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    Bosch fridge freezer - light and door led playing up

    And sorry it's not an old mechanical switch for the light. It must be sensor related
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    Bosch fridge freezer - light and door led playing up

    Hi it's a Series 6 Free-standing KGE49AICAG
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    Bosch fridge freezer - light and door led playing up

    Hi I have a 6 month old Bosch fridge freezer As if a couple of days ago the led right and led display on the interior are either not coming on, or coming on intermittently when the door opens. I'm guessing there is a proximity sensor /magnet type setup and possibly some obstruction. Any ideas...
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    Efficient painting without getting splashes on wooden beams

    Hi. I have a 16th century cottage and about to decorate on of the bedrooms. It has wooden beams at irregular intervals - typically 30cm-60cm spanning most walls and ceilings. Semi structural - and listed! Looking for recommendations to avoid paint splashes on beams as I'd rather be using a...
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    Retrofit some level of rodent protection on plastic pipes

    Thanks! I've already got 2 cats that certainly help!
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    Retrofit some level of rodent protection on plastic pipes

    Hi I live in a rural property where the prior owners unfortunately cut a few corners with an extension. Upshot is there's a few long plastic pipe runs (water and central heating) in the loft. All insulated - but with the inevitable rodent chew marks on insulation now and then. Swapping to...
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    16th century traditional kent cottage - filled eaves but breathable roof membrane - an issue?

    Hi all Appreciate the golden rule of eaves - is to keep them clear. A year ago I moved into a 16th Century Kent cottage (listed) - with 'kent peg tile' roof. Eaves cut into the upstairs room space - so the usual 'how do I insulate my roof whilst allowing it to breath' situation. Previous...
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    advice on replacing roof rafters following historical woodworm

    that's right - these are prior properties I've owned!.
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    advice on replacing roof rafters following historical woodworm

    Hi I purchased a 1600's house a few months back which has historical woodworm (obviously) but following 2 independent assessments, no sign of new infestation. However - having had a *really* good look around the loft, probably 10% of the rafters have been well chewed through and I suspect need...
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    installing new double glazing front of house ahead of a rear extension?

    I was thinking more hairline cracks in plaster in other rooms rather than something more significant :-)
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    installing new double glazing front of house ahead of a rear extension?

    Hi Currently in a 4 bed 1950's detached. Pretty solid construction. Planning to put in a rear extension. Will be a mix of single story and double story (as 50% of rear is already extruded on both floors). appreciate the work will cause some movement. We do need to re-glaze the whole house...
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    Recommendations: new wireless system with sensor, camera and Google integration

    Hi About to move to a new property. Looking for a DIY system including cameras , sensors and ideally Google home integration. Sensors need to be pet friendly. Ideally predominantly wireless though will wire some elements of needed Recommendations appreciated.
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    Replace cylinder locks 50mm backset 75mm faceplate

    Hi Have a 1950s council flat with a series of internal doors needing internal locks replaced as starting the show age. Existing locks are 60mm deep with a 50mm backset ... Seemingly impossible to find. The faceplate is 75mm. Current available ones seem much shorter and would have nothing to...
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    Replace cylinder locks 50mm backset 75mm faceplate

    Hi Have a 1950s council flat with a series of internal doors needing internal locks replaced as starting the show age. Existing locks are 60mm deep with a 50mm backset ... Seemingly impossible to find. The faceplate is 75mm. Current available ones seem much shorter and would have nothing to...
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    Need help making sense of old phone wiring in flat

    Cheers! Sounds like a plan!
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    Need help making sense of old phone wiring in flat

    I'll pop router beside planned main box beside the door. I may dispense with the extension all together in the living room.
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    Need help making sense of old phone wiring in flat

    Thanks for quick reply. I've uploaded a better picture.. The green wire is tucked in but doesn't get terminated So effectively you are saying I would be taking the white-blue and blue-white from the junction box to feed the main box? Sorry just looking to be sure. On the strange cable... If...
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    Need help making sense of old phone wiring in flat

    Hi moved into Partner's old 1950's flat recently and trying to make sense of the telephony setup. Broadband is slow (10Mb when should be 30Mb) and wiring hasn't been touched for a long time. Long term IT specialist - but used to ethernet - not this stuff. Any help appreciated - see images *...
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    Saunier Duval moves between 0.5 and 2.6 bar!

    Hi Have moved into Partner's flat and she has a very old Saunier Duval F30E combi. Never seen one before. Pressure will move between 0.5 and 2.6 bar without any topping up of the system. When below 0.6 boiler will not start. I'm use to a little expansion and contraction when heating is on but...
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    Frost protection for exposed polypipe (to external water tank)

    Cheers - I'd got to the point of realising insulation alone won't work. Fortunately I can probably get power close enough to do this (with RCD protection obviously!)
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