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Would you believe it - the bloke who fixed the glands had a) left a gate valve closed on top of pump and b) caused air locks too. All sorted thanks.

One was above the pump, the other was lower down and seems to be tee-d of the coil. Jim

A guy from "Home Emergency" came to fix two leaking glands in my airing cupboard today. To do this he drained the heating system. Hey presto no heating now(it was OK when he arrived). The boiler starts ;the pipes in the airing cupboard where the cylinder is get roasting hot and after 5 mins or...

Thanks will try the bleach.

My external walls are painted and now look unsightly. They do not need repainting so much as cleaning to remove the build up from the damp weather. My pathways are also slippy and need cleaning.Somebody suggested sodium hypochlorite but it comes with so many warnings I am not happy to use it. I...

When using the fob to unlock the car it unlocks the passenger door but not the drivers door. Any ideas where to find solution please. jim

I am advised I need a new ecu for the air bag system. Can anyone tell me whether this is an easy diy job and how I go about it. I guess the labour cost would probably be a fair bit. Thanks Jim

I have followed the advice about smelly machines. I cant get the horrible gunge off the door seal and would appreciate advice on fitting a new one. Tips on how to remove old one and fit new one would help. Thanks.

Thanks, the fitting would be in zone 3.I will check again re earth. In any case the info on double insulated fitting is appreciated. thanks Jim

The existing bathroom striplight has no shaver point. Can I attach a shavertype light with only live and neutral available (ie no earth wire exists). Jim

Thanks for the tip. Managed to get the T-Cut today. Waiting for fine weather.Jim

In an attempt to remove tar spattering I mistakenly used the rough side of a sponge and have left scratch marks on the car paintwork. I assume there is a coating finish. Can anyone suggest treatment on a diy basis please. Jim

Thanks for advice. Will take it to the Ford people. Jim

Even at this time of year, I have flies in the roof space. As soon as I switch the light on they appear. Any tips for permanent solution please. Is there an electronic answer ? Jim

The light stays on all the time. Does that give a clue. Thanks Jim

I have a permanent warning light that suggests the pre-tensioners (for airbag/seat belts) have a problem. Anybody had this problem please and can it be solved by DIY person. Jim

I have oak block flooring in hallway which needs cleaning. I dont want to sand them as they are not thick blocks and have been done a few times already. Any advice please on cleaning and re-sealing. Jim

I have a mira shower valve working of the normal hot and cold supplies. The shower is in a room that is little used and the valve has become sticky and hard to turn off properly except by constant turning back and forward. Unhappily the valve has been set back in the wall and I cant get it out...

I have used decking boards to repair an old garden seat. They are tanalised and waxed. Can they be painted and if so what kind of paint and preparation is needed please ? Thanks Jim

My garden pond has suddenly drained. Its a concrete one and I have found a hairline crack which may have been caused by movement or maybe a tree root. I am not keen on putting a liner in and wonder whether there is a special form of cement that would seal up the crack for now anyway. Any ideas...