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Hi all - I have a water softener with a bypass/isolation valve, but it is plastic and old, and has a crack in it, so needs replacing. I've been given a new metal one which I'd like to fit myself. However out of the box, none of the fittings seem to be tight after screwing it together. I can just...

Also - the pressure is low on both the hot and cold water.

Hi all, I’ve recently moved into a flat - about 5 years old. It has a dishwasher in the kitchen below the sink, as well as a bathroom. The water pressure on the bathroom taps is fine, but the water pressure on the kitchen tap is so low. It’s practically a trickle. And the dishwasher won’t...

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The wife used an abrasive cleaner which has tarnished the chrome plug cover in our sink. I tried to remove the whole plug unit as I thought it could be replaced, but it doesn't seem to come out. I then tried to remove just the chrome plug cover, and it does come off. But I can't seem to find a...

Sort of - it popped out when I unscrewed the switch from the wall. It was connected to the terminal right by it. But 2 of the 4 gang switches also control the 2 gang switches. Yes, there were lights behind all the light switches when I moved in. The kitchen lights have their own switch and...

Hi all, I consider myself to be a competent avid DIY-er., even in terms of electrics. I've changed sockets, light switches, and ceiling light fittings. However, I was well an truly stumped today. I purchased some lightwave smart switches before lockdown, and thought a nice bank holiday...

Yes the costs aren't my issue - I'm just curious how the hot water in the property gets heated. Found it though from the product page for my HIU. "The instantaneous hot water heaters inside each heat interface unit shall heat incoming mains cold water via a plate heat exchanger using heated...

So bit of an update - I now understand I have a heat interface unit (HIU). But does this mean the hot water comes in in separate pipe to my mains cold? Or does the HIU simply warm up my cold mains water?

I've just moved into a new build flat, and am looking at getting a water softener installed. I don't have enough space under my sink, but I'm not that fussed about having a drinking water tap, so I was looking at maybe putting it in the utility cupboard. However, my understanding with water...

Thanks Tigercubrider - do you have an example/link of the stuff you used?

I've just moved into a new build property, which came with a new Siemens standalone washing machine installed within a utility cupboard (just on its own, not in a housing). When I moved in I tested it to ensure it was working, and found that it just moves around when it gets to a fast spin...

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Thanks for your quick reply EFLImpudence. I appreciate it! Ahh I think that makes sense now - so each colour is effectively for each 'switch'. One being inverted confused me! So with those 2 terminated, I'll basically have the attached? Does that look right? Cheers for your help.

I've changed most of the sockets and light switches in my house, and am pretty confident when doing it. However, I've never changed a 3 way light switch before - and to make it more confusing, I'm trying to change it to a 2 way. The middle switch is defunct - after talking to a previous owner...

Yeah I'm not so keen - but will take a look (if only out of curiosity rather than anything else!)

Wow - I'll check that out too!

Thank pilsbury I’ll take a look. There are so many products out there it’s hard to know where to start! And Mr Chibs - actual domestic vegetable oil? That you buy in the supermarket?

I've just sanded the oak floor in our lounge/hallway, it having been caked in a horrible thick, dark brown stain the past 30 years. I love how its come up, and have been testing with some finishes to protect it. I purchased some Ronseal clear, satin water-based varnish in the hope it would keep...

We're currently in the process of redecorating our lounge and hallway, which currently has a real wooden floor in. However, we hate the current colour of it. It is far too dark, and we're really looking for something lighter. Here is a photo of the current finish: I've sanded back a sample...