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  1. bricksmasher

    Should I get trickle vents added

    That's the issue indont know what I can do the reduce the moisture. I have a dehumidifier that runs to dry washing on an airer, there's only 3 of us in the house, cooking I've upgraded our extraction fan, same in the bathroom and it's mostly overnight the condensation appears.
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    Shower plumbing, likely to cause problems?

    I think you're right now you mention it! Ok it's not leaking so that's good, just getting abit loose where silicone is starting to come away. But doesn't sound like it's a big deal. Cheers
  3. bricksmasher

    Should I get trickle vents added

    I would but some are downstairs which I don't want to leave open overnight and one is my baby's room and indont want her to get cold the other ones I do leave open abit at the moment
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    Shower plumbing, likely to cause problems?

    Hi, I've added some photos. Not sure how clear they are, but basically when doing our house up, I think I hired the worst plumber imaginable and when we had tenants on our house before we moved in ourselves we had found out the initial plumber fitted the hot and cold tap the wrong way round...
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    Should I get trickle vents added

    Hi, Had some new windows fitted 3.5 years ago, but now especially when cold get condensation build on the inside of the windows (not between the glass) If it's not wiped away regularly, it can get mouldy. Noticed abit of mould on the top of the windows today on the plaster. And had abit of...
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    New induction hob, seal it in?

    Cheers all, all sealed in now
  7. bricksmasher

    Stuck button on showed temperature lever

    Hi, . Just wondering if anyone could advise if there's an easy way to get this little button to pop back out as from memory it should stop the temperate going all the way but doesn't. Have tried WD-40 but it's not budging, maybe some vinegar or limescale spray will help? Or welcome any other...
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    New induction hob, seal it in?

    Cheers all, it was Currys that fitted it and took the old one and everything else away with them, it's not granite it's a wooden top so I'll get it sealed after all. Appreciate the replies
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    New induction hob, seal it in?

    Hi, just had a new induction hob fitted. im guessing this is going to build up with water/debris quite quickly round the sides which I could do without Assuming I should get this sealed in? But welcome any opinions
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    Motion sensor lights staying on permanently

    Cheers for about 30mins of leaving them off but sorted now cheers
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    Motion sensor lights staying on permanently

    Hi all, Since fitters came to instal my new job the turned the electrics on and off several times, and now for some reason my motion sensor outdoor lights are permanently on Probably and easy fix but thought I'd ask here as I don't have instructions.for them or know what brand they are...
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    Positioning the thermostat

    Thanks for all the replies! Much appreciated, for now ive out the thermostat in the hallway, upstairs as its cold up there as are the upstairs bedrooms. It definitely seems to be helping and today ive noticed the rooms are not as cold as they were so maybe ill move it there long term. Access...
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    Positioning the thermostat

    Thanks very much and yes i have bern reading that too, i normally had the heating set on around 19-20 but that was downstairs and the upstairs is much colder, perhaps 16 though Appreciate the reply and advice, thanks very much, and we are also taking in turns sleeping on the sofa at the moment
  14. bricksmasher

    Positioning the thermostat

    Thanks, i never even thought about it, the thermostat is in the living room where there is 2 radiators. Both have a TRV on them. Maybe i should look to take them off I moved the hive thermostat just after posting this last night to upstairs in the hallway, as its much colder there and there was...
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    Positioning the thermostat

    Hi guys Just a question, currently my Hive thermostat is in the living room, as i thought it made sense to have it there. Theres 2 radiators in there though, and the house isnt insulated yet (on the list of things to do very soon though) The hallway and upstairs is much colder than the living...
  16. bricksmasher

    Extraction fan in bathroom

    Thanks very much for the detailed reply and info appreciate it. I emailed him after my shower and showed him the water on the fan again and the walls that were wet still To his credit, he came out for the 3rd time today after that and installed an Inline fan, which he said is industrial...
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    Extraction fan in bathroom

    There did seem to be less steam while showering, but still water droplets on the fan itself still
  18. bricksmasher

    Extraction fan in bathroom

    So had a look outside, i can see this vent in the pic attached Regards to the house theres no plants, animals, 3 people live here (1 baby, 2 adults) we have a dehumidier running downstairs for our laundry I cant get into the loft at the moment but ill try take a pic later of what i can see
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    Extraction fan in bathroom

    So i spoke the the electrician and said the issues i was having he came back out this morning and went onto the loft and said the ducting was all coiled up and someone had put some insulation over to So we agreed to have him duct it all outside which he did and showed.me the pics. Having just...
  20. bricksmasher

    Extraction fan in bathroom

    Thanks, ill get my borther in law to take a look, hes not a sparky but is a great all round builder so sure he will advise what is and isnt possible too Thanks again for all the replies
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