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    Help deciding on a new cordless 18V combi drill

    Hi I am looking for a new cordless combi drill for general DIY use. My criteria is (in no order): a) Good quality b) Durable c) Li-Ion d) Fast recharge times e) 18V f) ~3Ah So far I have sort listed: Makita BHP451RFE Makita BHP452RFE Bosch GSB18VE2Li Are these 3 models...
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    Monoblock kitchen mixer taps wobble

    Hi I've just replaced my kitchen old monoblock mixer taps with a new one. The taps are fitted to a stainless steel sink. I've noticed that the new taps "wobble" when used. The nut underneath the tap is as tight as I can get it but the tap still wobbles. I am using flexible hoses. Could this...
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    Using decorators caulk around hot water pipes

    Hi I have some 22mm hot water pipes coming from the ceiling to the floor and there are some small gaps (<2cm) between the pipes and ceiling. I have filled the gaps with decorators caulk and noticed that the caulk has turned a light blue where the caulk is in direct contact with the copper...
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    Help filling in hole left by removal of pipes in ceiling

    Hello I recently had a new boiler fitted and various 22mm pipes removed. This has now left a hole (about 10cm x 4cm) in the ceiling. What is the best way to cover the hole? Should I use expanding foam and finish off with Pollyfilla so that its paintable? Thanks in advance.
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    TMV advice for bath shower mixer

    Hi I am due to get a new combi boiler and it was advised by my plumber to change my standard bath shower mixer taps to thermostatically controlled ones. I'm not keen to change the taps because they are fairly new. I discovered that there are TMV's available that control the water...
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