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I had a Salamander CT50 Pump fitted around 5 years ago to supply a Bath/Shower and an en-suite Shower. It worked fine for 3 years then it started making a racket (probably bearing failure) and I replaced it. The second one lasted just under a year, the third about 6 months and the fourth is now...

Hi Chaps I removed a wooden Curtain rail that was embedded in plaster and some of the plaster came away. It's too small a job to get a plasterer i so I'm going to have a go at it. From experience, I need to add a scratch coat then a 2mm or so finishing coat (thistle?) but as you can see from...

I am looking to replace a Power Shower at home. It's straight replacement with Power and cold water. The Power is a switch on the consumer unit. My issue is that I can't find an isolator for the cold water feed. The pipe comes out through a tile. The house is new and there are no exposed pipes...

Hi all While changing brake pads on a Merc A180 I damaged the brake piston so I have one on order. I know how it goes back on but should the rear/hollow of the replacement Piston be filled with fluid first or does the piston fill up when I unclamp the brake fluid pipe? Where does the air in...

Hi Hyporthetical question: If I replaced my Gas CH Boiler with an Electric CH Boiler, how much would my Electric bill be? How do I calculate, using my existing gas usage, how much the equivalent Electric usage would cost? Any pointers would be great, Kevin

Chaps My Gardin has artificial Grass. After a few minutes walking on it if you touch anything metal you get a sizeable shock. My dog yelps everytime he puts his nose on anything. Is it possible to Earth (parden the pun) the lawn or somehow mitigate the static build up? Kevin

Hi I have a 3 month old Glowrom Ultimate 25R. When it starts up when cold, it makes the occasional, single banging noise like two 4 by 4 planks being banged together. It will happen a half dozen times in the first 30 minutes then hardly at all for the rest of the day. The CH pump is definitely...

Chaps I have a 600mm X 200mm x 10mm piece of Acrylic. I need to shave 10mm off one face down 3 edges and 20mm off the other to a depth of 3mm. I have attached an image to demonstrate. My question is - I'm a bit lost, which Router Bit do I need? All advice gratefully received, Kevin

Hi I have a Baxi Solo 18 and I bought a Nest Thermostatic controller thinking that the wiring would be obvious but the PCB Diagram in the manual doesn't show the information that I need. I need to know the Live, Neutral and CH pins on the connectors - or a more detailed Wiring diagram so that...

Hi During a recent DIY project I dislodged some plaster. I'd like some advice on how to repair the damage, I've never really plastered so I'd like to take a crack at it myself! I believe I need to use Sand/Cement render initially and then skim over it? And Advice would be gratefully received...

Hi A few years ago we had a uPVC Conservatory fitted. The guy who put the uPVC window cills on sealed around the edge and then I am sure he used a chemical on a cloth to harden the sealant, The cills have since settled and I need to redo them - I'd like to harden them off again rather that...

Chaps Since we tested the Central Heating a few days ago the Radiators heat up despite the CH no longer being switched on. I have wiggled the slider on my two-way Zone Valve and it moves freely - I don't know if that is important. Apart from ripping the Zone valve out - is there anything else...

I have just had my driveway Block paved (Autumn Mix) and was wondering what the recommendation would be for sealing the Paving? It will have two cars parked on it. Seal or not to seal? Regards Kevin

Chaps I have an ageing Pottern EP2001 CH Controller which needs the occasional switch on/switch off in order to restore all functionality and I need to replace it. Can someone recommend a direct alternative - not to many wiring surprises! Thanks Kevin

Similar to the picture above, I have a back board that is spaced off of a wall by two 30mm strips. I guess I can fix the strips to the board but then I need to fix it to the wall. Alternatively I could fix the strips to the wall and fit the back board to the strips but I am looking for...

I am looking at creating the Wall Unit above out of 20mm laminated chipboard (worktop style). I can cut all of the bits and edge them and join them using wood screws, but some of the joints need to be blind - i.e. I don't want to have any screws or fixings showing. Help?! Also, what is...

Chaps I am looking to fix a piece of 38x960x400mm Worktop to a wall as a work surface for a computer keyboard (monitor on the wall). The effect will be of a floating shelf. I need suggestions/links to an invisible bracket solution. The wall that it will fix to is Dot/Dab on Cavity Brick...

Chaps I need some advice from a chippy! I have different height skirting in Lounge and Extension - I need advice on how to join them. I am fairly competent so any advice will be appreciated. Cheers Kevin

I am looking for a flow valve for my concealed shower. I do not know the manufacturer and it isn't obvious by looking at the mechanism. Can anyone of you professional plumbing people ID it from the picture? Any help much appreciated. Kevin

I have a gap between my house and the neighbours. I have a 1m x 2m shed squeezed in at the moment but I think there is space to put some sort of cover/roof between the two buildings and have a larger outdoor storage area. I am looking for ideas, and wonder if it is OK to fix something to my...