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Hi guys, I have a bathroom sink tap that needs the valve replacing but I can't get the cap off to remove the tap handle. It is domed and I can see no way to remove it. I have tried to prise it off with a Stanley and screwdriver and also tried to turn it but I can't get a grip on it to do...

Hi guys I need to get to the underside of my integrated dishwasher to fix a fault. There were no issues with it draining itself so the sump should be pretty much empty but there is water in the salt dispenser etc. Am I likely to cause any damage by lying I down or do I need to drain it...

Hi all, One of this common issues I know but it's driving me mad! Dishwasher is about 3 years old and the bottom arm has stopped spinning. what I know so far:- -Pump is working as I can here it and top arm is spinning -The lower arm is stainless steel and completely clear of debris...

Hi all, I have a leak in my roof where the soil stack penetrates the pitched tile roof. I need to have a new flexible lead slate replaced that is causing the leak. Any ideas what a roofer in the midlands would charge to do the job? Is it something a competent DIY'er could do themselves...

Hi all, Sorry in advance for the long post but I wanted to cover all the details I could in one go. I have had two issues rear their ugly head last night and need some urgent help. Problem 1. Last night during some heavy rain a leak appeared in my bedroom (right above my head, typical!)...

Hi all, I recently added an additional radiator downstairs and used PEX pipe to run a rather dificult route up and around some old air heating ducts and down an existing pipe box. However now I have fired the system back up it doesn't seem to get hot!! I have checked the following:- 1...

Hi all, not sure if I am ok asking this in here and I Know its a long shot but wandering if there are any professional plasterers on here from the Loughborough / East Leake / Nottingham area? Need to get my kitchen ceiling boarded over and skimmed and some walls patched up. As a general rule...

Hi all, I have just purchased a new house and have discovered that the main 100a fuse coming from the supply head to the meter has no seal on it. I know that this topic has reared its head in the past but there is allot of conflicting advice. My REC is East Midlands Electricity Company (I...

I have just fitted a new radiator and have wrapped up to 8 turns of PTFE tape around the tail and tightened it with a radiator spanner, but it still seems to have a sloww leak. Any suggestions? How many turns of PTFE can I use? Woulud more help? Is the radiator or valve tail likely to be faulty...

I have just fitted a new radiator and have wrapped up to 8 turns of PTFE tape around the tail and tightened it with a radiator spanner, but it still seems to have a sloww leak. Any suggestions? How many turns of PTFE can I use? Woulud more help? Is the radiator or valve tail likely to be...

Hi all, I am installing a new rangemaster proffessional dual fuel cooker that is rated at 7.4kw total load and have a couple of questions. 1. I am calculating I would need 6mm cable but is there any advantage to using 10mm? The circuit will only be a maximum of 5 metres 2. I have a...