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    Using trade paint neat (dulux in this case)

    Thanks for the tip; I might end up doing so. I've opted for the Ultra Matt - so hopefully there won't be too much of a sheen.
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    Using trade paint neat (dulux in this case)

    The walls are already covered, so I should be safe. I hope. :)
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    Using trade paint neat (dulux in this case)

    Cheers! I'll see what it's like when cutting in, and thin it a touch if there are problems.
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    Using trade paint neat (dulux in this case)

    I've got a lot of wall and ceiling to cover at the weekend, and I was thinking about using Dulux trade paint. I recall reading that it should be thinned slightly before use - but is it necessary? I figure that if it's not too thick for the roller and brush then I'll just get more opaque...
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    Painting aluminium garden furniture

    Cheers, will do!
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    Painting aluminium garden furniture

    Ah thank you. It's all bare, so I'll be sure it give it a good sand and clean before cracking on with the printe. Good to know I don't need to worry about a special printe. :)
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    Painting aluminium garden furniture

    The other half has brought home an aluminium table and chairs in woeful need of tlc. I've stripped the table and will sort the chairs next weekend. Would I right in thinking I should use a couple of coats of aluminium primer, then a couple of gloss/ceramic top coats? I'm thinking spray can...
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    Gravity fed system; drain heating but keep HW

    Cheers! I assume you bypass with a loop on a Combi or such. Either way, that's what I need to know. I'll be sure to have it all off whilst I drain and refill.
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    Gravity fed system; drain heating but keep HW

    The system hasn't been drained since we moved in two years ago. I need to add cleaner and then inhibitor, but there's no drain point. As we're about to decorate and I need to remove radiators, it's a good time to add one; under the floor in the only room that isn't tiled. Can I drain the...
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    Brass cover plate/hatch for floor

    Ah that looks excellent thank you.
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    Brass cover plate/hatch for floor

    Hi John, It's 170x330, so not too large. I'm not opposed to putting it over ply; is just like something that's aesthetically pleasing and practical. It's 1900 house, so I'm trying to stay in-keeping.
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    Brass cover plate/hatch for floor

    I finally managed to get the stop tap uncovered; it had ply screwed down, and they'd tiled over it all... I can probably get the tiles back together, but I think a brass plate with a recessed ring pull would be better. Does anyone know of a firm that can knock these up, or can recommend places...
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    Diverter Valve

    Thanks again, Stem. I'll give it a once over and see how it fares; that's money saved!
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    Diverter Valve

    Hi Stem, thank you for your reply. Yes sorry, it's an external motorised valve (ACL Lifestyle Mid-Position). I pushed the manual lever all the way over to Heating last night, and it locked in place; I reset the power to release it, and it went to the mid position and I tested both the heating...
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    Diverter Valve

    I've an old Potterton Kingfisher, and noticed this morning that the top of one of the radiators was very slightly warm; as you can imagine, we've the heating's not been on in a while. I assume it's the diverter valve, but is there anything else I should check before I buy a new one? Cheers!
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    Stopping sheet steel from rusting.

    Good spot, Cheers!
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    Rendering a retaining wall

    Cheers! I shall let you know how it pans out! :)
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    Rendering a retaining wall

    I've got a paddle mixer and a drill, but that's about it!
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    Stopping sheet steel from rusting.

    Perfect, thanks for the advice. Red oxide primer and undercoat it is!
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    Rendering a retaining wall

    Ah makes sense. Thanks again!
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