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I have a indirect combination cylinder in the attic and the cold water header tank keeps overflowing. I've changed ball valve but this has not cured the problem. When i draw hot water out of the hot water tank,the level in the cold water header tank returns to normal but within about 24-48 hrs...

I have a hoover logic 1300 washer/dryer. The problem with it is that when it's on spin cycle it makes a loud banging noise. I've took the back off and it sounds like it's coming from the drum, I think it could be the bearings in the drum. If it is the bearings,are they easy to replace ...

Hi folks, My question is.......I have put 8 12v downlights with 35w halogen bulbs in my bedroom,would i be able to fit a 400w dimmer switch??? The transformers are 230v~50Hz 20-60VA I've been told that there are too many lights for one dimmer switch but all the lights...

Hi all, I've plumbed my hot water tank (in attic) to the mains water to give me better hot water pressure but it's making strange noises any ideas what could be wrong????? Thanks,madsey.

Hi everyone, I'm thinking of having cavity wall insulation to help save money on fuel bills and also keep my house nice and warm. My house is a mid terrace brick built house,cira 1900. My concern is if you fill the cavity between the outer wall and the inner wall,(moisture...

Hi all, I'm thinking of lowering my kitchen ceiling in a box section, I intend to lower it the full length of the room and about 24'' in from the sides of the room and the depth is going to be about 18''. I've lower full ceilings before by battening around the walls and putting 6x4...

Hi all, Can anybody tell me the advantages of 12v Halogen Downlighters over 240v Halogen Downlighters. Sorry if this question as been asked before. All replys gratefully received. Thanks,Madsey.

Hi All, I have a 1.7 ford puma and it started to run really rough today. I plugged a computer in to it and it said 'missfire cylinder 2' and a code 'p0302' but i dont know what this means. I have put new plugs in but still the same. Could it be the coil block??? Please...

Hi guys, I'm replacing my old room thermostat with a digital one and i'm not to sure about wiring it up. I've removed the old one and i now have 4 wires sticking from the wall, RED BLUE YELLOW and EARTH. They are all dead until the heating comes on and then the RED wire is live. The...

I would like to fit a new modern looking room thermostat, maybe a digital one to replace my present one which is a Honeywell, it has 3 wires going in at the back but most of the new thermostats i've seen only have 2wires connecting them. Will this be a problem fitting a new thermostat ...

I'm going to render my internal walls with a waterproofer mixed in with a sand and cement mix,my question is: 1.What type of sand should i use.ie:Building,Sharp? 2.What ratio,sand & cement mix ? 3.Recommend a good waterproofer to add to mix. 4.Should i also add a plastisiser to mix ...

hi all, i've just bought a house that i'm renovating and i cant decided whether to skim over the old plaster or knock all the old plaster off and stick plasterboard to the walls and have that skimmed. The old plaster is fairly good but not very straight and level. All...

I've just started to renovate a 100yr old brick terreced house that only has a 1 brick (4'') dividing wall from next door,i've noticed some damp (not alot) on this wall. Could i knock of the plaster to a hight of 1mt and cement render back up with a waterproof additive mixed in or knock off all...