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    Fixed shower arm with G1/2 thread into R1/2 wallplate?

    Hi All I have finished constructing a stud wall shower alcove. All plumbing is complete and the walls are boarded. I have mounted a 1/2" BSPT wall plate behind the boards which will be slightly sub-flush when the tiles are in situ. I have mistakenly bought (internet purchase) a shower arm with...
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    Hotpoint washing machine fault diagnosis....

    Hi all The model is WML520, I'm hoping someone can explain what the flashing lights mean to make it easier to identify the fault please? Machine Cycle stops during filling then fill light stays on, door lock light is flashing and start button is flashing. TIA VB
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    General rendering questions.....What type? Where to buy? etc

    Hi all I've built some block garden walls. Currently there is a mixture of surfaces; new clean bare block, 10 year old bare block (very dirty), partially rendered blocks (cement scratch coat), damp bare block (retaining walls), and damp block retaining walls that have been partially rendered...
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    Hotpoint WML520 washing machine - flashing door lock light

    Hi Please help! I have this thing more or less stripped down so have easy access to all parts. Door lock light flashes and nothing happens when I start a cycle. I have removed and inspected the main board which has a build up of black dust around the capacitor C4 and the surrounding...
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    Long wall handrail for stairway....

    Evening all. I have a stairway that runs between two walls and would like to install a wooden handrail on one side. The stairs are straight with the exception of the last three steps at the top which turn through 90 degrees (fish tail style) but stay within the width of the staircase. I need...
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    Replacement tap cartridge for shower mixer.....

    Hi, I bought a Home of Amber thermostatic shower mixer about 3 years ago. The shower head is dripping and getting worse so would like to replace the tap cartridge in the valve. Shower has seperate temperature and flow contol. Have searched for Home of Amber online to try and find somewhere to...
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    How to find a talented carpenter?

    Hi, I have had some atrocious carpentry work done over the last couple of years and am yet to hit the jackpot and find a decent local carpenter. I am posting this here in desperation and hope that there is a highly skilled carpenter browsing these forums that can help (I am in the South Wales...
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    Leaking upstairs window sill? Please help.........

    Hello Everyone, I will try and be as brief as I can with this, so here goes..... The house is approx. 100 year old terrace, window sill is stone. Following picture shows area where I have the damp problem, this area has begun growing mould and smells like death, has to be cleaned...
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    Advice needed for damp floor problem please.....

    Evening All, This is my first post but I am a regular lurker here, usually find what I'm looking for regarding DIY jobs but I've got a slightly bigger problem, hope you can advise the best course of action. May be a bit long winded, sorry, please bare with me........ I live in a...
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