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    Constantly having to bleed rads + dirty water in new rads

    We had renovations a few months ago (maisonette flat, 8 rads). Before that, 3 rads and boiler were new (3yo), the rest ancient. But all working fine - got very hot quickly, only occasional bleeding needed, water came out clean during bleeds. Now with 5 new rads added... I have to bleed every...
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    Replacing an old Status flat entry phone

    Hello, my entry phone has been destroyed by a builder stepping on it. It's a good time for a refresh anyway as it looked and sounded awful. The wiring looks incredibly complicated as I don't know anything about these things, so probably will need to call someone in. But what model would you...
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    How to renew phone cable in flat?

    The phone cable that enters my flat (from a locked cupboard down the communal hallway) runs along the ceiling of the hallway, then through a hole in my door frame, and along my ceiling etc to the master socket. It's caked in old gloss paint, really hideous. I'm renovating and want to replace...
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    Covid vs Planned Renovation

    Sorry for yet another virus thread, but I have a specific question. We were getting quotes for our flat renovation when it was only kicking off in China, just now have chosen a builder (haven't signed contract yet) - and yesterday the government tells us "no non-essential contact" and "work from...
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    12V halogen bulbs buzz and flicker with dimmer

    Hello, I just had a dimmer switch installed, replacing a simple on/off switch. The bedroom light fitting has 5 x 20W 12V G4 dimmable halogen bulbs (supplied originally with the light), so total load 100W. The dimmer is from Screwfix (LAP brand), it's a leading edge type, and is rated 35-350W...
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    Combi boiler + sink mixer tap with pull-out shower head?

    Hello, I have a Worcester Bosch 30CDi combi boiler in the ground floor kitchen. There are no hot or cold water tanks in the house. Upstairs is a bathroom with an electric shower (i.e. independent of boiler), and a sink with a 15mm hot water pipe from the boiler, and a 15mm cold mains feed...
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