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    Most effective product to kill mold? (Edit: Seems it wasn't mould)

    Hi all. Ignoring all aspects of trying to prevent mold from growing back, e.g. conditions, ventilation, etc. can anyone recommend a product that will penetrate all the way to the root and KILL mold that has grown on a painted wall and looks like tiny little bulbs cracking through the paint like...
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    Does such a lock exist?

    Hi all. I am looking for a lock for a normal width internal bedroom door (35mm) that can be locked from both sides, either both sides need a key or the inside could have a thumb turn. I would also prefer it to use a Yale type key and not one of these. I do not want a Yale type lock due to the...
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    Thumb turn won't come off! SOLVED

    Hi all. I tried to take the door handles off the bathroom door, but the thumb turn wouldn't budge! Turned to Youtube and thought I had found the answer (little grub screw underneath the thumb turn). I removed the screw completely but the thumb turn still won't budge! When I say it won't budge...
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    Suggestions for type of beams?

    Hi all. Similar to the illustration in this link and ignoring the type of end posts, if there were two parallel beams set apart about 20cm (so there is a gap between them) and were about 110cm long and the load was about 75kg, could anyone suggest what type and dimensions of beams would be...
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    How tightly to tighten washing machine inlet hose?

    Hi all. I installed a new inlet hose less than a year ago and it's now started dripping at the end attached to to the tap under the kitchen sink. When I removed the old washer, it was slightly frayed at the edges and there was a circular indentation mark across it. Does this indicate that the...
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    Genuine Vaillant Pressure Sensor?

    Hi all. I understand the official genuine Vaillant water pressure sensor has part no. 0020059717, however, reputable sites like Screwfix advertises it as 0020059717 but the image of the item shows 0020036671 (see link below)...
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    Grease for O Ring

    Hi all. Is it possible to tell if an o ring is made from natural or synthetic rubber (the one below in this case)...
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    Purpose of washing machine waste hose clip?

    Hi all. I have the exact same question as the poster in the following link (except all the ups and downs), however, despite several replies to his query, nobody has actually answered his question. https://community.screwfix.com/threads/washing-machine-waste-pipe-clip.262351/ Is there a...
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    Danfoss 40704 TP4000/5000/5000S/5001+RF Heating Control Stopped Working.

    Hi all. It was working fine and then suddenly stopped working. Radiators not working but hot water is. Workmen were working at the house to repair a leaky roof and I found the property's fuse box cabinet open, so I am not sure if it could be the workmen that broke it or if it could possibly be...
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    Options for weed/plant/everything removal.

    Hi all. There has been large, thick vegetation outside the house, which consisted of what looked like wild blackberry thorny bushes, as well as other plants, weeds, grass, etc. This has now been chopped down (not very thoroughly, just to roughly clear the area). I want EVERYTHING to be totally...
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    Suitable product to completely seal joint spaces

    Hi all. What would be the best product or type of product to COMPLETELY seal any gaps between the joints of a wooden bed frame that would prevent the tiniest of bedbugs from either getting in or out. I understand that bed bugs can be as thin as a sheet of paper. Is there a product that...
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    Computer keyboard hazards?

    Hi all. Not sure if this is classed as an 'appliance' but is a normal USB keyboard which has its internals exposed or in contact with paper (little circuit board with three LEDs on it, cable connected to this circuit board and plastic circuit membrane which goes under the keys) unsafe in any...
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    How to disguise hairline crack in wood/board?

    Hi all. I have a decorative ornament that's painted black. I don't know what material it is made of, whether some type of board or wood. It is about 1.5cm thick and a hairline crack has been caused from a screw going into it. I don't wish to go to the trouble and expense of 'fixing' it.I'm...
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    Clear glass transit pads available?

    Hi all. I am trying to find a suitable type of pad like glass transit pads but in 'clear' and not blue or the other colours they are usually available in. I have tried cupboard door bumper pads but the glass keeps slipping on the surface I want it to sit on. I only tried the small round...
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    Help diagnosing fluorescent tube light problem

    Hi All. I have read up on this issue but the the behaviour of the light is still confusing. The specs are as follows. Tube - Sylvania Luxline Plus White Deluxe F58W/835 T8 (pins are about 11-13 mm apart) Various starters tried:- Vask Components VKS10 13w, 25-65w, 4-8w, 15W...
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    Which thickness of glass needed for table top?

    Hi All. I would like to place a sheet of glass directly onto an MDF table top. It is for a dining table, so I wanted to ask what thickness of glass would be advisable. It will be toughened. Since it is going to be placed flat onto the MDF surface, would anything less than 6mm suffice? Can...
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    Which type of screws for laminated MDF?

    Hi All. I would like to ask if anyone can provide any advice on the type/length/size of screw required to attach a laminated MDF table top (25mm thick) to a table base and if possible, any tips that could be followed to achieve a good result. Thanks.
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    Sulphuric acid dangers in the shower

    Hi all. Due to a shower plughole being blocked, a workman came round and poured ninety something percent sulphuric acid down the plughole. Because it was a workman, I assume it'll be industrial type acid. He poured it in, said he'll wait about five minutes to let it jellify and then pour...
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    Where can I find this tape?

    Hi all. I am looking for tape that is black on the outside but white on the sticky part inside. It's for decorative purposes so doesn't need to have any particular properties. It must also be as thin as possible, no thicker than insulation tape, even thinner if possible. I have seen some...
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    How to extend microwave cable

    Hi All. As the subject line says, I wish to extend the cable for a (1000W) microwave whose rated voltage is 230-240 V 50 Hz and input power is Max 2390 W (whatever that means). The instruction manual cautions against using an extension lead, stating that the microwave must be plugged directly...
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