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Hi, the sliding balcony door in our new flat will only shut if the door is lifted very slightly whilst turning the handle to engage the closing action. It looks like one of the rollers / closers has dropped and the bottom of the door catches on it as the door moves into the frame to close. I...

Many thanks, that does look like a good bit of kit. Looking on the negative side of this though, I will still need block management permission for the hole. :( Could anyone comment on feasibility of the original proposal to join into the existing please?

I live on the 5th floor of a block of flats and want to fit an ensuite to the main bedroom. I do have an outside wall but drilling to the outside will be really difficult because of the height and getting permission from the block management / scaffolding etc. The bathroom in the flat below...

Yes the timer is set. Initially, there was problem with it where it seemed to be locked into a cooking delay cycle but I have since managed to clear that and it seems to be running normally now (just not allowing power to the bottom oven). Noted ref the connections - that was just to prove my...

Oven is a John Lewis JLDUOS705 and the top oven works fine but the bottom oven is completely unresponsive - no heat / light or fan. The clock/timer appears to be working correctly but after much probing with a multimeter is still my prime suspect. The suspect timer is here: IMG_1526 2 by...

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John Lewis JLDUOS705 timer

John Lewis JLDUOS705 timer

Thanks for the reply. It is the central one, so internal walls only. Ta, Niscars

Hi, the house we are buying has already had the central chimney lowered below the roof tiles and the top of it is now in the loft. Inside the house there are vent grills cut in plywood used to cover up the fire places. I am going to make a better job of sealing up the fireplaces with either...

Excellent. Thank you both for your replies. I haven't seen the other bit yet but will check next time I am there. Regards, Niscars

Hi, I am in the process of buying a house and wonder if anyone can tell me what the function of the item circled on the picture below is please? Many thanks, Niscars

Got it - EUROSPEC EASI-KEEP LATCH - https://www.morehandles.co.uk/eurospec-easi-keep-latch.html

Hi can anybody help me with the name of the item above please. I am trying to replace one but can't find it. Something to do with an easy close system for self closing doors in a flat (I think). Thanks.

Hi, can someone help with this please. Last winter part of the front face of the bathroom window lintel fell off. Looks like the metal window bars have rusted and popped part of the face off. I am looking for advice on whether the old piece can be attached back on or should the hole be filled...