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We have just had a new boiler, conventional Valiant and kept the programmer as it works. The first bit of bad news after installation, is that using the programmer, I could not switch off the rads that came on. I asked the plumber (who I have not used before and is not communicative) if it is...

I am happy now, My mind is at rest thank you both Best regards Alan

Yes Stephen, tree leaves, they are fallen Rusett Apple leaves, brown. The greens are food waste, vegetables egg shells, fruit, bread, no dairy or meat. What do you think? John I am not topping up, thanks for comments Alan

Last year was my first and I was rather pleased. However this year I started in late September and believe that I had the correct proportions of greens to browns, not too wet and I turn it regularly, Also I am not adding to it and it is covered, so I think I am doing it about right. Two...

Done all my enquiries and taken your advice, thank you Alan

Than you everybody, I have some reading to do, I might come back to you. Best Alan

Thanks both of you so it is vinyl for me

Hello helpers We have a new kitchen floor going over plywood base what is the difference please? Pros and cons

Hello, in this house of bedsits there is a room where a NICEIC electrician told me that the room is supplied by a 20 amp supply and the installation was overload as there was a 32 amp ring main and a 6 amp circuit running off this supply. The room has a heater, table top oven electric points...

Hello, it was a present and I have had it only a week, bought from a nursery, it is quite big, say two feet high and looks healthy and happy. By the way, thank you for your help, much appreciated. Alan

Good morning everyone, It does seem that planting Pieris is not critical, that is good. Endecotp I did read that it prefers acidic soil and good drainage which is why I concocted my mix as my first thread. My main reason for posting is that I was uncertain when to plant, but it seems that pot...

Hello kind people, I have just been given a lovely large one in a pot as a present. Please help. When should I plant it out, I understand that it should be planted in the spring. So do I keep it sheltered in the pot or plant now (November)? If you think that I can plant it out now, how about...

Hello All Planning a new kitchen, can one have the oven/microwave stuff over a washing machine or dryer, (which is on the floor obviously) the hob to be located elsewhere? Looking through the brochures, I see ovens with a closed floor unit at the bottom. Any comments please. Alan

Hello all I want to paint my white gloss skirting boards but what do I do about the gloss paint that has chips in it? I have tried filling the "pits" (ie where the kids have kicked it and my wife has bashed the hoover against it) but they are so shallow that the filler seems to fall out. Am I...

Surrey is too far, we have come to the conclusion that three quotes from a small local firm that has been recommended is our route. Thank you both, Regards Alan

Thank you John I will look at this. alan

Hello All We are looking for a new kitchen (not diy). We have started to look around, BQ Homebase local builders, etc. How best to go about this please with a view to fitting with existing fridge washing machine etc. Would you think that buying units from a supplier and getting a builder to do...

Thank you, Happy New Year Alan

Thank you, would these pics of a/cbd help? I think the valves are zone valves and no diverters. The system is about 1970s, boiler Ideal Mexico Super 75, I hope I know what I am talking about Best regards Alan