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    How to repair crack in micromarble fireplace backpanel

    Hi, We have a fireplace around a gas fire and the white micromarble back panel now has a thin crack that starts at the corner of the cutout for the fire and runs for about 15 cms into the back panel. The panel is plain white with only light speckles in it so it's not like the crack is hidden in...
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    Loft Tank Overflow pipes into horizontal gutter

    Hi, We've just had our soffits, facias and gutters replaced. Previously, the overflow/warning pipes for the central heating header tank and cold water tank for hot water in the loft came out of holes in the facia below the gutter. But for this installation, the installer decided it would look...
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    Sealing round new double glazed windows

    Hi, We've just had some new double glazing windows fitted and they look great. They have sealed the left, top and right of the windows with brown sealant but, under the upvc window sill, if you get your head down there and look up, there's a bout a 2-3 mm gap between the bottom of the sill and...
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    Water dripping through bath tap holes

    Hi, I've fitted a metal Kaldewei bath with a Bristan Quest mixer tap. The tap holes were pre-drilled and the centres are fine. I tested the electric shower above and water leaked through the base of the tap and through the holes, onto the floor. The issue is that the holes in the bath are 35mm...
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    Hot Water Loft Tank Dip Tube Siphoning?

    Hi, In our loft, we have two tanks - a small header tank for the central heating and a larger tank for the hot water - cold water is mains fed. The other night, we noticed that the overflow pipe from the hot water tank was dripping outside. I was looking out of the window to see how much was...
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    Boiler venting cold exhaust + radiators cold

    Hi, I wonder if anyone has any idea what my issue might be. This has happened once before - about a week ago. This morning, I woke to find that the radiators were cold. The pump in the cupboard where the hot water cylinder is was pumping and consuming 19W. The inlet pipe, normally hot when...
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    Worcester Bosch 28i Junior Developed Leak

    Hi, Went downstairs last night and noticed water on the floor. It was dripping from the bottom of the boiler. Took cover off and identified the source of the problem. The black plastic piece that attaches to the auto-air valve and supplies the hot water to taps has a tiny hole in it and a...
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    Silicone on Inside of Shower Enclosure to Seal

    Hi all, I'm fitting a shower enclosure to a shallow shower tray. The instructions (and other articles on the web) say just to silicone where the enclosure meets the tiles and shower enclosure on the exterior only. I have read that siliconing the inside of the tray can cause leaks but don't...
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    Shower Tray Leg Supports - Adequate?

    Hi all, I've purchased a Cast Stone shower tray from Wickes - see http://www.wickes.co.uk/Shower-Trays/Easi-Plumb-Quad-Cast-Stone-Shower-Tray/invt/207310. I've also bought the Panel and Leg pack - see http://www.wickes.co.uk/Shower-Trays/Easi-Plumb-Quad-Leg+Panel-Pack/invt/207312. My...
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    Copper pipe, plastic push-fit to Radiator - earthing/bonding

    Hi all, I've seen the //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20167 thread was posted a few years ago so I wanted to check again in case things have changed and specify my own situation. I have installed a new chrome towel radiator in my ensuite and am trying to figure out how / if I...
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    Raising Stone Resin Shower Tray

    Hi, I have a 900mm stone resin shower tray that I am installing in my ensuite. The flooring is chipboard and is reasonably level. The waste pipes will need to cross where the joists are so I will be raising the tray so that the pipes are above the floor. I'm trying to decide on the best...
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    Cutting Chipboard Floor to Access Pipes

    Hi all, I'm re-installing our en-suite. The old fittings have been removed. I am moving the radiator and need to re-route a pipe that is currently coming out of the floor where the shower base will be - that pipe provides water to the toilet. The floor is made from large tongue and...
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