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Don't get too worried about "bumping"-it's not as simple as it sounds-if interested in locks,can I recommend taking a look at "bosnian bill" on u tube-all will be revealed! :twisted:

Nah,it's just a hobby-even the most skilled picker (which I'm not) would be better off using a bolt cropper or a size 11 boot :lol:

Thanks for that.

I was always interested in how things work-stripping down old engines etc and this is a clean alternative. Why do we do it? It's a bit like explaining the pleasure of fishing to a non-angler-either you completely get it or you're mystified.

I will be installing a large shower tray (1200x800) I will have to raise the tray to accommodate the waste.Would one of the kits I have seen advertised do the job or would I be better off making a wooden staging?

[/url] Thanks mate-not sure how to post photos-I'm only a plumber after all! But I'll see what I can do

When we moved into our present home,(a Leech built early 70s semi) the house had been altered to an open plan layout downstairs which involved removal of the entrance hallway wall,on which the stairway light had been attached. The switches were moved to another wall. Finally the problem.The...

You really need to think about this-you've been fiddling around with this problem for about a fortnight now and despite all the advice given by well intentioned and qualified tradesmen you not only are no nearer the solution but are seriously considering installing yet another storage cistern...

I had a bottom opening window which would not open due to broken opening mechanism one side was free,the other side stuck. Tried forums,u tube etc no joy.Thought my insurance had run out but on checking, it hadn't so called them and service engineer came round and this is how he fixed it...

Well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only certainty is the pressure to the flat is far too low-you need to get all the tenants in the building to tell you what the mains pressure is in their flat, the problem most likely lies outside "your" flat. If they are all ok the most likely suspect is your...

Oh the joys of multi occupancy dwellings! let's go through it- There is low pressure on both hot and cold supply. You have no chance of running the shower described unless you have good pressure. Why is the pressure low? some possibilities The supply is inadequate -is the cold water...

Only joined the forum today,but I'm pretty sure what's been going on. In my (far too long) experience the donut washer rarely leaks when replaced UNLESS the cistern is not sitting squarely on the pan. Sometimes the cistern's relationship to the pan is altered after installation. Usually due to...

:shock: You mean I'm not alone!-only reservation I have is Aldi in the British Virgin Islands???

Just joined thought I'd share my sad life with others! I've always liked tinkering with old machinery,British motorcycles static engines etc saw a video on u tube and was hooked! got a cheap kit on 'tinternet and have cracked a few padlocks-it's totally absorbing, By the way I served my time as...

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