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Looking for recommendations for a decent masonry emulsion, had issues with bubbling in places last time - right back to the render, even tho it didnt happen the time before when painted, only happened after the last job, 7 years ago admittedly, gonna give the affected areas maybe half a dozen...

Not sure what i did, but i went inside the hole where the element sits again and used a long thin piece of threaded rod, got in anywhere i could and i mustve dislodged it, a victory even if it cost me blood, thanks for all the repies folks

None whatsover, took the back cover and element off, but cant really feel anything much, not that i can reach in too far, i take it i cant access the back of the outside of the drum entirely, does undoin the 5 screws above the element help or is that a no no!

Got it off lol, just need some persuading

Thats the top as it stands

I have had the front plate off, cant see any issues, on closer inspection i think something has indeed fell throught the holes at the back and is wedged between th back drum and back housing panel, cant see anything but noise defo emanatingfrom there, is ther anyway to access that part, tried...

Thanks for the replies, havent had a chance to open it up yet, but i have at least noticed that the grinding noise only happens when its running clockwise ??

Thanks, will get a look

Hi, just wondering whats causing the rubbing/grinding noise on my hoover 9kg vented dryer, sounds like metal on metal, im no repair engineer but have building background so wouldnt mind checking it out if i know what i might be looking for lol, cheers in advance

Thanks for all the repies, its probably at a point now where its easier to replace, even element replacement looking at 80 odd quid lol

Thanks but it runs off the mains

Thanks for reply, its a redring 500, im no expert but i think its a single 7.2 element

Hi, my redring shower has been pretty reliable for 20 years(i know lol), ive had to replace the heating element in the past, that was because shower was running stone cold,now suddenly im having to turn the shower temperature dial to its highest setting instead of its usual 2 or 3 to get...

Hi, am gonna re emulsion all the internal walls of my house, i want to invest in some decent rollers and brushes, most recommendations point to American products, but im hoping to start tomorro, is there anything that is above the cheap brands in the U.k that is worthwile purchasing? Thank you

hi, going to replace my double oven , im assuming that the standard size advertised is for the oven fascia,which is suitable, is the oven carcass slightly smaller dimensions to fit into the housing? thank you

Not for smells but isnt it advisable for trapping dirt off the roof, over time there will be a build up‍♂️

Also, been a while since i did this stuff in an official capacity, are rockers outside manholes still mandatory or where they more for clay pipe??

Hi, i have to run all drainage in on a very large newbuild, the front of the house has 8, yes 8 downpipes due to the roof layout, my question is does each and every trapped hopper for storm only have to feed into its own manhole or can i use "y"s on the run, and not have 8 covers showing along...

Two blocks back to back on edge is sufficent then with ties? for 6 ft 6 wall

Was just gonna double a block and tie them each course, a full pier isnt wanted by the customer, but im sure you think it is better, is there any method for a pier apart from a full block width, im not spending half a day cutting 3/4s lol