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My Hotpoint Quadria FF4DK - American Fridge Freezer randomly / intermittently trips the RCD circuit , but only when it's opened. Normally the longer I leave it open the higher the chance of it tripping. I removed the bulbs and this seemed to improve. I then replaced the bulbs x2 and it seemed...

D_Hailsham - Genuis PEDANTICVINDICTIVEMAN - You are correct the 'frost' temp of 5DegC is used in Off position bengasman - Ignorant, condesending, rude, patronizing and clueless. If you dont know what you are talking about why contribute to this forum when there are perfectly suited...

It has two modes - the thermostat temp, (the sun icon) and the energy saving thermostat temp (the moon icon) but normally I set the SUN to 22.5degC and MOON to 21.5degC. If its supposed be ON all the time why have programmable On / OFF times? It has 4 options 1. AUTO, which incorporates...

Siemens RDJ10RF boiler controller. Why wont the timer operate on/off when programmed to - regardless of temp, thermostat setting etc. Otherwise it works great but I cant get it to operate on/off/on/off Any ideas. Am I being daft or is it faulty...

JCT...thanks for the really helpful advice.... and I appreciate your apology. Cheers mate

jctilingservices I didnt re post... but whats the problem if I did and whats it got to do with you. Are you the diynot police ? If u dont have any advice then.... byeeeeeeeeeeee

Step dimensions are about 1m X 1m by 0.30m thick How much would a new step cost ?? Ta

My doorsteps are built on brick with concrete slabs on to with the top step tiles. Over the harch winter the 'quarry' tiles have just fell of and let water n frost into the top step. Ive removed the tiles and the top step has crumbled and is now uneven and still crumbly. I want to...

The wooden under my lovely white tiled floor must be loosening up a bit and a slight bit of movement is evident by the cracking of the grout. I know the answer is to lift the tiles and ply etc etc but Im looking for a quicker (even short term) solution. So Im planning to scrape out the...

Hi, Ive got a concrete doorstep I want to tile (about 2m sq) Im planning on using common garden 15cm x 15cm red/brown quarry style tiles. I need advice on adhesive, grout (grey), adhesive grout? and any other tips etc Ta

http://www.baxi.co.uk/docs/Baxi_DuoTec_brochure.pdf Is the 40kw version of this at the high end of general combi output. I can get one one for £840. I assume 16 litres @35degC a min is pretty good DHW output. Any thoughts or experiences ??

What is the ideal mains pressure then? To be fair the guy recommending the baxi duo-tec hasnt been round yet, he's awaiting a call from me to ask him round to check 1st.

No they've not physically checked the mains water pressure. It is quite powerful though, approx 3 to 5bar... I think

My Gledhill 125 litre vented indirect tank/cylinder in my loft is leaking and needs replaced. It's been heated by a glow-worm economy plus 40F (max heat output 11kw) boiler in my garage - both about 15 years old. I'm getting various recommendations from heating engineers, one has said replace...

My (new) heating engineer has recommended an unvented Telford cylinder - has anyone got any experience of Telfords. He swears by them ? He'd prefer unvented to vented...do u agree?

Can anyone recommend a new HW/CH Cylinder? Any Ideas how much it would cost?

I've got a boiler in my garage which heats a Boilermate II cylinder in my loft. It heats 11 rads and I have 2 mixer showers and a bath - I have 3 bedrooms. I have a leak in the actual cylinder and it needs replaced. My (reliable) plumber has quoted me £1600 (parts & labour) for a...

You caught me out !! I'm really Andy Kane aka Handy Andy from Changing Rooms, Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen has asked me to do his shower enclosure (with the credit crunch and rising prices of large cuffed shirts he's got a few financial problems right now)...

I think behind these old existing tiles it will be plasterboard........ so, should I just stanley knife into the plasterboard, then tape? Another Question !! If I remove the tiles and it's platerboard covered in old rock solid adhesive, is it still possible to tank over old adhesive ...

Do I feel lucky ? Em.... no. My philosophy in home diy (esp when water is involved ) is "if it can go wrong, it will go wrong ! " ********************************************************* Back to the question of upstands. I got more conflicting advice. Guy #1 says " you dont...