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When I bought my place (from new) I was originally assured that the tank would be buried. Calor came along and said that wouldn't the case so it went in the back garden 2m (ish) away from anything. Bl**dy nuisance really. What really got my back up was that it later transpired that they...

Isopropyl alcohol or methylated spirits might do it. Apply some with a clean cloth and dab off. However it might damage the finish on the fabric so it would be prudent to try it on a hidden bit first.

There was an Earlybird (?) satellite link up in the late 60's (pip - you must remember it). The Beatles played "All you need is love" live and worldwide. Best part of the whole programme, the rest of it was filled up with highbrow stuff that nobody really cared about.

You and me both mate! The price has been up and down like a yo-yo over the past few years (at least it has been known to go down now and again!) I've been told that if you've got a stand alone tank then it is expensive (I think I paid about 30p a litre on the last lot). The galling thing is...

If you actually read what he said and the context, he was comparing the activities of this reporter with a concentration camp guard who was "just doing his job" without regard to the people who might not like what he was doing. As the Mail and the Standard have been waging war on KL for the...

No. Yes, but if you get a spray of water on you it will be hot! Follow the instructions from Mandate and you should be OK.

Been here, saw the T-shirt and didn't like the price. Boundary issues are notoriously difficult to resolve. The deeds will give an approximate line but in order to get it sorted once and for all you have to get a surveyor to give his opinion, your neighbour has to get one of their own and if...

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In your case I would simply fit a plug. It doesn't sound as though you're too sure about how the mains works. What's more you are no longer allowed to make electrical alterations to your kitchen wiring as you need to get it inspected under the new building regulations that came into force on...

Is this the corrugated waste pipe from the washing machine joining to the spigot underneath the sink waste trap? I've put a couple in (DIY) and had a problem once which was solved with some plumbers mate. Suggest you make sure the waste pipe is cut evenly, pushed onto the spigot as far as...

This http://www.selfhelpandmore.com/switchoutlet/plughalfswitched/outlethalfout.htm is a page from a US web site that may help.

What do you want the trees to do? Normally leylandii are grown to act as a hedge or to block something (normally your neighbour's light :) ). If you are thinking of replacing them with deciduous trees then you will have a trunk before the canopy of the tree branches out. If you want to...

No, he said ISOLATION, not INSULATION. Agreed however, that you need to check insulation as well, properly.

B-A-S why should this worry you? After all Mr Prescott has assured us that he knows what he's doing. :lol:

Sounds as though it's worth checking the motor brushes. It's exhibiting the classic symptoms. You can never tell though....

Do you mean one of these? No. Definitely not. If you have had a rewire then you should not have any of these under normal circumstances. They should not be taped up. Sounds like the Lone Ranger and his boys have been in. Bet you can't get them back.

Yes, suggest you check exactly which wires are HOT using a meter. There's nothing wrong with the principle of what you are trying to do.

Just to clarify, your Baby Belling has its own 13A plug? If so, there's no real need to plug it into an RCD. Yes. an RCD is a good thing but it really comes into its own protecting you from electric shock when you're using appliances outside. The cooker is earthed through the plug so it...

Tony, have a look under some of the threads about Part P. There's loads - also on other forums. There's nothing to stop you doing the work if you're competent but there is now a regulated approval route that you're meant to go through.

If the oak has aged and turned quite dark I would be tempted to try and colour the woodstain to match the surrounding wood. Even if the colouring isn't so dark this might be worth doing. It seems a shame to paint it so I would use a varnish on it. It sounds as though you've sanded it back...