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  1. Alec_t

    Repairing underground plastic soil pipe.

    If the fibre glass bandage goes right round the pipe it can't fall off. If the pipe surface is clean and dry (that might be difficult) the resin should bond to it (check the instructions re suitable materials).
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    Poor heating after changing radiator (Ed.)

    If it's running you should be able to feel/hear slight vibration of the pump. Check on each speed setting. If the speed settings produce no noticeable difference then I'd suspect a faulty pump motor winding. Setting the pump to maximum speed would likely help with clearing any air-lock.
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    Poor heating after changing radiator (Ed.)

    Circulation pump not fully functional? Air in pipework? Welcome to DIYnot!
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    sagging gutters

    The quote will depend on such things as whether scaffolding, cherry-picker or just ladders are necessary for safe access. Post a pic or two.
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    Toaster repair

    Can what appears to be a tab bordering that hole be moved away from the knob?
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    Toaster repair

    Try pulling harder! :giggle: Actually, it looks as though the small dents in the sides of the knobs could be effectively riveting them on to the levers, so removal might require use of a small angle grinder.
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    How to open this type of drain valve?

    You probably need a lot more turns than 'a couple'; even complete removal of the screw. Apart from the rubber washer there may be sediment blocking the outlet.
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    How to hide pvc cistern access panel?

    Surely you could paint the panel to blend in with the surround?
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    Comfort or Standard Height toilet?

    Judging by the ones in public conveniences, more pee goes on the floor than in the urinal :giggle:.
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    Not working timer on new bathroom extractor fan. Any advice would be appreciated please.

    In the centre of the fan are two small red DIP-switches. Are they set corectly? (They are currently both set to OFF).
  11. Alec_t

    Need something to control the power going into USB heating element

    What is the source providing power to the USB cable? How much current to the gloves currently draw? How much space do you have available for an adapter to go between the source and the cable? Would you be able to build an adapter or are you dependent on hving to buy an off-the-shelf one?
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    Toilet seat for 1960s? bowl

    Get a clamp-on raised seat from a disability aids shop? It may not have a lid, but that is a minor matter.
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    Dishwasher moving when door is opened or closed

    That would work; or simply use fatter/longer screws in the existing holes.
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    Why do windows...

    In the average new-build, opening a window inwards would halve the living space in the room :giggle:
  15. Alec_t

    Remove Cistern Lid - Serel -no screw

    Can you push a thin-bladed screw-driver down the gap between that rod and the central protrusion?
  16. Alec_t

    Windows 11 update failure?

    It's unfortunate that Windows error messages are so cryptic. No doubt they mean something to the developers, but it would be helpful if they were more informative for the end users, e.g. by pointing out that the reserved partition size needs increasing.to accommodate all the bloatware.
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    Remove Cistern Lid - Serel -no screw

    Does the central plastic protrusion, between the push rods, move down at all?
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    Remove Cistern Lid - Serel -no screw

    Does the central plastic protrusion, between the push rods, move down to allow the chromed bezel to rotate together with the rods?
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    Kitchen counter LEDS are faulty- uniformly dim

    Additional resistance in circuit, due to a poor connection anywhere in the series string, is also a possible cause for the dimness.
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