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    Basin waste

    It’s the silver bit that needs to be replaced. But want it to connect into the existing overflow stick thing.
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    Basin waste

    I need to replace one of these: This looks pretty close but not an exact match, will it work as I want to tie in the existing overflow fitting. https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta-slotted-pop-up-basin-waste-with-lever-chrome-plated-brass-32mm/921jn?ref=SFAppShare Finally, I’ve seen a lot...
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    Incinerator

    Also, do I use a grinder for the top and is there a knack to this?
  4. J

    Incinerator

    With your 5 years of life, have you left it out in the rain when not used or taken any special precautions?
  5. J

    Incinerator

    Anywhere around the bottom blue banding? What’s the best drill device for this 40mm hole?
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    Incinerator

    I’ve had a few galvanised incinerators over the years. They are too small and rust away within a year. I’ve now acquired one of these: How can I convert this to a long lasting incinerator please? Thanks for your help.
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    Leak in roof lantern

    Any thoughts on the above would be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.
  8. J

    Bath tap issue

    What’s a rubber band in this situation?
  9. J

    Bath tap issue

    I can slacken the tap nuts and reposition to make sure it’s central and the seal is positioned appropriately. Is there anything that can be fitted in to the tap to give it an extended nozzle? Also, should I apply some silicone around the tap?
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    Bath tap issue

    Water shouldn’t seep through but it also shouldn’t collect at the base of the tap? Over time, this is probably testing the defense of the rubber tap seal? I think the issue wasn’t helped by the cartridge which was causing a small drip in the tap. I’ve now replaced both cartridges. But even...
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    Bath tap issue

    I’ve got one of these and it’s not very clear from the picture but the nozzle is flat with the body of the tap. This means that even the slightest drip and even when you are turning the tap off, the last bit of water runs along the body and collects at the base of the tap. Some of this then...
  12. J

    Door handles

    Do they come in different sizes and are they easy to squeeze into place?
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    Door handles

    I replaced two sets of these door handles today. They were loose and just dropping down as opposed to springing back to the top position. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that this metal ring was broken in both of them Is this something that can easily be replaced or is it always a case of...
  14. J

    Gap in window closing

    This tilt and turn window has a gap in the bottom right of the window. This is the hinge end and pictured from the outside. Can I fix this by doubling up the seal in these areas? If yes, what type of seal should I use for this? Thanks in advance.
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    Leak in roof lantern

    I’ve had one of these in place for 10 years It was dripping inside along this rafter (marked in red): I had a look at the rubber seal and they seem fine but noticed that there is a slight gap at the top of the rafter here. There also seems to be some residue: I can see this residue on...
  16. J

    Unseen sides of shed

    What size poly pins do you recommend for the battens here?
  17. J

    Isolating electrics at switch/spur

    How do I use my 2 pole tester to check if a given switch or FCU is double pole?
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    Unseen sides of shed

    Are screws with white caps an absolute no-no?
  19. J

    Acoustic Slatted Panels - fixing

    When cutting the slats with a circular saw to reduce the length, did you cut through the foam with the circular saw too or does that need to be cut away separately?
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