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    keston 170

    I have a keston 170 and the thing has been in now for 8 years. and with the sound of it same number of rads, my property is on three levels and its set on 3 zones. HW. zone one and zone two. yes its had its moments the biggest problem is the relay 8 pin type but identical relay is£5.43 plus...
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    floor levels

    you could see if original floor is 21mm if so renew floor with 18mm fast span flooring (8ft x 4ft t&g chipboards.) depends on area do not be tempted to use ardits etc not for 3mm. the only other option would be to use a latex floor leveler and feather it out not the best solution but would...
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    pile foundations

    Last job we piled, we used van elle excelent job 38 piles 4.8 meters set and filled left us to cut and cap as agreed 3 .5 days under 135 000kva pylon cables did it with 2 meter sections and welded each section. would use them again.
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    Strange looking Thermocouple in Robson Willey gas fire

    as i said earlier the short answer is NO. I am a registered engineer and refuse to give advise to non registered people. when I said no you cant change it. you still went ahead and did it . you have been given further advise for your own safety, by other engineers but in your wisdom think you...
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    Strange looking Thermocouple in Robson Willey gas fire

    in short no you should really get it checked out as the thermo couple is not the only cause of the fire going out. sorry to be a sour puss but its the only advise i will give to joe public.
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    Condensation problems

    An average pair of sleeping adults breath out 1.5 pints of water during the evening. lack of ventilation will cause this moisture to settle on the glass and form as condensation. drying washing on radiators is a major cause of condensation . your windows are not faulty they are doing there...
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    Can anyone PLEASE kindly help??? PVC BEADING

    post some pics and we will se what we can do for you. also if you look very closely at the extrusion a lot of extrusions carry the manufactures mark,slightly indented into the profile.
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    Adjusting a drafty upvc door...

    the centre latch is usually adjustable also the cams are elongated to give compression. also a pvcu door needs the handle to be lifted to gain compression or it will only latch and this can be draughty.especially if the latch keep has moved.
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    grinder sparks on uPVC windows

    need to get my glasses checked could of sworn it was 2006 you have just confirmed I am loosing the plot :lol: but the advise is still current.
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    grinder sparks on uPVC windows

    Just read date on original post DOH!
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    grinder sparks on uPVC windows

    if you are struggling to remove them, with your t cut use the three finest grades of wet and dry the last grade is like brown paper but this will cut out the discoloration and level out the small indentations use a block or you will leave finger marks. to finish and bring back the surface use...
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    When to start up by yourself?

    quote] That you cant trust a lot of people out there, get paid as soon as you have done your job tell them its company policy that work has to be paid for on completion or you will spend hours chasing money and hear every excuse in the book.
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    mice invasion - what to do?

    This is the one I was trying to refer to, that utilises the wiring in your home .so in my own defence against the Smart ar ses :lol: I only did a quick google and as stated had not used one my self,
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    mice invasion - what to do?

    follow this link http://www.choiceful.com/choiceful-id-18233-PestStop-Pestclear-Ultrasonic-Pest-Repeller.html this is supposed to send ultrasonic waves through the wiring making the living conditions to pests intolerable not used one personally but know of people who have they also...
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    When to start up by yourself?

    Not at the beginning of a recession take what you can while you can then if push comes to shove you may end up being put in a position where you are out of work and having to look for work. If the economy has not re stabilized in the time scale you are talking then we are all in for some bad...
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    Bargain for ya!

    If you bought this then complained to ebay that you only had the left shoe they would say you didnt have a leg to stand on.it was probably stolen from a shop display where the right one is still with its box that is also missing.
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    Washing Machine not spinning or emptying

    have you checked the filter. a blocked filter will cause this.
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    New boiler making lots of noise

    system could still be full of air a hissing noise inside is usually air releasing from the auto air vent have you had any banging noises from within the boiler.
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    New boiler making lots of noise

    when you say getting really ill do you mean from the stress of the noise or other symptoms?
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