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Hi Ree The original screed was S&C, it failed because the mix was obviously not strong enough, or was too dry when laid. For a number of years it was covered by tiles, but since ripping those up, and putting SLC over to level, it has sat for a few months, and developed cracks. So rather...

Hi all, i have finally bitten the bullet and dug up a failed screed floor in a kitchen which i need to get ready to tile. I'm going to put 60cm x 60cm large format tiles down so floor has to be spot on, and it has to match level with adjacent room that will be part of expanded kitchen...

Hi Adamch Thanks for the response and helpful links. I have a 10mm U trowel, but the deeper one looks like it fits the bill. Shame its only available in 16inch size though. I,m going to be fixing over rapid matt with SPF. Floor is reasonably level so shouldnt have much to make up.

Thanks. Ii will butter the backs, and can use a 10 mm trowel . Was just curious as to why BAL specify a 13mm round notch, when it seems impossible to find one inthe UK. Sothanks for your response.

Hi, I looked at plenty of trowel questions, and most end up saying use a 20mm/10mm round for floors. BAL say use 20mm/13mm round for large format tiles. Is that really necessary? and if so where can that be sourced? I cant find one anywhere having trolled the web for a couple of...

Pm'd Thanks again.

Hi guys Any luck spotting a spare? Rgds steve

Sparkymarka, Its a 9448, three fuses n the pcb. Mains in on a choc block. Has metal case, no kybd, just external 9427 kybd. All fuses are ok. The xfmr melted, and took out the 1amp fuse in the spur, (as expected) but no damage to thepcb at all!!! I have it powered from a dell...

Hi guys, my alarm started blaring at1am last night, and after a lot of fiddling and removing of power, the bell eventually drained itself flat. i have identified the problem with the AC and battery. Does, any one on here have any information about where i could buy a transformer for the...

Thanks for responding. I,m more concerned about whether or not putting sealing on it (like BAL protective sealant) will be an issue. I read someplace that if the sealant gets in the grout lines , the grout wont set. Is this true? Should i not be concerned about that and just wipe it over...

Hi All, I have just laid a Travertine floor, and know that I have to seal it before I grout, and then clean, and re-seal when the grouts dry. Can someone please advise me what products to buy to do this with? I'm going to be doing the walls as well, so will need sufficient amount to...

Thanks Fidom, thats good to know. I'm not sure the unit is auto defrost of not, but ill dig out the users manual and check. There is no freezer box in the top half so I assume it is. I am going to replace the thermostat in the fridge, since its cheap, and could possibly be the reason...

Hi, My old FF has developed a fault with the fridge part. It wont cool at all, yet the freezer is fine. Unit has been defrosted for some time, and when i turned it back on the freezer cooled down within an hour or so. The fridge part is not cool at all. The fins on the back are vey warm...

karis I think we are looking at a matt finish From Rovic. Beige ish. Ill check but i think its sealed, if not i'll ask about sealing them. Thanks very much for all the time you have taken to respond to my questions. You have been a great help and just goes to show that there are...

Thanks again for all the information. Ill now set to it and get some before and after photos. Probably take me a couple of weeks to finish since once the floor is prepared theres still the issue of getting mission control to choose the tile. I know the size and makeup but not the shade...

Just to make sure i have this all correct. 1 lift boards, seal bottom and edges ( i have weber PR360) and screw down again. 2, prime the ply on the top, and stick down plasters tape along all joints between ply sheets and the screed/slab. (i have that too) 3, coat the entire surface...

I meant that in the kitchen void there is no vent within the void itself to the outside, but there is one on the other side of the partition wall in an adjacent room. Regardless there will still be the same external conditions in all voids be ause as you say its all eventually open to the...

Karis Thanks again for your time to respond. The kitchen void has no direct vent in the room. Nearest external vent is i adjacent room and air flow is through missing bricks in the dwarf walls. Same to the fron of the house and the hallway via vent under main door. I have already...

Karis, Thanks formyour reply. To answer your questions, Joists re 4 x 2. And are in two sections. One side of ech is supported on dwarf walls, and in the middle they crossover , again supported on a dwarf wall. I have fixed them together where they cross with 3" screws from either...

Hi, i'm in the process of renewing my old kitchen. Floors , walls, cabinets and white goods. First up is the floor. The floor is 70% screed, 30% wooden suspended. I have removed the floor boards and installed noggins between the joists, overlaid with 18mm ply and screwed down...