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Thanks for replies. That gives a decent idea how to do it. Perhaps I wasn't exactly clear in my question but, I looked over the net and I found some instructions but they seemed conflicting so I was confused. What I am also interested in, is apart from the micafil mixed with a mortar or...

Hope I've got this in the right section and the question isn't too daft. Previous owner left just an oblong hole as a fireplace in the chimney breast, suppose they had removed the original fireplace. I have bought one of the all in one castiron victorian fireplaces to insert. I have built...

Hello, hope someone can help and hope I've got the terminology right in my description. I have just repaired some wear and damage to some coping stones on my extension gable - some of the pointing between the coping stones and between the coping and brickwork underneath was poor and...

Hello I bought a renovated victorian cast iron all in one fireplace and had it installed by a local chap which was bodged. The fireplace was to be put where an old fire had been ripped out some time ago so there was just a hole in the chimney breast. What he has done is just bolt the...

I've had a quick investigation and though I'm not really up on the mechanics of cars it does seem to sound uneven. It's the original exhaust so I can complain. I've just moved and haven't found a reliable and good mechanic yet. I'm wondering if the Kwik Fit option might be the best as...

Thanks that's good to know. Will let you know how the investigation goes when I get a chance. Cheers

Thanks Burnerman. I will check that out. Are the revs that I mentioned above about correct or too high for this vehicle/speed? Cheers

Hello wonder if anyone can shed some light. I have an X reg Corsa 1.2 with about 70k on the clock. Had it from new, been really good and reliable and regularly serviced, last service last Sept. Have noticed the past month or so that the car sounds noisier than normal, not a clicking or...

My old flush valve had to be replaced a couple of months ago (was ancient and started leaking). What I have now is this Fluidmaster http://www.screwfix.com/p/fluidmaster-push-button-cable-dual-flush-valve/51173 the problem is, although the flush seems vigorous with swirling and plenty of...

Thanks for all the reponses. Interesting and most revlealing. Thanks Vicvapour for the 'by the book' information which is most useful to know. Appears my usual corgi chap was correct in referring me elsewhere for the electrical work, good to know he knows his stuff. Cheers.

LargeWrench, he just said he didn't do it. I've no complaints about his gas work and he's a very decent chap so that's ok by me. D Hailsham, yes I can do those basic things.. I have found a youtube video which makes it look fairly simple as the stat and boiler are similar to mine. Also I...

Thanks for responses. Much as I expected really. It's just that the only other nearish electrician is not the sort I'd employ to change a plug (the corgi chap who looks after my boiler etc that I'm happy with says he doesn't do the electrical stuff). I'll maybe just wait till my regular...

I've got a WB 35cdi which currently just has the boiler dials to regulate temp of HW/CH etc. I have ordered a Honeywell CM927 wireless room thermostat which I intended to to be installed but my local electrician is unwell and will probably be for some time. Was wondering if I could fit...

I have a short bath and the chap who put it in for me had to cut the plastic bath panel down that came with it. Perhaps they can be made to look good but mine looked rubbish. I used Easipanel T&G, it's MDF and moistureproof, easy to use. Got it from Homebase and has all the fixings. Looks...

Totally agreed with this. Extremely shoddy workmanship and the finish is dire. Keep documenting and taking photos. What you expect is not unreasonable so ensure it is done to your satisfaction, accept nothing less. Good luck.

Sadly, gone are the days when you could almost guarantee that people you employ to do a job would do the 'obvious' and a proper decent clean job. Having been burned once I always include these sorts of 'obvious' instructions in a job outline if I don't know the workers. I cannot comment on...

Hope someone can help as am freezing. It's been bitter here so heating has been on low during the night for the past few nights, generally only on during day. Last night was -13 and woke about 4am and the heating was off. The error code on the boiler is the fast flashing red light on the...

Sorry if this is a daft question, have searched the net without really answering my question so here goes. Just installed a button operated Fluidmaster dual flush valve. It's got two adjustments an up and down slider each for Full Flush and Mini Flush. OK no problem. I've got a low level...

Me again, didn't have a chance to have a go at fixing it today, but got a mirror in there and took a photo as well. Looks like its been a problem for a while what with the buildup where its seeped down the pipe. I guess the uppermost nut needs tightening but it seems the occasional leak is...

Thanks Charnwood, I thought so and will give it a go tomorrow, if I can get to it of course! Very tightly boxed in. Cheers