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    "Space" loft insulation, I am sure my house is now

    Hi prentisboy, the attic is very warm and the living room is cold,I dont like having to put the heating on in spring, when the sun should warm the rooms indirectly, in other words this time of year, last year the rooms was pleasantly warm, but not now. Regards Keith
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    "Space" loft insulation, I am sure my house is now

    Hi chaps, I live in a small 1930 two bedroom bungalow, and I have recently topped up my attic insulation with the "Space insulation" glass fibre rolls,the style with the silver on one side. I followed all instructions according to the wrapping, ie silver side up. Now this is my dilemma I...
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    Birch ply wood. what does CPD mean?

    Thanks pato, that confirms a big shipping mistake I have made, and the whole lot has been returned with the same statement! Regards K
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    Birch ply wood. what does CPD mean?

    thanks col, how about laser cutting anyone any advice please? regards K
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    Birch ply wood. what does CPD mean?

    Hi all, I want to laser cut 9mm birch ply wood, I have been offered WBP CPD birch ply, I know what the WBP glue means, but what does CPD mean, and will it laser cut at the correct speed? Regards Keith
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    Scrappage for old windows, is it going to happen soon?

    Does anyone know of any goverment inside information as to weather a scrappage scheme is pending for my old wood windows to be replace with "C rated pvc ones, some companys are advertising there own type of scheme, but I feel as though this is just a sales ploy. Cheers Keith
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    Baxi 105e combi boiler, radiators not at full heat problem

    I Addi, I phoned Baxi re the mode setting, and they gave me the impressin that UK PCB are set in the factory for full temp operation. The underfloor setting is for overseas customers (the Alps!!!!?). Is this Bull or not? cheers Keith
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    "A" rated double glazing, how can I spot it actual

    Hi Mw, the measurements I mentioned are the frame size (woops!), the largest glass panel is 1400 x 1300, so will this have a different saefty regulation applied to it than previouse one you posted? Thanks Keith. PS above the main pain is a fixed top widow 1400 x 350 (aprox)
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    Baxi 105E losing pressure

    Hi I had the same problem, eventually the PCB packed in, expensive replacement, still not sure what caused the pressure drop but urgent research is needed before more serious damage is caused. PS, when the PCB was replaced all was OK,So was it the PCB in the first place at fault? Mystery to me...
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    Baxi 105e combi boiler, radiators not at full heat problem

    Hi Addi, thanks for the tip, have you any idea how I get it out of the mode you mentioned, or check which mode it is in? Regards Keith
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    Baxi 105e combi boiler, radiators not at full heat problem

    Hi Folks, I have a Baxi 105e combi. When the cental heating is operating the neon heat indicators(on the front panel) runs happily at 40oC, but as soon as the 60oC leval is reached it operates for about 10 seconds and then reverts back to the 40oC leval, and its a constant repeat of this...
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    "A" rated double glazing, how can I spot it actual

    Thanks folks, moving slightly on, regarding the cost of "A" rated materials, can I assume that the PVC frames are the same as a non "A "rated PVC frame,and the main difference is the glass, the argon gas, and the spacer bar in the glass?, if this is the case what would the cost difference of...
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    "A" rated double glazing, how can I spot it actual

    Thanks Mw, so then I suppose it is best to be there on site to witness the installation and the stickers? What wording on the stickers would "C" rating glass have?. Regards Keith
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    "A" rated double glazing, how can I spot it actual

    Hi folks, I am cosidering double glazing replacement. If a supplier advertises "A" rated glass, how can I tell that that they have not fitted , say, "C" rated glass? Is there a code on the glass to inspect its rating when fitted? Regards Keith
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    Wood burning stove. Supply of wood releases flying insects

    Hi John, When I get the logs delivered they are in plastic cattle feed bags , and they are left in the bags within the garage, then as I need them I take one bag at a time and re stock the wood at the side of the fire, so yes I think it will be a good idea to invest in a larger supply , and...
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    Wood burning stove. Supply of wood releases flying insects

    Hi Blasph,thanks, yip goog idea, but there is nothing better than just crawling to the stack of wood at the side of the fire for a log, (hope I dont sound lazy)! Regards Keith
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    Wood burning stove. Supply of wood releases flying insects

    Hi johnny, thanks I will give that a try, the swines was bombarding me again last night! Regards Keith
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    Wood burning stove. Supply of wood releases flying insects

    Hi all, as I tend to keep an attractive wood pile for my stove at the side of the chimney breast, I find it increasingly annoying that midge size bugs are floating around my reading light, that just have to be whacked to death. Now, my wood is slightly damp and a little moss is showing, so I...
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    105e baxi radiators not coming up to proper heat

    Hi Numpy and Tony, I took a look at the fittings last night under the boiler in preperation to cleaning the filter this weekend. Could you please confirm my observations before I get my spanners out. 1. On the 22mm return pipe under the boiler (far right hand side) it terminates into a chrome...
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    105e baxi radiators not coming up to proper heat

    Hi Tony, thanks, sorry mislead you with the pip size, the flow and return pipes are about 22mm, dropping down to 15mm under the floorboards. cheers Keith
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