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    Need a new boiler

    It's never so simple is it, will be getting a new fan soon
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    Need a new boiler

    So waiting for engineer to come along and fit fan, but in the meantime Ive been recommended a Keston boiler. Any ideas on this?
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    Need a new boiler

    The fan works intermittently so think I should just purchase the fan and get it replaced by a specialist then?
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    Need a new boiler

    Ito be honest I thought because of age, and because the heating engineer said its hard to get hold of parts. If this isn't the case then Im in no hurry to replace the boiler at all.
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    Need a new boiler

    Yes but really don't want that.
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    Need a new boiler

    Do you know if we can get parts for these boilers?? Will try boxt actually
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    Need a new boiler

    So my potterton 155x seems to be nearing the end of its life and thus needs to be replaced. Things are tight just now and would like to get a boiler on finance. Please advise on companies I should look to for fitting etc and what I should replace with - i.e. Gas or electric? Apparently my flue...
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    how to find possible pipe location under concealed floor

    Just a quick question, is it at all possible to find pipes under a floor? My neighbour downstairs is complaining about a leak and I really dont want to rip up the entire floor as I'm pretty sure there are no pipes under the bathroom floor. The pipes all run above the floor (visibly).
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    Hmo fire door

    Thanks for that.
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    Hmo fire door

    True that Bernard hence why I asked on the best way to do the job. Any useful wisdom on offer?
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    Hmo fire door

    I have had a hmo inspection of a property I wish to let and have been told that my boiler door needs to be upgraded. It looks like the door needs 3 hinges, 2 vents and fire seals amongst other things. My question is - is intumescent paint a good idea and do vents need fire seals of some sort...
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    Lateral movement in Bathtub

    Due to my stupid ass h@#e fitter not fitting my Bathtub properly, my Bathtub has lateral movement. It seems like the legs are not strong enough and allow movement. Now I don't really want the bath taken out to rectify the problem, but is there a way to make this bath solidly fixed to ground so...
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    floor fitting (collapsed floor)

    thanks for the reply John. The floors been opened and there is no damage to joints or the ceiling downstairs etc. What should the replacement be? Also what other things do i need to know when getting the floor replaced? On a side note, this forum is great and the people are also great. I have...
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    floor fitting (collapsed floor)

    A bit of advice needed please - my floor has collapsed in my en-suite shower room due to a leak and now needs to be replaced. I'm in the process of trying to contract someone to the job but need a heads up in what the job should entail. Please educate me on the removal of the floor and refitting...
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    Making a wall waterproof

    Sorry Snacker, I wasn't clear on the scenario as I was looking for a specific answer on the question. Any ow, please let me clear things up. I have actually tiled the bathroom as per your diagram but the problem is that the materials used by the bulinding company are not the right materials...
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    Making a wall waterproof

    No snacker wouldn't resolve the issue. The issue is that the tiles are not high enough up the wall. The flats where made on a right budget.
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    Making a wall waterproof

    good idea but rather expensive.
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    Making a wall waterproof

    Not sure if this is the right section but here goes. I have a modern built house in which the tiles around the bath where only tiled half way up. This means that water is hitting the exposed part of the wall and causing damage. Im thinking of removing the small section of the plasterboard...
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    skimming affected area of ceiling

    Just about to get the second phase of repairs done in my house and house and some clarification. My lath and plaster ceiling suffered water damage. Parts of the ceiling have detached and repaired. I have spoken to a professional coming round to do the job on Tuesday and the pro has...
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    lead pipe advice

    hot lead pipe started leaking at joints and I think its because of the usual things. Im tempted to leave the pipe as is.
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