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I have a baxi bermuda gas fire- boiler combination. The problem is, when the central heating comes on and the pump fires up, I sometimes get an irritating noisy vibration from the fire. If I tap the fire body it stops for a while. I have tried turning the pump speed down a notch witch helped a...

In the kitchen I currently have floor covering over the original red quarry tiles laid in the 1930's. Is it possible to put new modern tiles directly onto the originals as I assume that it's easier to start with a nice level base.If so, I think that i painted the quarry tiles years ago so would...

my kitchen mixer tap has developed a slow leak on the swivel joint. Is it a simple washer replacement or is it more complicated?

Initially noticed i was getting a slight shock from bedroom switch brass wall plate. Tried electrical screwdriver tester on it and it lights up for a split second then fades.After a while it will do the same. The same thing is happening with tester on some other switches and sockets, but not...

After a recent drain off to sort a connection out, I am about to add some inhibitor to the system. Is it advisable, at this point, to use some cleaning fluid first, before the inhibitor. There are no problems that I know of, apart from a couple of gurgling trv's. If so, any recommended fluids to...

One of my radiators is not heating up. The rest are fine. The problem one is fitted with a thermostatic valve. Is this likely to be the problem, and if so, is there a way to verify this without draining off and removing the valve.

I know this does not come under general electrics, but does anyone know if 2 sky receivers in diff. rooms can run independantly, off one satellite dish with a single LNB. I've seen some gadgets on a site eg. "priority switches" but not sure if the receivers can be used independantly. I know...

Someone tells me that you can add washing up liquid to your water rather than Fernox etc. Is this true, and does it cause any problems,please.