interesting posting. Could you.or anyone, comment on whether the Act covers a wider range of purchases or services? I notice that the act does say "goods or services" and I am currently in dispute with a holiday accommodation...

".tap still dribbles when you turn it off,doesn't drip once it's off " In my experience, it is very difficult to get a swan necked outlet tap to shut of "cleanly". Once the tap is turned off, there always seems to be that small amount of water, held back in the vertical part of the swan neck...

That's a coincidence. We are currently staying in a flat on the south coast and, for the first couple of hours, after our arrival. were looking where the boiler might be. It's in a cupboard, in the dining room. It has adequate internal space around it and, from the front, it matches other...

Hear, Hear. Any connection with any legends or customs of our mysterious past are just plain rubbish. This annual descent into indignity, perpetrated by malicious and mindless low-lifes, should have been stopped years ago. Of course, very young children, in their own homes, do get a thrill...

As above, if the boiler flame is diverted at all, ie, being pulled into the room instead of across the heat exchanger, there are fairly vulnerable components, wires etc which, under normal combustion are perfectly safe but, under these extreme conditions, can be damaged. Your first action is to...

As a DIYer I am not knowledgeable enough to advise on the thermal and sound insulation properties in later designs but, you already have D/G panels and, in my opinion, the UPVC structure's efficiency will only contribute marginally to it's performance. However, your old frames are likely (not...

Nowadays, very good shows can be seen in many of our major cities. as well as in London but, if the good Lady is not familiar with London, in my opinion, seeing some of it's landmarks make a weekend trip very worthwhile. The "London Eye" gives a wonderful view of the Thames, Westminster, and...

In my opinion,in terms of comedy, neither of those two odious "entertainers" come anywhere near to the comedic abilities of the victim in their pathetic and loathsome prank.ie, Andrew Sachs.

"what can I do?" Drill a small hole to "arrest the crack. Then, drill, and taper tap, overlapping holes, along the crack. Aluminium bolts would be best. Should be a straightforward and satisfying job and, much cheaper than a new part.

"I wish it was forwards as I am working tonight" No problem. Put the clock forward eleven hours