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    Heating a double height room

    Wall-mounted flame effect fire and a fan heater. Probably nowhere near enough I know but I'd like to get some advice before rushing down the wrong road.
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    Heating a double height room

    Wall-mounted flame effect fire and a fan heater. Probably nowhere near enough I know but I'd like to get some advice before rushing down the wrong road.
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    Heating a double height room

    Any tips on the best way to improve heating in a double height room (starter home, double height lounge and kitchen downstairs, mezzanine bedroom and bathroom. Sadly no mains gas nearby. Thanks.
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    Inglenook canopy fan?

    I'm looking at a problem with occasional smoke spillage from an inglenook fireplace. Without reconfiguring the fireplace a chimney fan is one solution, but thinking laterally is it possible to install a canopy fan as found in kitchen installations? Obviously the fan with have to be able to...
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    Switch / fused spur combination

    The light switch by our back door has two toggles, one to control the utility light, the other to control the outside security light. The security light is usually left switched on as it's PIR controlled, but other people in the house sometimes turn it off. :roll: Is it possible to buy a...
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    Dormer Bathroom Ventillation

    I need to install ventilation in a bathroom in a dormer bungalow (purpose built, not loft conversion). The shape of the roof limits my options and I'm hoping for recommendations on the best way top do it. My options seem to be: 1. Run a duct down the inside of the roof to exit at ground...
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    Bathroom Downlights

    [/url] Thanks. That's a very useful guide, but sadly only for low energy lights.
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    Bathroom Downlights

    I'm planning to replace some old downlights in a bathroom. I'm going to keep the 12V halogen as I like the light they give and the transformers etc are in place. I would like to use units with a brushed metal finish that is corrosion proof under bathroom conditions and that meet the regulations...
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    Best Gas Hob

    Our gas hob, a Fisher Paykel five burner has never provided enough power in my opinion. Does anyone know if the output can be increased? The correct jets are fitted but a saucepan takes ages to heat up. Alternatively, can anyone recommend a good high output large gas hob? Thanks.
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    Replacing wooden cladding on dormers

    I want to have the wooden cladding replaced on five dormer windows followed by staining of the new timber and existing hardwood windows. Which trades would be best to contact for quotes? Any tips on suitable timbers etc., gratefully received. How much should I budget? Thanks.
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