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    Shed Foundation has an ant problem

    Thanks but I guess im concerned that another nest will pop up, ive not decided but the house has been rented out for the last few years and I may rent it out again and want a more perm solution.
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    Shed Foundation has an ant problem

    or install an Ant eater
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    Shed Foundation has an ant problem

    Whoops would be helpful if I stated the issue! Yes they have come into the front of the shed and have little mounds of sand inside the shed.
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    Shed Foundation has an ant problem

    So a few years ago I asked for some advice for the foundation of my shed. See here: https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/foundation-for-a-shed.557595/ In the end I decided to just use paver slabs ...what a mistake me and my brother spent days try to get it level. The plastic shed did finally go...
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    Fully integrated dishwasher advice

    So my existing Zanussi which I got back in 2014 seems to have died ZDT12051FA. 10 years doesn't seem to bad For the £250 I paid at the time. Anyway I want to replace it with a Hisense HV642E90UK which has an 80% review on Which? magazine. As I am a landlord I need to get it replaced fairly...
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    Portable Aircon Unit how best to plug in..

    thanks I will get one from here https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/9680-black/schuko-to-uk-travel-adaptor-black/dp/PL12943?ost=pelb1718
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    Portable Aircon Unit how best to plug in..

    So I bought an Aircon unit from Amazon and the unit is from Greece. It has a 2 pin adaptor would it be best to one of them EU to UK travel plug adapters? and is 13Amp fuse safe to use?
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    Smart Doorbell advice

    I have a Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4, it can run of batteries but they don't last long. I am considering wiring it up to the existing door bell wiring. However this is a rented flat and I don't want to break anything and need to be able to restore the old door bell when I leave...
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    Indoor Tap Thread types

    Yes that might be easier !
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    Indoor Tap Thread types

    So I live in a rented flat and want to be able to wash my mountain bike outside the flat. I don't want to ask the landlord if they could fit one (besides I don't see where the pipe goes). I decided to buy a Gardena an indoor adapter...
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    Problem with Bathroom Extractor Fan

    Not, sure they supplied a new transformer so maybe it could be it or its connection. Yes it's been going on months!
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    Problem with Bathroom Extractor Fan

    I think it might be the cover so will try this first https://www.fastlec.co.uk/blog/airflow-icon-grille-iris-not-opening/
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    Problem with Bathroom Extractor Fan

    So about 2 years ago I paid an electrician to install a new fan. I am a landlord and he installed it whilst I wasn't there. The fan was a Airflow iCon 15S - SELV and the sparky fitted a transformed. outside the bathroom. The problem was that the fan was permanently on and I never got around to...
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    Power Drill Missing part

    oh yes thanks ..ill get my coat :D
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    Power Drill Missing part

    So ive had my power drill in storage a long time but now when I want to use it the chuck is missing a part. When I say 'chuck' I don't know if that is the right word but it's the inner bit which grips onto the drill piece. Not sure where it is and how to replace it? see photos...
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    LED Bathroom Light help needed

    So I am trying to replace my old JCC_FGLED6 LED spot lights my bathroom. I have done it before and swapped them with a JCC V50 https://www.johncribb.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/manuals/JCC_FGLED_Product_Brochure-April-2014.pdf The problem I have is simple..I can't get the power cables to disconnect...
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    Manrose Bathroom Extractor Fan XF100LVT/SC

    Hello I want to replace this bathroom fan which I bought a few years back from ScrewFix https://www.screwfix.com/p/manrose-xf100lvt-sc-10w-bathroom-extractor-fan-with-timer-white-12v/14750?activeTab=qaTT I would like to know if it is possible to swap it like for like for another low voltage...
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    Bolier Question

    Ok done thanks
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    Bolier Question

    I have tried didn't work still seems to stiff
  20. ukmercenary

    Bolier Question

    I have a Worchester Bosch Greenstar 25Si Compact Combi Bolier. In generally works fine however sometimes it needs topping up. To do this there is a little blue leaver on the bottom of the bolier. Recently this lever has got very stiff I am almost worried if I pull it down to hard it will snap...
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