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    Garden tap

    Yep, 1/2, 3/4" & 1"
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    Garden tap

    Evening all, Trying to help someone out.. no, they haven't measured the tap (I have already asked!) But, just in case, by any miracle - anyone know what type of connector for a pressure washer is likely to fit this bad boy? I got a universal one for them,. guaranteed to fit all taps.. but...
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    New thermostat..blowing boiler switch fuse

    All working now, much appreciated
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    New thermostat..blowing boiler switch fuse

    Gloworm ultracom 15?
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    New thermostat..blowing boiler switch fuse

    Thanks, switching them round should sort it? Here's the instructions btw
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    New thermostat..blowing boiler switch fuse

    As per title, having had a new thermostat fitted, whenever the heating goes to run, pop goes the fuse. Any ideas? Picture attached. Apparently it's a three wire installation.. but there's four
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    Washing machine noob question

    Ha, about to move in, lots of other jobs to do..not sure what tools I have in storage/where they are etc. I'll have a look at it though. Are there any specifics about how high traps need to be etc etc?
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    Washing machine noob question

    Thanks all, next Q - if I'm feeling lazy, how much would an (average) plumber charge for that (new valves/waste/clipping)?
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    Washing machine noob question

    Afternoon all, apologies for the noob question, I haven't seen (sheltered life?) piping for a washing machine like this before..I'm assuming connect the machine pipes to both or just one of the connectors? And also assuming that random pipe sticking up bottom right is the outlet pipe...
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    Replacing Sink Tap Q

    Hi all, Mrs fancied a new tap; a Bristan Cinnamon Mono Mixer Kitchen Tap Chrome to be precise. https://www.screwfix.com/p/bristan-cinnamon-mono-mixer-kitchen-tap-chrome/6959d However, it comes with flexible connector tails, whereas the connectors under our sink are currently copper pipe into...
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    Painting over sticker "damage"

    Some more photos to show extent. Hope I've got enough filler. Should I try and flake bits off? or just try and sand them down cheers
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    Painting over sticker "damage"

    Also to add - you can't really see it but there's obviously flaky paint aroud the edges of the "rips", what do I do with that cheers
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    Painting over sticker "damage"

    It some sort of silicone(?) stuff put on it before it was painted last time (9 years ago) as the new paint started to bubble up.. will that suffice?
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    Painting over sticker "damage"

    Hi all, due to paint a room this week, having attempted to carefully peel off some stickers (using hairdryer etc)..I'm left with lots of bits as shown in the picture; the paint has been pulled off down to the plaster What's the best way to deal with this? Thanks,
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    Annoying water hammer

    Is there anything that would identify it? There is a pipe coming up from under the sink (although its a white speedfit one), think one of the issues is that there was an extension to the kitchen in the 70s so things have moved. I have the plans, but they don't match what's here now so either...
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    Annoying water hammer

    Er, pass. What's it look like? If its under the floorboards then no most likely The only way I have to shut off at the moment is via the tap outside, dirty horrible thing!
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    Annoying water hammer

    Alas, in ten years I've not been able to find it. I kid you not.
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    Annoying water hammer

    Hi all, after turning off water outside (washing machine tap is broken as I discovered to my "surprise") I noticed the new washing machine was making quite a bit of noise when stopping filling. I didn't put two and two together until today and duly turned the tap outside down a little - this...
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    Bottom Entry Fill Valve - Sealant or no Sealant?

    Evening all, got to fit a bottom entry fill valve tomorrow, been recommended to use some sealant around the washer (inside the cistern). What do people think? Instructions don't mention it Thanks
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