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    To sand, or not to sand?

    I'm using some Ronseal, satin, quick drying varnish in the house. The tin says to sand with fine grit sandpaper before the final coat. Just wondering if this is absolutely necessary, cos I'm getting fed up to the teeth with this project and just want it done. TIA.
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    New stair spindles.

    About to fit some new 41mm spindles. Just wondering if I need to put any nails into them or will glue be enough? TIA.
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    Notice period

    Found the answer.
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    Notice period

    Just been paid off. Was given a weeks notice on 17th Oct and expected to be paid up to the 24th. Only paid up to 23rd. HR says the day I was informed is included in the notice period. Not like that at any other place I've worked. Anyone know what the legal position is? I know it's only a days...
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    Beko CF7914 Fridge/freezer

    Packed up yesterday.Sometimes the compressor runs for a few minutes, other times you can see/hear it trying to start but nothing happens. Anything I can try to see if I can bring it back to life? SWMBO has already started looking at new one's but by the time she's made her mind up we could be in...
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    Plasterers serving SR5 area.

    Sorted now. Phew.
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    Plasterers serving SR5 area.

    As the title says. Anyone serving the above area, interested in quoting for work to, hall, stairs and upstairs landing. Only reply if you're actually prepared to come and look at the work and not leave me hanging around all day.
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    Which boiler?

    Thanks for all the replies.
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    Which boiler?

    That's my biggest problem, finding a decent installer. Seen too many bad installs by so-called reputable companies. Current heating system was installed by a local recommended company. Apart from the boiler, which was our choice the rest was s***e. All the pipework is getting ripped out sometime...
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    Which boiler?

    It's in an out-house. I should post a pic of the current installation but I'm too embarrassed.
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    Flue over driveway.

    It's a Vauxhall, which in my opinion is worse. Boiler is under a flat roof and a plume management kit wouldn't be a hardship either, just want to be prepared. We all know there are people out there that will take the easy option when it comes to boiler installation. Few months down the line...
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    Which boiler?

    I've read elsewhere on this forum that Intergas installers and parts support is a bit patchy. Never heard of them though, so I'll look them up.
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    Flue over driveway.

    I take it, by your suggestion, it's not recommended to have the plume discharging over the car.
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    Which boiler?

    I hate these sort of questions. However, in my defence, I haven't kept up with what's going on in the domestic home heating arena, last time I took this sort of thing seriously, Keston and Viessmann were the bees-knees. My current boiler is a WB 24CDi. Almost 17 years old. I'd like to stick...
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    Flue over driveway.

    Our existing conventional combi flue discharges over the drive. Just wondering, when the time comes to replace it with a condensor is the plume likely to cause any problems with the car body work. I know the condensate is mildly acidic. Might have to rethink things a bit. TIA
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    Cistern fill problem

    Been on Fluidmaster website. Looks like a replacement is needed.
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    Cistern fill problem

    Hi all. Got one of those push button, bottom entry toilets. Apparently when it's flushed the refill is very slow unless a cold tap is turned on then it fills as normal. Anyone got any ideas? This is not something I've come across before. I'm suspecting a floating blockage but I'm not there and...
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    Quick question

    Thanks for that.
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    Quick question

    Looking to have some skimming done shortly. From a plasterers point of view, is it better to have door architraves in place or are they best left off till afterwards? TIA.
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    Scrapping laptops.

    Thanks for the replies. The laptops are broke otherwise I would have tried to find someone who had a use for them. Just worried that someone could recover data from them after I got rid.
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