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  1. martin hill

    So, who thinks their plans may change due to Coronavirus?

    My iphone needs a new battery and all apple stores shut. Might be a good time to get a good deal on a new contract as the shops quite empty. It will remind the old timers of the wakes holidays soon when everywhere shut.
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    New oven

    Oven make and model number would be a help. Some lower capacity ovens can be plugged in but these come with a 13a fused moulded plug on. Contact the oven brand to get confirmation of the requirements. But actually this should be in the reading material with it. Like Terry says need to see...
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    Kitchen Extraction Cowl

    pop one of these on the outside. https://www.screwfix.com/p/manrose-flap-vent-white-x/18561
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    So, who thinks their plans may change due to Coronavirus?

    This is one of the best idea's actually as you can fill it with alcohol Ian. Maybe a Gin and Vodka mix. Touch someone...... Pop in the pond for a quick body sanitize. Second best idea dealing with Corona is to join your local fetish club.
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    Removing random roof timbers

    The pieces of timber from the rafter to the ceiling joists are there to help support your weight while walking over the ceiling joists and help stop ceiling sag. The wire could of been from a number of things. Radio reception for a ham radio fan perhaps
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    Drive edging

    Letty just lift the stones. Lazy way would be to lift the stones and in the bed fill postcrete and sprinkle with water and replace the stones as you go along before it sets. Best way. Dig a slight trench and bed them in with a mortar mix. They look good as they are if stuck down.
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    Danfoss TRV help - can’t remove

    Its the black ribbed plastic/alloy washer at the bottom of the TRV. Try with some waterpump pliers and give a little clockwise turn first.
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    Future proofing a boiler

    Combi great for instant water but people say not so good for running a bath or multiple taps running.Try all three types in the selector. My Baxi is 30 year old heat only boiler. ( serviced every year and not cost me a penny for repairs )Yes people say ooh get a combi etc but its also the...
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    Indicit condenser tumble dryer heating up winter wont dry clothes.

    When you check out the price of some of the parts it can be easier and cheaper just to buy a new dryer. Keep it simple as well. Go for a vented dryer to the outside if possible. I only had 2 dryers in the last 20 years and they been on nearly everyday... Both White Knight ones.
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    Future proofing a boiler

    Hi Ben. If you go on most brand boiler websites they have a tool to determine the best size boiler and tank etc for you house needs. If you check out baxi and ideal they have this. Pop in your bedrooms shower and bath needs. Combis aren't any good for large hot water needs. System boiler...
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    Honestly how difficult can it be......... Rear extension

    Scaffers with reading and looking at the pictures i understand what you mean. Couple of things any builder will want to know is how it looks on the plans. Are you planning on having the roof go straight across onto the existing extension and around the building. I'd say if that was the case the...
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    Hot Tub area? Ideas needed.

    Coming on well Ian. Fingers crossed we have a cracking summer and then its party time for you.
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    Honestly how difficult can it be......... Rear extension

    Well the lean, mean, diy machine cracking on. The weather does put a downer on things. Remember last year redoing my extension roof and it was like working in a waterfall. I the end i just carried on soaked to the bone. Hoping for some dry weather monday as my timber arriving for my new shed...
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    Extreme boiler noise

    With you changing pipe work etc you may of flushed some crap into the pump that is now stuck and in balanced the impeller. Pop some x400 in and run the heating for a while. But like others have and will say dont open up the front of the boiler. Thank goodness for my old Baxi 51-rs 3. 0ver...
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    Am I Mad... Considering Painting My Kitchen Units Myself

    Kitchen looks amazing but if you want to freshen up Zenith compact laminate worktops and splash backs and some new handles and a different colour on the walls and ceiling perhaps.
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    How much of joist into steel beam?

    Go for the bolt on bearer. You are not notching the joist and the joist weight is being transferred to the beam not the flange itself.
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    Honestly how difficult can it be......... Rear extension

    Oooh nice one... Its taking shape now you can see the footprint of the extension better .
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    Honestly how difficult can it be......... Rear extension

    Only other way i can think of is a ratchet strap. In the middle of it tie a loop just big enough to fit over the end of a beam then straddle the beam making a loop to go over your head on to your shoulders with your knees bent. Tie the strap at one side so the knot not on your neck or...
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    Wall shelves fell down!

    LOL Better late than never. Lesson one today is always wear my glasses when reading.
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