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    Dulux exterior weathersheild

    Have already posted something about this in pervious post . Wonder if anyone else had the same problem . Painted my front door brilliant white with the above within 48hrs the part that is covered by the frame has gone yellow. Dulux have asked me to do a masking tape experiment to see if the same...
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    Want to paint a blue front door white

    Thanks all for your replies the saga continues after standing down the acrylic gloss I painted with dulux brilliant white weathersheild after being recommended that from B&Q , anyway played by the rules got up early waited 16 hrs to dry before closing the door, on opening the door today the bit...
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    Want to paint a blue front door white

    Well what I have done was lightly sand the water based gloss will that be ok? Before putting the oil based gloss on next. Any tips on use of roller, neighbour said roll slowly.........
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    Want to paint a blue front door white

    Ok doing this front door and so far it taken me nearly four days!!!( drying time have to stay in the house with the front door open ...pain) sanded back well wood filled etc... 3 1/2 coats of acrylic primer then water based gloss with a brush and it looks crap brush marks all over .... Rushed to...
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    Want to paint a blue front door white

    1790 old I know non standard door fit only door in terrace that is original but has been Badly planed at some point. So best to sand and fill any suggestions on undercoat and gloss? I have painted it in the past but very unlevel (is that a word?) never been the best paint job myself or a...
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    Want to paint a blue front door white

    So you don"t think stripping is a good idea?
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    Want to paint a blue front door white

    Want to paint my very old 1790 front door which at present dark blue to white. There is at least 50 years of paint underneath. Don"t want to take off hinges( may never get back on also alarm sensor present) saw online a newer version of peel away what does everyone think? Also what exterior...
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    need help in case i blow up my lovely(not) ariston boiler

    Hi thought I would fill you in to what happened. After a cancelled visit and a visit to see the parts that were broken I eventually got the parts fixed. Made a complaint about having a wasted visit to see the parts that were broken and order them, thought this was a waste of my time as they...
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    need help in case i blow up my lovely(not) ariston boiler

    Many thanks Tony, no he wasn"t telling me to go to BG he told me to buy a boiler on offer at local plumbing shop then get an independent to fit, so can"t knock him. Will wait and see I would like them to order the parts before they get here going to ring Tuesday. Many thanks for your help sure I...
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    need help in case i blow up my lovely(not) ariston boiler

    That"s what I would like to know , would it be better if I get the parts before they come then there is no excuse or wait and see, they know from the service history that they are not working, the last chap was really helpful re getting a new boiler and the best way to go about it but just can"t...
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    need help in case i blow up my lovely(not) ariston boiler

    That"s made me laugh Tony!!!! Like your way of thinking
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    need help in case i blow up my lovely(not) ariston boiler

    Ok this is an update, from lasts years post. Boiler is now making funny noise when turning on, so booked a BG ( have homecare 300) visit for next Friday. Couple of things on the boiler that is not working that BG are aware of. first is the timer which is running slow, so that when you set it...
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    ADT series 3200plus

    Wow very in depth instructions will give it a go later this week and will let you know how I get on many thanks for your time
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    ADT series 3200plus

    Many thanks it"s the 2nd white box most helpful will try the new code in the day time otherwise may wake the neighbours kids then I'll be in trouble! I"m up for giving the keypad a clean so instructions would be most helpful. Kind regards
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    ADT series 3200plus

    Sorry didn't answer your question, no flap on keypad at all ADT alarm was put in existing equipment not by ADT !!! Usually I tell my alarm chap the problem he tells me what I must do to remedy the problem and I do it!
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    ADT series 3200plus

    Many thanks for reply, yes I did eventually get it to stop after putting code in about 4 times, some of the buttons seem really sensitive (ones that are not in my code) it's my code numbers which yes feel like they not in contact with the rubber covering. I would like to add the reason that I...
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    ADT series 3200plus

    Hello need to ask question as alarm got set off this morning at 08.00 (Sunday) after a night shift, rude awakening when half asleep I can tell you! the keypad isn't as responsive, doesn't matter how hard you press to just wouldn't turn off. It like the rubber cover has slipped or something on...
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    need help in case i blow up my lovely(not) ariston boiler

    update BG came said was ok checked no probs think severn trent had been messing with water supply and pressure had blown temp gauge still not working but heating fine got somthing on the pressure gauge as started working slightly. thanks for all replies
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    Draft excluder differences.. P, E, I, D style?

    i did buy some plastic draught excluder that was a little larger in profile, but for doors, quite rigid in construction think i got it from B&Q, didn't use it in the end as was too large for the gap has to be nailed to either the door or frame. also see below...
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    cotton wool is not effective d/g window draught!!

    no pvc will try and post some pics thanks for the reply
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