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    SWA across concrete footpath

    Yes that corner. I meant under the render for aesthetic reasons, it won't look as obvious. It might also be worth looking inside the inspection chamber of the drains and see if it's viable that you can simply drill a sloping hole at the end of the channel through the side of it below the frame...
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    Should retrofited air bricks bridge cavity wall or not?

    Exactly. See post #2. I agree with stuart45 They will ventyilate without the prevailing wind causing drafts.
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    SWA across concrete footpath

    If you can clip it to the wall under the render as far as the corner it will be a lot easier to then cut a channel acoss the concrete with an angle grinder to the fence and break it out with an SDS chisel. If you are going to fix it along the base of the fence then the exit won't need to be...
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    Should retrofited air bricks bridge cavity wall or not?

    I think you should read the original post again
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    What Do You Make Of This?

    Seems to be a problem with many semi-skilled workers
  6. J

    Should retrofited air bricks bridge cavity wall or not?

    You could fit these https://www.bes.co.uk/draughtbuster-db-centurion-terracotta-white-internal-12523/
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    Asbestos survey - Management Survey v Refurbishment Survey

    Because after seeing your post and searching for what was involved and reading how they were carried out I get the impression that they are for people who already own the property and not potential purchasers. So I tried to give you an idea what it was realistic to expect a seller to agree to...
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    Asbestos survey - Management Survey v Refurbishment Survey

    The last time I was involved in moving house there was actually 3 types of survey. 1) Survey for valuation purposes only 2) A quick look round to ensure there were no glaringly obvious stuctural faults 3) A full structural survey which included either lifting carpets or going under a suspended...
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    Printer not working

    Usually a black line on the print side would indicate something in the optical path of the exposure lamp or scanner on a laser printer. If it's an ink jet you may just need to run print head cleaning procedure. If it is a laser printer or similar you need to look at the optics or exposure area
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    Stopcock and back feeding

    https://www.bes.co.uk/double-check-valve-with-isolation-valve-15mm-15584/
  11. J

    Stopcock and back feeding

    Fit a non return valve before the garden stop cock
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    What size washer for outside tape?

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/257448013009?chn=ps&_ul=GB&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-166974-033325-9&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=257448013009&targetid=2274951440814&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9214720&poi=&campaignid=23512954954&mkgroupid=192002682869&rlsatarget=pla-2274951440814&abcId=10597148&merc...
  13. J

    What trap, washing machine and dryer

    Can you get them both in a 40mm standpipe. If so you just need an ordinary P trap at the bottom of it.
  14. J

    Dishwasher part explanation please.

    Salt container. Leave it alone.. According to Google search. Do you have instructions for your make and model. Try googling for user guide it may give a better explanation.
  15. J

    Noisy extractor fan

    Electrician, but it may only need the blades cleaning which is a simple diy job once you have isolated the supply
  16. J

    Cable size

    It depends on what sort and the instalation method and whether you are competant
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    Bottle fridge thermostat FKG 371

    https://fixpart.co.uk/product/robertshaw-k50p1118-thermostat?apl=2003930&_gl=1*1hcmo81*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTc4MTEzMzU3Ni4xNzc4MzI4OTA1*_ga_SNQ6GGCNEY*czE3NzgzMjg5MDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzgzMjg5MDQkajYwJGwwJGg3ODA1NTUxMTk.
  18. J

    Bosch recirculating cooker hood

    If you are not having it vented you might as well just screw it to the wall and have it as an ornament.
  19. J

    Cant open central heating return valve on boiler

    Give them a squirt with WD40 and let it soak in for a few hours before trying them again
  20. J

    Garage Door vs Brick Sizes?

    Roller doors are usually fitted inside and you may need up to 300 mm either side of it if that is the type of door that you decide on.
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