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    internal cavity wall

    Exist'g - 300 cavity wall Ext no.1 - 2 storey Ext no.2 - single storey vaulted mono-pitched roof. Between the 2 extensions will be a 300 cavity wall (brick/block) with a door opening at the exist'g house end. To increase internal space (200mm over length of wall) and overcome issues with an...
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    Floor joist span

    Looking for a bit of info so shall be asking possibly dumb questions in the foreseeable future. But firstly, For a 4.8m clear span would C24 220x72 at 400c/s be suitable? There will be a NLB wall running perpendicular. 2 storey ext, no bath. Sorry if thats not enough info.
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    New drainage/plumbing

    Want to get the heads up on the expected works for this proposed ext. Highly doubt utilising the existing soil pipe to be an option as lowest connection needs to be a min of 450mm from bottom. Being a gnd fl ext would a new stack be needed? 1 cloakroom sink, 1 w.c, 1 x kitchen sink, probably...
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    Vaillant Ecotec plus 831

    Could someone please advise which is the 'best' / preferred 3 way divertor valve for the above combi. thanks
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    Fitting a porch canopy

    Recommended fixings to fix a pitched (front gable) porch canopy and gallow brackets to a brick and block cavity wall. The gallow brackets are 765mm high x 560mm deep (4" x 2") and will be fitted approx 2m apart. The canopy is 2.3m long x 580mm deep with approx a 25 degree pitch, constructed...
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    Porch canopy in AONB

    Can I fit a porch canopy in an AONB (Not in a conservation area) without planning permission? Do I need to even involve planning or any other governing 'body' of our intentions? Gallow brackets with canopy sitting on top. 'Floor area' size approx 600mm deep by 2.3m wide. Also, overall height...
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    Bosch Condenser tumble dryer WTE86304GB/05

    F11 Error displayed on LCD. No indicator lights illuminate. Buzzer alarms to indicate fault condition. Have gone through and checked sensors, stats, heating element, pump etc.. etc.... and have come to the conclusion that the main control board is at fault. Anyone able to help troubleshoot the...
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    JCB 230v pressure washer

    Water still coming through but only seems to be at mains water pressure. Pressure Washer turns on and sounds like its working i.e motor is running at what sounds like the correct speed without any unusual noises (not humming suggesting motor seized or starter cap failure), mains pressure is...
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    Opening a doorway

    Advice on opening up an existing doorway on the ground floor from existing 800mm to 1900mm- internal load bearing wall - spline wall. Not traditional build - prefab - concrete posts. Concrete posts approx 400mm apart and 55mm wide, so opening will need to be 2165mm (removal of a further 3 posts...
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    Buying adjoining council land

    We bought our council house and now wish to build a conservatory but the adjoining trees/fence to next door (which is our side) runs at an angle which would end up being built into next doors garden (Still council owned). Our neighbours side is overhung considerably by branches and not regularly...
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    Hotpoint FDW80 thermister specs

    Any ideas anyone? Or where to buy one without having to buy the timer board as well?
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    Hotpoint FDW80 dishwasher recall details

    Any idea what part is replaced? Or more detail regarding the fault.
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    Hotpoint FDW80 dishwasher rinse aid sensor

    Anyone know how this machine knows the level of the rinse aid? Exposed the rear assembly by removing the front door panel but no sensor present like you would expect. Just the tablet drawer actuator, 2 wire connection, which is used to activate both the tablet drawer and the rinse aid...
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    Ford 1.8tdci engine sump removal

    Its on a galaxy '06-onwards, the question is how to remove the sump with the engine still in situ? Not the oil pan, thats off! Need to inspect conrods etc...[/b]
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    Loft conversion advice!

    Where do I start with this loft to convert to a room? Or at least to do most of the prep work. The joists are 3" x 2" and approx. 400mm apart, presumably require upgrading. Upgrade to what size and how do you get them up there. The 5 trusses if thats what they are called are approx. 1700mm...
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    Washing machine heater selection

    Is there any reason why a water heating element with a long reach can't be replaced with a short? Assuming other specs are the same.
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