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  1. Tricky-Dicky

    Garage Conversion is Freezing!

    Hi, might well be the rad(s) is undersized. How many external walls/surfaces does the garage have? Possibly 5, ceiling, front wall, rear wall, side wall, floor. Compare to a room in your house: 3, ceiling or floor, and two external walls. Additionally long narrow room ie your garage has more...
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    Mast head amp (aerial booster?)

    PSU if required>: Power supply (for mast head amps) - A.T.V. Poles, Brackets, Clamps & Aerials (aerialsandtv.com) Home Page - A.T.V. Poles, Brackets, Clamps & Aerials (aerialsandtv.com) excellent company for TV aerial info
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    Mast head amp (aerial booster?)

    Hi, is this your amp? Needs 12Volt power. Mast head amp "universal" 4 way - A.T.V. Poles, Brackets, Clamps & Aerials (aerialsandtv.com)
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    WAHL 9918 Hair Trimmer Battery replace

    Hi, measure the size of the battery, is it a 4/5 sub c size battery, approx 22mm x 33mm ? Ni-Cd, 1.2 volts 1300 mAh For sale at several outlets
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    double glazing seal

    Hi, had a similar problem, Found a local glazier, removed the entire opening window (just a few screws to release the hinges) delivered it to him in the morning, phone call received the same afternoon to collect the window with a new sealed unit, and refitted by myself. Quicker and cheaper! Just...
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    Drain problems/rats with no consistent advice

    Hi, Had a smelly washing machine at work, when the sink was being emptied, waste water was being back siphoned into the WM. Also saw the tub filling with 'water' when not in use. Just a thought.
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    Help Neighbour is a nightmare

    Hi Munzy, It was Ashfield District Council,
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    Stop CH pump from running at night

    Hi, sounds like a 'frost stat' is being activated. Reduce the night time thermostat to 4c, and see if the pump still cuts in, or disable the night time stat entirely.
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    No heating on my ideal combi boiler

    Hi, might help or not, the pic of your remote shows midnight, set to the correct time. The thumb wheel for the room temp need turning anti-clockwise to increase the room temp, rather counter intuitive. All the tappets around the clock are set to 'on', change to some on and some off. Trying to...
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    Plugged rainwater runoff gully

    I would remove the shoe from the bottom of the down-pipe, and see if the flow goes straight down the gully, rather than splashing around. You might need a short piece to extend the pipe. Also you could remove the grid, and let the rain water pipe flow straight into the gully. Some say the grid...
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    Free stuff I want to get rid of

    Hi, What about Charity shops, we have one called 'The Hanger' locally for Air Ambulance. They seem to know what they are doing, very appreciative, decent staff, they sell the better stuff on ebay.
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    Potterton EP2 Faulty PCB Microprocessor Chip

    Hi, from memory the battery backup keeps its settings for 24 hrs. Might need to keep its power off accordingly, for a full reset.
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    Electricity Charges

    Check that the invoice matches to the correct meter!
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    Electricity Charges

    Get access to the meter, and make readings daily (if possible) and see what usage is being made. Also give the readings to the supplier, and check for estimated reads. Ensure that the storage heaters come on at the correct times ie at the reduced rate, not unknown for the timing to be out!
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    Bathroom sink leaking outside the downpipes.

    Looks like you need a new backnut, as CBW suggested But adjustable U bend IF needed: McAlpine Adjustable Inlet Tubular 'P' Trap White 32mm | Traps | Screwfix.com
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    Mystery cable on outside of house - can anyone identify?

    Hi, I worked at one time in a Nottingham School (I'm not a teacher) and one day a 'gent' came to remove the old Rediffusion cables, only problem he didn't work for Rediffusion or the local authority .......
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    Zonal heating system question

    On a traditional heating system, in the first instance, you would need 3 separate zone valves, one for downstairs, one for upstairs and finally one for the domestic hot water. This does not seem to apply to your present system. Also 2 room stats one upstairs and one downstairs, and a cylinder...
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    Share of freehold DIY

    Get a drone up there, and take photos.
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    Buying a property large plot to build poss stream

    that's in her physical historical 1970's boundary fencing If she has use of this land, and it has been fenced off, will she be able to claim 'squatters rights' ? Squatting and the law: Squatters' rights to property - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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    Stair box with Window

    Had a similar issue with the box appearing in 2 bedrooms, back to back. In bedroom one, a wardrobe with sliding doors, floor to ceiling, was made enclosing the box. The box can only be seen when a door is opened. In bedroom two, I opened the box, and realised that it could be made smaller and...
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