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Hi I have a Sony TV with the below power supply block (sony version though). Is there a way I can test if the block is powering the tv with a multimeter easily? I want to know if I can just buy a new supply or if the tv is toast Thanks in advance for any help

Hi all I have an EPDM roof and want to glue some guttering to it. Whats the best product to use for this? Need something to gun on quite thick Thanks in advance

Hi Could someone tell me if this board has the left hand items controlled by the left green switch and the right side by the right green switch. The previous board didn’t have them split Tenant has lost shower and lights so guess the right one just needs lifting and then try and see why it has...

Hi I have a concrete floor in my extension that will eventually be tiled (ceramic) when all is finished What's the best thing to use to seal the floor to prevent all the dust but also allow it to be tiled in a few months time? It's around 30sqm Thanks in advance

Hi. Looking for a bit of help if possible Have an Audi A5 2.0 tdi 2011 and it's started to judder and shake quite a lot when at around 2000 revs. If I dip the clutch and increase revs the juddering reduces. The clutch operation wise seems fine. I turned the engine off and coasted down a small...

Hi, Will building control check if I have a kitchen extractor fan if not part of a new extension I have the kitchen at the end of the house and am knocking though that gable end into a new extension. The kitchen will be redone but still within the main house. Will BC check for an extractor fan...

Hi I have a soil pipe that enters through a flat roof. Rain water is getting through the hole where the pipe enters and into the internal boxing in. Is there a way to fix a collar on without removing any of the pipework or can I fix with blackjack paint or similarroof . The rainwater runs off...

Hi Just about to plasterboard out a vaulted ceiling Distance from wall plate to ridge is 2.1m. Would I be best having a vertical join every 1200mm (boards sitting vertically from wall plate) or have the boards join at 1200 half way up the roof. Got 100mm in between the joists and 50mm over...

Hi Just about to lay a 50sqm patio I know I should use sharp sand but I've got about half a bag of builders sand left over from a build Could I mix this in with sharp but only a small ratio to use it up or best not too Would use sharp but need to get rid of the building sand somehow and...

Hi My rear brake light above the rear window is not working. All other brake lights work. Also, my brake pad sensor is faulty and showing a warning light. Pads are good though Will these result in an MOT failure? Thanks for any help!

Hi I've got a low pitch gable end extension that is 24 degrees The tiles I have to use (Marley Hawkins Clay singles) have a min pitch of 30 degrees How much tolerance is there for the min pitch or is going lower an absolute no no (i.e is 30 degree a worse case horizontal storm scenario) I've...

Hi I have a cavity wall with full insulation going into a vaulted ceiling. Should I close the cavity somehow or just continue the insulation out of the cavity wall. The eaves are vented so not sure what best practise is. Thanks for any help.

Hi, Another question :giggle: I have a cold flat roof being installed as below Where would I place the membrane? Over the joists above the insulation or below the joists before the plasterboard goes on There is airflow between the firing strips above the insulation so not sure If I should...

Hi I'm building a single storey extension onto the gable end of a property I've got the shell up and just about to put the roof on. It's a vaulted pitched roof. The boiler flue currently comes out of the gable end approx 2 meters high Is there anyway you can temporarily redirect a flue. I'm...

Hi I'm currently build a wall between a house and garage (tied in with wall ties) It's a cavity wall but I need to build it fairly quick as I need to get a flat roof on before it gets too cold. If I was to just build the inner block work (7.2n fibolites) would this be strong enough temporarily...

Hi My SE has specced a padstone as 215 x 100 x 140 deep I've ordered some to that size but they are chamfered, making the height 100mm and can't seem to find a 140mm one I assume a padstone would only sit on the 100mm block so the width would be 100mm and not 140mm and extending into the...

HI I need to mix a really light mortar for a small section of brickwork. I'm currently using 2.5 red sand 2.5 yellow sand and 1 part grey cement to match the current brickwork To make this a few shades lighter can I use white cement instead of the standard grey or will that not make much...

Hi Looking for a bit of advice I have got up to the slab level for an extension and the only facing bricks I can get to match the property are 115mm wide. I should have sourced before I know but they are all different sizes currently and these are the best match possible! Am I ok to have the...

Hi, Trying to workout what gound works I need to do and materials I need to order etc Does this look correct for the slab and dpc layout. The footings are in already Finished floor level will be the same internally and externally with flush thresholds so there is a double dpc Am i correct to...

Hi I have a hot water cylinder but can’t see a way to isolate it The cylinder keeps itself full and to a set temperature. I can turn the main water feed off but if there is a leak there seems to be no way to stop the hot water exiting the tank Am I missing something? There is a mains tap...