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I have just had new bifolds fitted and because I want to tile right up to the door, I cut out what I thought was some some trim, so the tiler can get right up to the door. Turned out, this "trim" covered the cavity, and I believe it is a "cavity closer", which I have mostly removed (rightly or...

I have a LOT of windows and atleast 1/2 of the hinges have failed to date resulting in windows that don't close.. The the same story across the estate with all of the neighbours complaining about the same thing.. Clearly the developers cut corners when it came to the windows. When I moved in...

After buying a 12 year old house a while back, I am doing a deep clean of the shower... There is a clear trim on the OUTSIDE which is purely cosmetic and offers little value than plugging a slot in the extrusion which has gone hard and yellow and I would like to replace it. Problem is I can't...

I have 4 identical toilets (which have the Ideal Standard SV92667 Flush Valve) all of which have all had their share of problems over the years due to shoddy installation and wear and tear. Over time, I have removed the cisterns.. Installed new close couple screws (Which were sticks of rust)...

This week I discovered the Engineer code for my Euro 46 and was finally able to make some changes to how it works in my environment (the previous owner set it with the app, where as I am using the keypad). Everything is great now, except for one thing.. The display keeps going off as if its...

I bought a house a few years ago which has a rebadged Pyronix (I believe Euro 46) alarm... It was a managed alarm and was enabled/disabled with an app. I refused to renew the management contract and just set it using the Pin or Fob.. But it has a really annoying problem (2 actually). 1. I have...

A few weeks back changed my Honeywell CM67z to a EvoHome.. I have had many teething problems but am starting to get used to the Nuances of the system. I have 2xMotorized Vales in my Central heating, but they are wired in parallel. I have a single BDR91 which opens both valves at the same time...

I have a room where the switch is on the wrong side of the door... Moving the switch would be a nightmare, so I have been thinking of a Wireless solution where I could have another switch on the correct side of the door. Most of the switches i have found require Live and Neutral and are not...

For some reason, a reason I am not clear about, my first thread got locked.. https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/ideal-he12-boiler-thumping.589249/page-3 Since I still need help, I have no choice but to open another thread.. I am a little disappointed with the engineer i used.. He was mega...

I just moved into a 14 year old house, and one of the problem I need to get fixed is with the boiler. It works fine.. it gives heat and hot water.. But when it starts up it sometimes starts "thumping" over and over and over. It does this for about 30 seconds.. Stops.. And then starts up again...

After fixing the handles/locks on 3 identical doors, I have now moved onto the front door which is solid wood (Oak). I removed the multipoint lock to take some measurements.. But when I put it back, 3 or 4 of the screws which hold it to the door just turn.. I tried longer screws but they have...

Long story short.. 15 year old house.. Door handles in Metal Clad doors are ruined (pitted and broken).. Tried to find replacements and other than the fact they are 92PZ, the top/bottom hole spacing is totally non-standard. I finally got around to removing the lock and found that there were a...

I just moved into a house which has a Hormann garage door and opener.. i want to add a “manual” switch but am not sure if i have to buy theirs, or whether its just a standard momentary switch like a door bell. Does anyone know if i can simply short the terminals to operate the door?

A lot of the hinges in my new house are broken.. I planned to replace them myself, but don't have time, so I paid a guy to do the most urgent ones for me and its a good job. My current hinges are just over 15" which is an odd size and I assumed he would fit 16".. But he said that he fits 12" as...

I have just bought a 10 year old Barrett home, which has been built to a ridiculously high standard.. But only in some areas. There are 3 external metal clad doors with Multipoint locks (Made by "Grid Lock") which are quite stiff and the handles have broken. This has happened due to a...

I have just bought a 10 year old "executive" house which was built by Barrett to a remarkable standard back in the day. But I am finding a bunch of minor issue where they clearly didn't use "high standard" parts and I am working around the house to rectify them, but keep hitting brick walls as...

Before anyone says anything, I am not going to be fixing this myself.. I will have a go at fixing anything but not gas... But I am just curious for your advice. I came home last night and the house was up to temp but I started to notice it getting cold... This isn't uncommon as I have an...

My Mid Position Valve has been playing up for years.. But a little tap, jet of air, or some lube seems to sort it. This year its failing more often than working, so its time to change it.. I have sourced a new value and was surprised to see that it had a black button on the side of the...

My CH/HW is controlled with a Drayton LP241 (Which is rebranded as Iflo as I replaced it a few years back due to a fault). Its been fine for years but last weekend I 'boosted' the water and the boiler didn't fire.. I then looked (listened actually) to the programmer and it was acting strange...

Have have just renovated a house for my In-Laws and the last job (why did I put this off??) is the boiler. I am coming here as Baxi give me snippits of help, but keep refusing to talk any more as I am not "Gas Safe", so I hope someone here might be able to help. It has an Baxi Instant 80HE...