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    Lighting calculations

    Have a look here:- http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technical/DataSheets/Illuma/LampData.htm
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    Old style outside light fixings

    I had the same screws on my bulkhead. I removed them using a flat blade screwdriver and a hammer. Place the blade of the screwdriver in one of the slots and gently tap it with the hammer so that the screw is forced to rotate (place the screwdriver so the blade is always perpendicular to the...
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    Speed of Central Heating pump

    Thanks for the replies :)
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    Speed of Central Heating pump

    Without trying to sound like an idiot, what speed should the CH pump be set to - high, med, or low? Or put another way what will be the difference between setting it to high rather than low? Ours is set to medium, and other than a change in noise level (low is nice and quite, high is noisy)...
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    Door Liner/Frame and plastering

    Cheers guys, liner it is first :)
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    Door Liner/Frame and plastering

    Hi All, Does it make much difference if the plastering is carried out before or after the door liner/frame is installed on a new wall? I plan to fit the liner before plastering, leaving an edge proud of the wall by the depth of the final plaster finish. Is this the normal/best way to do...
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    Who needs circuit breakers?

    Now I seem to remember when I did my 'O' levels that to pass you needed to get a C or higher. What is the pass for a GCSE, and at what % of the mark is this pass awarded?
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    Joining Guttering

    When you are buying the guttering you should find next to it joining pieces. There are versions to join round to round, round to square, and square to square. Each type has a small rubber band at each end that when the gutter is clipped/snapped in forms a seal. Now joining to the old...
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    Gutter angle

    Thanks for the replies. i will look into them. :D
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    Gutter angle

    Hi, I need to install some guttering around my new extension. The problem is one of the corners is 160 degrees. I have only seen guttering corners 90 or 135 degrees. Guttering is to be roundline 112mm in white. Is it possible to get 160 degree gutter corners, or have it made specially? If...
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    Best route for cables in flat roof space

    Hi All, I am about to pull the cabling for the sockets and lights in the extension I am building. The cables will run between the flat roof joists and this is where my question lies:- Is it permissable/safe to pass the cables over the top of the joists so they cross the joists in the gap...
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    Should I charge neighbour for scaffolding in my garden?

    Speak to your solicitor. They shouldn't charge you (too much) just to advise, but they may recommend a contract is drawn up to cover for any potential damage caused by the scaffolding and building works to your property.
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    Off road parking opinions

    Throwing in my tuppence worth here:- Gravel will not stick in the tyre treads as long as the size is a minimum of 20mm. Also at this size dogs and cats will not be as inclined to use it as litter trays (the keywords here are not inclined). If gravelling you do not want a depth any greater...
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    Best practice for installing Cellox insulation boards

    I need to place Cellox insulation between the joists of my flat roof. 120mm depth has been specified, but as Cellox does not come in this thickness I am making it up with two layers of 60mm. Now as I understand it these sheets come foil covered on one side? If this is the case is there any...
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    New Roof...what type??

    Price you pay will depend on the area you need to cover, the condition of the deck boards, removal of the existing material - oh, and the area in which you live. As breezer said, spend the time and get several quotes, but remember the cheapest is not always the best. FWIW, I am having an...
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    Humming/whining occasionally from hot water tap

    OK, should have engaged brain before my typing fingers :oops:
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    Humming/whining occasionally from hot water tap

    Thanks for the response. The float valve in the cold water tank is less than 3 months old. How would this affect the hot water tap which is fed from a cylinder in the airing cupboard?
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    Humming/whining occasionally from hot water tap

    Hi, Occasionally there is a high pitched hum/whine from the basin hot tap that gradually increases in pitch before stopping. This only happens intermittently and only started at the weekend. Any suggestion as to where I might start to look for the cause? Cheers
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    Roof Construction Description

    Many thanks everyone. It all makes sense now. :)
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    Roof Construction Description

    Hi All, Could anyone explain to me what tiliting is when used in the description of a flay roof:- 175x50mm joists @ 400mm ctrs. 120mm Cellotex between joists. 50mm ventilation gap. Firrings to fall, with 75x75mm tiliting fillets. I understand what everything else is, but am a bit...
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