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    Glowworm energy r18 wont switch off , no control

    Our Glowworm energy r18 only switches off when power disconnected from it.. We can control the Hive , hub , receiver and remote thermostat so the Ch & Water lights on the receiver switch on and off etc.. but the boiler just stays on Have done all the Hive system and boiler reset procedures...
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    Quick drying paint or quick drying hell

    Seen comments about adding a little water to thin it out Is this ok as I believe it is water based Will this help stop drag and give me time to go bank over to smooth out and blend in etc Its drying so fast can’t blend in areas I’m using B& Q own paint says a dry time of 4 hrs
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    Split virgin broadband

    any help please.. Due to cost of heating mom moved into front room where there exists a virgin feed to the broadband router . However moms Tivo box is in the room she’s moving ou and Itis fed by a separate feed So… Whilst mom is now in front room is it possible to put some sort of split on the...
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    Pop Up Plug Washers

    Anyone know where I can order new pop up plug washer No one seems to sell them , just want to sell the complete pop up plug kit As the people in the know are aware they are not quite like a normal washer as they have a fine feather like ridge all the way round to make the seal when using the...
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    Hive Hub 2 System not working on CH

    Any advice please on receiver by boiler all lights OK on Hive receiver.. Can switch on CH and Water,, but no power or signal appears to be getting to boiler checked all connections had cover off receiver,,, power gets to receiver but no signals or power are provided to the boiler... boiler has...
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    Vokera Compact 29a Shudders/vibrates when switching off hot water

    Thanks to all that successfully helped before on an earlier thread regard this same boiler Previous issue was a AAV but the shuddering was occasionally happening before the AAV issue and now afterwards On turning hot tap off , short or long run of hot water the boiler shudders and makes a...
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    Leaking pump on a vokera compact 29a

    Can anyone help please Have vokera combi boiler Please see attached photo Pump is leaking by a clip Just wondered can pumps be changed on combi boiler ( by a professional) or is it usually complete boiler change . Have changed pumps on older systems with header tank as pump was separate and...
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    Glowormn 18r flashing radiator symbol

    See photo. Radiator symbol constantly flashing and radiators always on Have hive which shows hot water and radiator off. Only way to turn radiators off is to switch power off to the boiler. Tried restarting boiler then it just settles back to same display and radiators hot Was wondering...
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    Monaco Bestway Hot Tub Seal coming undone

    Any one had this problem Monaco Hot Tub seal/seam coming undone all the way round internal base of hot tub. Was kept in garage during winter not near any frost.. no tears or usual pin holes that are easy to seal with a patch..... just having trouble finding a a good air/water sealant glue...
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    How high off floor for cooker gas point

    just dealing with a house about 50 years old the cooker gas point is about 10 inches off the floor .. is this acceptable nowadays .. or should it be moved to some new British standard height or as it is existing it can remain. ( as its not a new build house ).. just want...
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    HKC alarm parts

    Have a HKC alarm at house recently purchased.. have worked in telecoms for over 40years , have a degree in telecoms , electrical and electronic engineering so very confident how to to deal with system.. however cannot get simple parts .. eg.. wireless door contact. Have user and installation...
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    SSAIB

    what are the joining fees and then annual costs for being registered with the SSAIB
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    When to re-wire

    what are the general guidelines for indicating a house needs a re-wire will be using for a buy to let has older black red colour coding but is in excellent conditioin even feeding a shower...also has a mains box with rcd/trip fuses
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    how to safely/legally wire in a cabinet with a doiwn light over basin

    how do i safely/legally wire in a cabinet with a down light over basin
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    Cooker Socket Spurs ??

    Can i run spurs off cooker socket feeding an electric cooker which also has a plug socket on it as per norm eg.. run boiler control and cooker hood which are very near by ?? bought a property where the boiler supply is already off a junction off the cooker socket which has the combo plug...
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    Moving cooker socket

    Fitting new kitchen units Can I move the cooker isolator socket Need to drop it down about 50cm Can I put a joint in that cooker cable
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    Upgrade power on electric shower

    want to upgrade shower from 8.5kw to 10.5kw is that ok ? what to look out for re electrics
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    Dryer element not getting hot on a hotpoint aquarius tvm752

    On our hotpoint aquarius tvm752 the hotter setting appears not to be working So dryer does not get very warm but appears to be ok on the cooler setting is there any reset buttons like on older machines ???
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    Covering Nail heads showing in plaster

    Have 3 spots where plaster has crumbled off a nail head holding the plaster board up how do I cover/seal the little hole with the nail head then fill it in so it doesn't appear again when I paint over it ..As I have done this in another spot even sealing the plaster before using a bit...
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    decking screws removing

    Any tips / tricks on removing decking screws without keep splitting the wood as the heads come out need to make a few adjustments and get underneath decking thanks to anyone
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