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    Hotpoint RD1176JDUK no power keeps tripping out

    My washer suddenly stopped working about 10 minutes into a wash cycle. When I plug it back in it trips out the rcd and the machine doesn't light or anything. I checked the washer heating element and I couldn't get any continuity with the multi-meter. When I removed the element it was...
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    Replacing Storage heaters help needed

    Why the sarcasm m8 ?, I'm asking questions about electric heaters so if you've nothing to offer then get your crayons out. As far as I can gather by the majority of replies electric heaters don't work or will cost a fortune to run. Those electric radiators offer no heat and they are all lying...
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    Replacing Storage heaters help needed

    Ok so I'm taking in all you say and by all accounts and thoughts on cost etc, electric radiators are expensive, dear to run, wont warm a toilet up, so who is making them and who is buying them ?. I'm not a central heating engineer nor a spark I needed buying heating advise. I now know I posted...
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    Replacing Storage heaters help needed

    Thank you so much someone who has answered the original question with helpful advice. I'm sorry if I posted in the wrong my apologies. But replies regarding long johns or insulation or grants for GHC did not help or answer my question.
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    Replacing Storage heaters help needed

    Variables?, your complexing simple questions. As for gas ?, 1)I have a gas feed no metre. 2) I cannot afford GCH right now, 3) Grant's? I'm not on benefits 4) 0% finance, it's a myth they just add the finance to the price and % it is not. I have looked at those options. 5) my question was about...
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    Replacing Storage heaters help needed

    So basically fox what your saying is that by replacing 3 of the 5 very old storage heaters that don't hold heat not even teatime and I have spent a fair few quid on having parts replaced that a new electric heater with thermostat and timer as a temp measure so you can set the heat when needed...
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    Replacing Storage heaters help needed

    The house installation is fine, upvc double glazed, cavity and loft installation in place. It's just the cost of the storage heaters plus at teatime to late evening they are virtually cold just when I need them, bare in mind they are 30+ years old. It's just the cost of running them and then...
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    Replacing Storage heaters help needed

    Hi, I haven't done the calculations mine was a general enquiry regarding panel and newer electric storage heaters cost etc. As for last legs?, theyve had endless parts replaced to keep them running the list is endless from vents to elements etc. I'm saying in a couple of years before GCH but...
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    Replacing Storage heaters help needed

    I have old Dimplex storage heaters over 35 years old, there on thier last legs and expensive to run. At some point in the next couple of years I am hoping to have gas central heating installed but until I do I need to replace the storage heaters. What are my cheapest to buy and run options and...
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    Painting wooden fencing, which spray gun ?

    I need to paint an awful lot of full length wooden fencing (about 150ft) both sides. I did do it a couple of years back by brush but a swore never again so, Which is a good, easy to use/fill spray gun without spending a bucket load of cash ?. I was looking at the HVLP400 Black & Decker but...
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    Spring clamp removal tool (door gasket) question

    Honestly these LG retaining springs and very very tough to get back on. I had 2 screwdrivers taped to a G Clamp and it ripped the tape off and another attempt with more tape it bent both screwdrivers.
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    Spring clamp removal tool (door gasket) question

    Is there a cheaper alternative Spring clamp removal tool for the door gasket replacement that will do the job like these;- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-OEM-LG-Washing-Machine-Pliars-Gasket-Clamp-383EER4001A-/281281015609?hash=item417da7af39 I have tried with screwdrivers and all sorts but...
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    LG bearing replacement, new bearing loose, help & advise badly needed

    you cant because there is a section totally gone were 2 screws go into the vent casing
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    LG bearing replacement, new bearing loose, help & advise badly needed

    Well I spent the best part of a day rebuilding the washer with a few hitches here and there but all's now well and at this moment in time the washer and dryer are running fine. There was one major thing I found that alarmed me, were the vent connects to the top of the front outer tub there was a...
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    LG bearing replacement, new bearing loose, help & advise badly needed

    I decided to take matters into my own hands :) I used a largish center punch and bashed a load of holes just on the edge of the metal part of the tub were the bearing sits to expand it and it seems to have done the trick then.............. while browsing on eBay I found someone selling a boxed...
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    LG bearing replacement, new bearing loose, help & advise badly needed

    I have stripped down my LG washer/dryer F1403RD to replace the bearings and gasket after a leak and I've come across a couple of problems. Firstly , the front outer tub is burned like it's melted at the front top so I'm pretty sure water has been leaking out the top on spin the running down the...
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    Tub gasket on a washer, silicone or no silicone ?

    thanks for the reply, he does (16 mins in):- He doesn't (6 mins in):-
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    Tub gasket on a washer, silicone or no silicone ?

    I'm going to change the bearings in the washer/dryer soon but after watching a couple of videos on youtube some run a thin bead of silicone over the tub gasket , some don't. What's your thought's ?. And , what are the actual bearing part numbers I need as there's a bearing manufacturing company...
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    squeaking chip board floor , driving me mad !!

    **Update** Well I decided to go in full and sort the matter as the noise was unbearable. I bought some http://www.screwfix.com/p/spax-flooring-screws-4-5-x-60mm-pack-of-300/88716 and luckily got a good few sheets of 18mm ply wood sheeting off a friend. I bought a Bahco nail remover...
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    LG washer/dryer leaking

    They only go to a max of 72mm I don't think their quite big enough. Last time I used a large g clamp and taped 2 nails to the end then opened the clamp up. Only problem was the spring was seriously strong so the tape kept coming loose
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