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    Combi boiler problem

    Ravenheat combi fires up for about 10 seconds and then just cuts off but continually fires up then cuts off. I know its not the best description in the world but anybody any ideas on the problem. Many thanks
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    template for toilet etc

    I`m just about to lay some ply down over existing floor boards ready for it being tiled and was wondering of any sure fire tips for marking ply for around toilet and sink pedastal as i don`t want to remove either of them. many thanks
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    Building regs!!!

    Are they different for different areas in the uk? The reason i`m asking is, I watched some property programme on c4 last night and this lad bought a run down cottage (can`t remember exactly where) but it was down south. He got planning permission for a 2 storey extension and the block used for...
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    Brick lifter/tongs

    Can anybody recommend a decent set of the above which wont fall to bits after a few months of use. Many thanks
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    Grout residue

    Appolgies in advance if this has been asked on more than one occasion. Anyway I grouted my bathroom floor tiles (black`ish slate) using BAL Superflex grey grout. I removed excess grout etc and have wiped them over with a clean damp sponge more times than I can remember now, but it always...
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    Toilet waste connectors

    Just tiled my bathroom floor and what with the ply, adhesive and tile etc the waste pipe is nowhere near the height of the toilet outlet. Tried and offset outlet and a flexible one as well. The offset ones still to high and the flexible on is way to long. Are there any other options because I...
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    Manrose extractor fan

    For a while now i`ve thought it was a waste of time and i`ve just switched it off at the isolator and the fans spinning anti-clockwise. The 3 wires inside (from top to bottom) are black grey brown I presume its a timed one but i`ve know idea on how to change the duration that its on for...
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    Which adhesive???

    Sorry in advance if this has been asked a dozen or more times. I`m due to lay some slate floor tiles 600*400 in my bathroom and wondered if anybody could recommend the best product to use for this and the type of grout I should be using. Also which would any of the people in the know out there...
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    Securing a toilet to the floor

    Is there a specialist screw for doing such a job (ie plastic coated head so overtightening won`t crack the pot) or is a regular screw with a plastic cup and brass washer just as effective. Sorry if it seems such a stupid question to ask :) Thanks
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    Hepsleeve collars

    I`ve been told that using washing up liquid perishes the rubbers, is that true or not??
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    New light fitting

    I was just about to replace a few ceiling roses with some fancy lights (not my idea it was SWMBO`s) anyway i`ve uncrewed the fitting and its got more wires inside than previous ones i`ve replace, I presume it has something to do with the house having smoke alarms wired to the mains. Anyhooo...
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    Pressure loss

    Before I start don`t have a go at us if i`ve not explained the problem in detail because i`m asking it on behalf of somebody else :? Anyhoo the problem is with a Valient (i`m sure thats the make) combi condensing boiler it looses all its water pressure in more or less a day. There is no leaks...
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    I`m just being nosey

    Theres a chap further down on the next farm to ours who`s having a new farmhouse built. He`s had corrugated sheets fixed to all the roof trusses and even all the valleys have been cut out. Is he had this done because of a certain type of slate/stone that he`s having fitted to the roof or is it...
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    2 rads cold at the bottom

    Just had central heating fitted and 2 rads are cold at the bottom, plus what i`ve noticed is the thermostatic are on the (cold side) whilst all the others are on the (hot side). Could this be the problem? I`d call the plumber back but he`s on his hols
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    motor won`t turn

    when the belts on motor won`t turn remove the belt and it turns freely (when its on a cycle ) replaced brushes as advised any idea what the problem may be
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    INDESIT WDG1195

    The machine seems to be going through all it`s cycles but the drum isn`t turning. Opened it up and the belts still on, anybody shed any light please
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