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    lights / bonding in bathroom

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    boiler differences

    no i thought the ecotec and turbomax vaillant boiler were the ones in question. eco being a grade and turbo being d grade. eco is a condensing aswell. my question then is, sorry i know i sound abit stupid but is the condensing just as good in delivery than the other non condensing ie...
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    Paint straight onto plaster or lining??

    Thanks for reply mate, its being skimmed sorry for my terminology. So vinyl emuslion, as in base coats before the final matt coat then and stay away from silk as it'll show the imperfections right... yeah i wouldnt say im a pro, but so far ive done most bits around the house, fitted in a new...
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    boiler differences

    hi, very soon i am having a new combi fitted, i do not really know which are the best. but i have decided between vaillant turbo max or ecotec. i know the ecotec is more efficient, but other than that are the boilers the same and do they output the same. or is the turbo max a better...
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    Bloody stupid bath strip/seal!!

    Seriously those bathroom seals look worse after a time, if you get a nice smooth finish with sealnt then no mould will appear, its where theres imperfections in the running of the sealant where water stagnats that causes mould on the seal. it is not easy getting a super smooth run. but i have...
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    Paint straight onto plaster or lining??

    Hi, having my living room replastered this weekend im thinking, whats best look painting matt or silk straight onto fresh plaster or lining it first?? i dont really know, does paint look the same on plaster?? Just imagine a cold feeling?? ive lined the other rooms and it looks great...
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    Sealing between kitchen tiles and units - distance problem

    Sorry abit late but you should just cut some tiles and finish it neatly, But if you want a thick seal strip, and i will say this quietly ikea do a thick one which comes in a few colours, its made for worktops aswell.
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    Tiling fire surround

    hi, i have a gas fire which has tile surround, the tiles have broken, how should i replace them, i want to replace all, should i just remove all including heat resistant cement. or chislel the tiles off and just replace with adhesive. what is the best solution, thanks
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    Concumer unit from uk for overseas supply of 220v

    Hi, thanks for reply the thing is im taking a shower with me from over here and want to make sure it is connected properly i know the c/u over there is from here aswell but it doesnt have rcd built in. so can i take one from here then and it'll be okay on 220v. reason why i ask i know i can...
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    Concumer unit from uk for overseas supply of 220v

    hi all, i want to take a consumer unit abroad only thing is the supply is rated at 220v, do i need take this into account when buying a consumer unit plus i want built in RCD and room for 8 mcb's. Any suggestions much appreciated.
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    Many unknown problems with car,

    i would say new clutch, it will come in a 3 piece set including thrust plate, at the same time you can get links adjusted. they will adjust the clutch to get it to engage and disengage anyway. but 500+ plus for thr clutch is high price. steering bush could be the prob with the noise. good luck
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    TOYOTA RAV4 remote central locking

    hi, probably needs reprogramming. easily done by following a few commands
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    Non Yellowing White Paint

    no not that i know of, they do eggshell satin wood aswell which i think is better its got a slight more sheen and can be washed down with soapy water makes it more durable. for some extra info, for people who shop at B&Q. paints are usually cheaper at focus especially Dulux paints. i saved...
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    Installing Electrics for 9.8kw shower

    Hi crafty, yeah they all are marked differently, with the max on marked 30amp, so does that mean its no good?? The house was rewired but even that was a while ago. looks like i will call an elec out to inspect and see if he suggests a new one's in order or not. But defo mate you...
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    Installing Electrics for 9.8kw shower

    Hi guys, Okay its a white consumer unit no markings on it. but if i remove one of the circuit breakers. where the two prongs go into the unit, its marked 30 amp!! So i guess its a 30 amp, new consumer unit looks like it?? any you recommend, or shall i just go and buy one with more spaces so...
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    Non Yellowing White Paint

    i like dulux satin wood, its not glossy but i like that. gives a clean crisp look. and of course it wont yellow.
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    Installing Electrics for 9.8kw shower

    looks like a wylex consumer unit, with a cooker fuse i dont use because i have gas spare. Type b fuse, is this the mcb. or will a new consumer unit be needed to accomodate the extra demand. any suggestions appreciated, plus should i consider a RCD to avoid frying myself. how does that...
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    Advice on buying good combi??

    Thats the one i was thinking of, does it deliver hot water quickly? and constant. for instant is it good for filling a bath
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    Advice on buying good combi??

    Hi all, any advice appreciated on what combi boiler i should go for, i will spend upto £1100 on the boiler exc. rad's. I do like vaillant boilers. The boiler will need to heat 8 rads 3 of them are small. Qualities i look for are quick heating properties, efficiancy, etc.. Im not sure of...
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    Installing Electrics for 9.8kw shower

    Thanks guys, i know its serious task for me and i will do it by the book. mainly of course doind the elecs correct, I will look into this and plan my approach to this. there aren't any spare on the consumer unit, but what i have noticed is cooker one which i dont actually use because i got...
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