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    Water spurts out of top of rainhead!

    We have a rainfall waterhead, barely used, quite new. Every time we use it, water gushes/spurts out of the top of the head, around the edges. Supplier blames this on buildup of limescale. We do get a fair bit generally in our area of London. Do you think this is correct or is it a...
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    Is bath gurgling EVER correct?

    Thanks all. I will challenge the plumber and builder on it and report back.
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    Is bath gurgling EVER correct?

    Just had brand new bathroom and brand new plumbing system installed as part of full house refurb. When the bath drains, it gurgles loudly. The plumber assured me this was normal and is a sign that the pipes are running nicely and there was nothing he needed to do. The contractor said it gurgles...
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    Replace euro cylinder but can't locate screw on uPVC door

    Thanks. Is there an easy and obvious way how to do this.
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    Replace euro cylinder but can't locate screw on uPVC door

    We have 2 uPVC rear doors which lock into each other, with some sort of central white part attached to the one on the left. Wife's handbag was nicked and while we found it later in a nearby bin the keys for the rear doors were gone, so to be on the safe side, we're replacing both locks. I...
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    CH suddenly not working

    Stopped working overnight! Vaillant ecotec 630 plus...boiler fires up for one second then stops. There are no error faults. Pressure has dropped overnight by 0.5 bar from 1.7 til 1.2. Pressure had been stable beforehand. Loud clanging/metallic noises were audible from the motorised valves up...
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    Quick query re lighting costs

    Ok, thanks. A standard uplighter, using a 300w halogen, costs £45. Am I correct that 2 hours usage a day would cost £52.50 per annum i.e. 2 hours usage a day = 700 hours a year @ 300w = 210,000w i.e. 210kW x 25p = £52.50 ?
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    Quick query re lighting costs

    Is the running cost of a floorstanding uplighter with a 90w bulb the same as that of a 90w bulb hanging from the ceiling? Our dining room has a 90w bulb hanging from ceiling, and 8 x 50w downlights. I try to use downlights as little as possible, unless entertaining, to keep costs down. But...
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    Party Wall Act - what benefits after work done?

    It does seemly grossly skewed in favour of the adjoining neighbours. A little more research has revealed all sorts of horror stories online where great huge bills have been racked up by overzealous PW surveyors/solicitors. I'm thankful I didn't end up with anything like that. As far as...
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    Party Wall Act - what benefits after work done?

    thanks for response. Any point/benefit in having someone prepare a schedule of condition now?
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    Party Wall Act - what benefits after work done?

    We removed all breasts and stacks. The LABC clerk - not surveyor - advised that as there would nee nothing left to support, no b regs involvement would be needed. If this is this wrong is it worth getting it regularised now? What exactly would BC be able to inspect - there's nothing left! Nb...
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    Party Wall Act - what benefits after work done?

    Am I correct that before the work has started the benefits to the adjoing neighbour are that they have the right to refuse the work initially being done, and to get a surveyor involved to ensure that any work done does not damage their adjoining property. What benefit is there after...
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    Issues with removing chimneys complete

    Yes, but could it be argued that any ensuing damage would be their responsibility, as caused by their actions? putting this aside, you haven't confirmed or clarified whether I could have caused any structural problems already by the work I have done, even before they have done any work to...
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    Issues with removing chimneys complete

    Do I understand correctly that If neighbors do nothing to their breasts or stack, the only possible problem is the stack becoming unsteady? I.e. but no issues within adjoining property Therefore assuming.they serve a p w before they start any work I will get to know before they start...
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    Issues with removing chimneys complete

    About 2 years ago we engaged a builder to remove our chimneys from ground and first floor. It transpired he was a cowboy who believed Building Regs did not apply to chimney removal. Unfortunately we were contracted to use him. To avoid any issues with inadequate support, we were advised to...
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    Danfoss TRV - not sure how to turn LS

    I've had this TRV fitted to a new rad http://www.screwfix.com/p/danfoss-ras-c-white-chrome-trv-lockshield-15mm-angled/49331#product_additional_details_container The SL is covered by a screwon cap - but there is a recess, rather than a screwhead, underneath - so not sure exactly what to do...
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    How to cut vinyl floor (and relay it)

    We need to lift a section of vinyl flooring to inspect floor below. It appears to have been glued down but it is loose in places, so not glued all that well. Unfortunately the vinyl is no longer available from the supplier, so it needs to be cut very neatly so that it can be re-laid. I...
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    How to solve noisy polycarbonate

    We have a big sunlight in our kitchen/morning room measuring some 2.4 x 3.2m. It is made from polycarbonate and is very very noisy in the rain, hot in summer and cold in winter. 1. Can anyone recommend an effective yet DIY solution? Are there any panels/paint etc on the market that I could...
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    Getting BC to decide between 2 engineers?

    Also, more importantly, do I : let BC make their decision based on the erroneous belief that there is a 30 beam there or get SE to resubmit calcs for a 23 // tell BC that SE was mistaken ?? The whole thing is rapidly turning into a disaster unfortunately. One wonders what the...
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