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    what can I put between lino and concrete floor??

    Thanks guys. So nothing I can put under the lino to raise it slightly?
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    what can I put between lino and concrete floor??

    So here's the issue...... My kitchen floor currently has what appear to be laminate interlocking tiles fitted (badly) that have buckled or bowed up over the years and it's time to rip them out. They're sitting directly on a concrete base. Whoever installed them moved the skirting up to...
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    How to remove dot dab boards??

    YEah I know it's difficult to fix but it's worth a go at least. The stuff I'm putting up weighs a total of about 40kg/m2 - much heavier than the bog standard plasterboard that's there at the moment - so hopefully it should have some affect. The noise that comes through is generally...
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    How to remove dot dab boards??

    Thanks for your replies! Thanks for the tips Prentice. I see your point Joe, but I don't suppose many people will be able to convince their neighbour to pay for sound insulation on their side of the party wall. Let alone put up with the mess and inconvenience or loss of floor space. In an...
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    How to remove dot dab boards??

    I live in a modern property with dot and dab plasterboard on the brick party wall. Unfortunately the sound insulation is appalling and I want to upgrade by adding new materials but have been told it's better to remove the existing dot and dab boards first BEFORE adding the new materials...
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    dot n dab AND metal lintel.

    Hello, I moved into a new house and have finally got around to tackling the curtain poles. Unfortunately the external walls are dot 'n' dab, so fixing things like curtain poles isn't as easy as it should be. Also, there is a hollow metal lintel above each window! I have tried in vain to...
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    leaks - basin taps and kitchen sink overflo- advice required

    I recently moved into a new house and have leaks on the kitchen sink and two basins. 1) The kitchen sink: Water leaks around the sink overflow connector when water is allowed to fill up to the same level as the overflow or the mrs empties a bowl of water a bit quick, resulting in a lot of...
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    Fixing curtain rails onto dot dab wall.

    Thanks for your advice. When the builder said it was "dot and dab" (after we had already exchanged) I didn't have a clue what he was talking about, but after a little research I was surprised they can get away with such a dodgy method of plastering a wall. Easy and cheap to install but just...
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    Fixing curtain rails onto dot dab wall.

    Hello, I have recently moved into a new build property with dot n dab on the external walls, and I need some advice on putting up curtain rails. none of the walls have a batten above the window frames, so I was wondering whether it is necessary to put up a batten first? Or is it ok to...
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    Building wardrobe in a recess - how to finish it properly?

    I'm going to create a built-in wardrobe in a recess in the main bedroom shortly and wondered if anybody here could offer some advice? The main bedroom has a recess on one wall, which is where the wardrobe will be situated. I'll be creating a frame by using wood attached to the brick walls...
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    building wardrobe in a recess - how to finish it properly?

    I'm going to create a built-in wardrobe in the main bedroom shortly and wondered if anybody here could offer some advice? The main bedroom has a recess on one wall, which is where the wardrobe will be situated. I'll be creating a frame by using wood attached to the brick walls either side...
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    HELP! 1930s house - Unusual size internal doors

    I recently moved into a 1930s house and the OH wants to replace all internal doors with ones that match (i.e. a single design throughout) but I have disovered a problem. the current doors are: Downstairs: approx 2005(H)x810(W)x35mm. Upstairs: approx 1963(H)x760(W)x35mm. Unfortunately...
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    Triton T80si leak - fixable?

    Thanks Seco, any idea what size / diameter etc is needed?
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    Triton T80si leak - fixable?

    I have a Triton T80si electric shower that has developed a leak between the solenoid valve assembly and the stabiliser valve assembly (see picture). Is it possible to repair this leak? If so, what parts do I need? Many thanks, Chris.
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    is this gravity fed or pumped?

    I'm sure you have! :lol: But as a designer, I'm sure wiring up pre-designed electronic devices isn't as hard as designing them in the first place. I've designed electronics systems for the defense and nuclear industries, and prior to that I was involved in commissioning systems in the sames...
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    is this gravity fed or pumped?

    I'm sure I can figure the wiring out - I'm an electronic/electrical designer and get to 'play' with wiring a low while prototyping. Thanks again. Bob.
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    is this gravity fed or pumped?

    Thanks for the feedback guys, that's what I thought. so what are your thoughts on the Horstmann programmer? I know it's cheapy, but I don't want to spend more than I have to and it appears to give me what I need: separate HW and CH controls 7 day programming 3 on/off timers per day...
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    is this gravity fed or pumped?

    Ok, so I'm confused about what type of heating system I have currently installed. It consists of feed/expansion tank in the loft hot water tank, CH pump, and 3port valve in airing cupboard in 2nd bedroom thermostat in lounge boiler in kitchen. Is this a fully pumped system, partially...
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    When CH is on, water drips into expansion tank.

    Thanks for the info guys. If I drain a rad and remove it then use the rad valve as a drain point, is there an adapter (i.e. hose barb) I can use to attach a hose to the drain valve?
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    When CH is on, water drips into expansion tank.

    I'm not sure of the exact model at the moment because I'm not at home, but I know it's a Potterton. What's the best option for draining down without a draining point? I'll check out the "H" tonight when I get home. Thanks
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