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    How to drain CH without a drain valve (to replace TRVs)

    I've done some searching on here and think I have worked out what I need to do. The reason I need to drain the system is to change two TRVs that always seem to be either stuck closed or stuck open. I've checked all the downstairs radiators and any visible pipework but I cannot find a...
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    Crumbling plasterboard round downlighter

    I went to change the bulb from a downlighter in the bathroom and instead of unscrewing the cover, the whole unit rotated. This was followed shortly by a load of the plasterboard crumbing out of the hole. The unit is now hanging from the wires in a hole too big with a ragged and loose edge...
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    Upgrading old Mira 415 using a thermostatic cartridge?

    Hi We have an old Mira 415 that is dripping constantly and not controlling temperature/flow very well. I'm certain it needs a new cartridge. Reading around on the internet it looks like there are two cartridges. Our doesn't have a thermostatic temp limit so a direct swap would be the grey...
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    Decorative/Period Meter Cupboard?

    I'm renovating the hall way of a house built in 1875. There's an existing copboard containing gas/elec meters and fusebox etc is (i) falling apart and (ii) hideous. Clearly there were no meter cupboards in 1875 but I'd like to replace it with something in keeping with the rest of the hall...
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