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Thanks "Oil do as you say " ! Jim

Thanks for the info; how do I lubricate the fan please? Jim

The fan seems to be running all the time even when no heat or hot water is being called for. When heat etc needed it works fine. Have just moved into the house and wonder whether constant running of the fan is usual. If not is there anything I can do as a diy solution. Jim

many thanks for the advice. Jim

Many thanks. Managed to sort it out from the advice given. Jim

I have a Patio Apple Tree that has suffered an area of damage from a brush cutter. Is it best left alone or is here any treatment recommended please ? Jim

Thanks for that. I had thought that one was for "balancing" the system but I have obviously got that wrong. Jim

Just moved into a property and one of the radiators has valve tops on each side which can be turned with the existing caps. How do I tell which is the one for regulating the specific radiator please ? Is it the one on the side where the pipe gets hot first ? Jim

Thanks. I cant tell whether it has a damp proof membrane. Can I treat it with anything and then paint please ? Jim

The bathroom is downstairs and has a cement floor. If I use vinyl flooring it seems to lead to damp readings. I have dried it out with a dehumidifier Is there any way of painting it satisfactorily so that I can simply use a rug. Jim

The shower is getting difficult to turn with a weak wrist and I wonder if anyone can advise me how to free it up so that it is easier to turn. It is the type that works off my combi boiler and is fine when on. Jim

I have a downstairs bathroom and have discovered a damp reading in the central area and when floor covering was lifted the meter indicates dampness. The area concerned has old sticky adhesive which caused discolouring of the thin floor covering which was vinyl. Any tips on removing the adhesive...

A friend is asking how do you change batteries in the key remote control. Is it a diy job ? Help would be appreciated. Jim

Thanks for all the tips. A job for the weekend ! Jim

There is a whining noise when the power steering is in use. When I look into the power steering fluid tank after using the car the fluid is all frothy. Any advice please - does it simply mean a fluid change is needed. The car is 9 years old. Jim

Thanks for all the advice and subsequent views. I have with your help found the answers and am up and running. Thanks Jim

I havent got any card yet as I just bought the box second hand and wanted to make sure its OK before buying the card. Jim

Just moving into a house where there was Sky TV. I have a Sky Box which I want to connect and then get a freesat card for £20. However the incoming cable from the dish is a twin cable with the screw type connector on each. There is only one terminal on the box I have that takes a screw type...

Many thanks for your help. I took the lock out and it was dodgy. A new one for £7.84 has solved the problem. The instructions on removing the lock were specially helpful and much appreciated. A great site for help. Jim

Will have a go at it in daylight tomorrow and see where I get too. Thanks Jim