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    Removing Spider Poo Stains from Upvc Window Frames

    Anyone know of ways of removing spider poo stains from upvc window frames. Tried several methods like bleach and water, jiff and others from google not using any abrasive pad etc, but nothing seems to budge em
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    False corner wall - Plywood or Plasterboard ?

    Ok with either, should the board surface be treated for the tile adhesive ? Or just use a flexible adhesive
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    False corner wall - Plywood or Plasterboard ?

    Some 10yrs ago our kitchen was revamped with new units and worktops etc. Also a new boiler was fitted in a corner in the kitchen. The false corner wall 200d x 500w x 500h was made by the kitchen installer using off-cut of the kitchen unit coloured wall mdf board in 2 pieces creating an 'L'...
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    Professional or not ?

    The original stat did not have a curtain spring or band to hold it in position, it was just attached by some form of adhesive. The guy who fitted the new stat, never mentioned anything about spring etc. Just job was done and working ‍♂️
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    Professional or not ?

    That tank stand has been there for some 37 yrs when house was built and the speedfit attached to copper pipe is pipe clipped to the frame holding the pipework in situ.
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    Professional or not ?

    The professional changed it recently. The tank was changed some 2yrs ago using the original stat without spring/band but may had adhesive to hold ? The stat in image was fitted this week by a pro repairing a hot water not heating issue.
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    Professional or not ?

    Is this the professional of fitting a thermostat to a hw tank ?
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    K series Karcher lance - attachments hard or will not fit

    Yes I sorted the problem with my lances. I took out the yellow bit stuck in the lance with long nose pliers and the others still fitted in the various other attachments. I found a sharp 8.5 drill that was a tight fit in the Yellow piece and basically used the drill as if it was a reamer. Dont...
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    Help with a 22mm Tank Connector

    As a temp job and its purpose, I have ground off the head of a compression nut to make a miniature female socket. Theres about 3 threads in each half to a male 22mm to male 3/4” bsp adaptor with sealant on the threads to seal.
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    Help with a 22mm Tank Connector

    The Flomasta fitting threaded body measures 33mm (1-1/8”) dia, although the compression nuts and olive is for 3/4” pipe.
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    Help with a 22mm Tank Connector

    Still searching, but seen that the 22mm thread maybe a UNS 1 1/8” x 14 TPI thread if there are any plumbing fittings of that nature
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    Help with a 22mm Tank Connector

    Although most fittings are brass. Anyone know of a steel connector. Thanks
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    Help with a 22mm Tank Connector

    Thanks, but 3/4"bsp is smaller than the 22mm fitting..
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    Help with a 22mm Tank Connector

    Flomasta Compression Tank Connector 22mm I have fitted one of these to my garden water butt as the plastic fitting supplied was flimsy and leaking. Problem I have I cannot find a 'Female' Socket/Adaptor/bush etc to fit on the male 22mm tank connector, looked high and low on Google. thanks
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    Calcium Silicate Board - Insulation

    Not sure which category to post this. My Daughters house a semi of the 40's with no cavity walls and pebble dashed exterior. Although currently she has no damp issues, but walls are cold to touch. She cannot do the traditional way of insulating by stud, material and plasterboard internally...
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    Balancing Radiators - Heatshield valves

    The thermostat is a Honeywell DT90E Digital Room Thermostat with ECO energy saving feature It was fitted some years ago. The house is of year1984 so wiring is Red/Black and knowing which is live/neg, also has a Drayton Tempus Seven for HW and CH daily time settings to Worcester boiler of 10 yrs...
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    Balancing Radiators - Heatshield valves

    Ok, pump is back on 'III' setting otherwise, taking so long for rads to heat to Roomstat setting. Noticed if correct or not once the ar temp has reached the roomstat setting and heating turned off, whether in manual or timed heating controlled the pump continuously pumping after the roomstat...
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    Electric Recliner Chair - Spare Parts

    Its a Sherbourne of some 20yrs passed down from parents. Can only find one company with google, nothing with amazon etc
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    Electric Recliner Chair - Spare Parts

    I used to use another forum associated with this type of request, but has since closed down. I have a electric recliner/riser chair, all is working ok accept the leg support and riser part. Anyone know where i could find spare parts for these chairs. The clevis is plastic and M20 fine thread...
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