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Hi, I had an initial fault of F05 fault. I cleaned the pump out and dismantled hoses and fault clear but now the machine power button has no affect ( stays on) and the start/pause button has a slow flash. The machine will not start any program. there is no error code on the display and the...

I didn't say I knew what i was talking about that is why i was asking the question. I presumed the paddle was supposed to hit the micro switch on manual so you could get the boiler to fire by moving it to manual. It does this on the old 3 port valve head I have. If its not supposed to hit...

Hi, My Honeywell 4043H 2 port valve has broken. The paddle switch does not touch the micro switch when manually pushed across so presume the whole head needs to be replaced. I have a spare 3 port head and want to confirm if it can be fitted as a temporary measure until I get a new 2 port...

Hi, thanks for the replies. I did notice that one of the grey taps seemto spin and not make good contact. I have now disconnected the filling loop and will monitor for any further pressure rises. thanks again

Hi, I have a Vaillant 837 eco tec plus combi boiler. I noticed that the water pressure guage was fully in the red. I drained some water from a rad and the guage dropped back into the grey. I checked today and again guage back to full red. I drained some water again to get it back into the...

Hi, I am going to replace the rotten arris rails on my closed board fencing. What size/type of nails should I use to attach the arris repair brackets to the arris rails and what size nails for the feather boards. I have quite a few to do so is it practical/economical to hire a nail gun...

Hi, I have a front door from a manufacturer called homesafe. This morning my wife heard a ping and now there is no spring in the door handles. I have removed the door handles and they are the non sprung type. There is a continuous metal strip along the edge of the door and I removed this but...

thanks for the reply, you were right filter blocked. What a stupid place to put a filter, pity the poor old granny who has to ry and clean that out.

Hi, I have a hotpoint Ultra WF860 washing machines that has developed a leak from the dispenser drawer. It only leaks when the machine starts to spin and not on every wash. I have dismantled the dispenser drawer to ensure all is clean with no blocked pipes and have performed a hotwash...

Thanks for all the replies, jasonb you were right there was a partially hidden + screw that when quarter turned popped the bracket out. All sorted now. Thanks

Hi, Not sure this the correct section but I suspect carpenters will have fitted a few kitchens in their time. My problem is the drawer front fron has come away from the actual drawer unit. It is a modern type unit with soft close runners. The drawer front is held on with a brackets that...

Hi, Thanks for the reply, I meant rockwool i.e normal loft insulation. I get my mucking words in a fuddle some times :wink:

Hi, Modern acrylic baths seem to let the water go cold quite quickly because they are so thin. I'm considering wrapping rockwall insulation around the outside of my new bath to give it good insulation similar to a hot water jacket. Is this a good idea or not. i.e is there any potential...

Hi, I am looking into making a bath panel that can be tiled over. Would 9mm WPB ply be suitable or would it be better to go for 12mm. Also what would be the best way to construct a frame so I can attatch the ply to the side of the bath. Thanks for any advice

Hi, I have installed UFH in a new extension which meant I had to install 2 new programmable thermostats and 2 new 2 port valves. My boiler is a Vaillant combi. I am planning to wire it as follows: 3 core cable to each Stat ( brown (live), Black (neutral), grey (switch live) 2 port...

Hi, I have narrowed down my choice of flexible tile adhesives to the following products: http://www.tile-dealerhq.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=158 http://www.floortileadhesive.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=19 I have few areas to be tiled, one is about 30m2, concrete...

Thanks for the replies as anyone used profix tile adhesive. It seems I might as well buy a pallet, i've also got a bathroom to tile and any extra can go on e-bay. http://www.tilefixdirect.com/product/PQ50-PVFFS20.html Works out at about £9 for 20Kg bag

Thanks for the reply can you recommend any online retailers I can buy this in bulk.

Hi, Has anyone any recommendations for a rapid set floor tile adhesive suitable for porcelain tiles. I am having 56m2 of concrete floor tiled in 600x600mm tiles. 30m2 has wet underloor heating installed. Does this mean I need a flexible adhesive?. As I am probably going to need about 14 bags...

Hi, I have just had the floor of my extension screeded and the floor seems to slope towards the sliding doors. and there seems to be an uneven portion towards the center of the room the levels seems to rock by about 10mm. Will this be acceptable for tiling over, the tiles are porcelain...