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    Why can’t I connect this hose to pressure washer?

    Ok thanks mate will give it a bash
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    Why can’t I connect this hose to pressure washer?

    So I went into the shed today to find my gun hose detached from my Karcher pressure washer. Please note that this hose attaches to the left screw in on the unit in the pic and not the black fitting on right. half an hour of trying to figure out how to fit it back on and still no joy. I...
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    Best sealant for leaking shower enclosure?

    Hi, so I have a shower enclosure which is leaking from the bottom-please see pics- I have been having a look as to what to use to seal it and was thinking of silicone sealant. However on my search I came across this-Fernox LS-X leak sealer. So not sure which would be best. Or is there a product...
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    How do I fix this leaking radiator?

    Surely a new valve would last a long time though?
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    How do I fix this leaking radiator?

    Would these do the job? https://www.screwfix.com/p/combination-spanner-set-12pcs/46693
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    How do I fix this leaking radiator?

    Thanks for the replies folks.
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    How do I fix this leaking radiator?

    So when I close the knob on this radiator water starts leaking... is there any quick fix or will I need to call a plumber? Thanks
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    which screwdriver is needed here?

    Thanks for the replies folks! Am testing out the tips tonight and I will start with the rubber band trick!
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    which screwdriver is needed here?

    So I have recently fit some door bolts with the tiny brass screws, see pictures, Now my general method of screwing in such small screws is to try various size small screwdrivers until I find one which fits and turns screw appprpriately. Unfortunately this has meant the screws are looking the...
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    Where can I buy small wood drill bits?

    I am looking for 1,2& 3 mm drill bits but can’t really seem to locate any smaller than a 4mm. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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    Should a screw always be longer than the plug?

    Thanks for all the replies folks, lot of useful info for me to work with
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    Should a screw always be longer than the plug?

    So I have used the plug in the above picture on plasterboard and used a 4mm diameter screw, as recommended, which is 30mm in length. I have used this plug and screw to attach a plastic carrier bag holder to the wall. However, I have had to leave some of the screw unscrewed from the plug so...
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    How can this large hole be fixed?

    Thanks for all the replies and help folks
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    How can this large hole be fixed?

    So this was where a handyman had previously attached something which I have removed to find a rather large hole.. What would be the best way to fix this? I plan on having the hole bathroom re-tiled, not by me, at some point in the coming months. However is there a way to fill this up in the...
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    Are these self drilling screws for metal?

    Thanks- what size pilot hole would you drill? Thanks
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    Are these self drilling screws for metal?

    Which would be best to use? Would the hole be bigger whay size pilot hole would you use? I.e. what size drill bit? Thanks
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    Best self tapping screws for attaching licence plate to car?

    Would rather use a screw to be honest...
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