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    Gutter Repairs - Damp Cause?

    So we been notifed by the neighboors of the the below: "I hope you are all well. x and I live at number x and we have recently had a damp survey due to damp in our vestibule. I have attached an image of what they believe to be the cause, which is a pipe that needs a small repair on your...
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    Silly Question - How to read that old fashioned Metter

    oh gosh, I misread the instruction. thanks so much for your help and clarification! really appreciated.
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    Silly Question - How to read that old fashioned Metter

    Gosh, you need to be good in numbers. So hopefully I have read it right and have calculated 8286. Finger cross that is correct. :-)
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    Silly Question - How to read that old fashioned Metter

    HNY 2024 ! So we have this meter for our freehold that British Gaz have not checked for ages but sadly i am unsure how to interpret and do a proper readin. Any guidance by any chance please? Many thanks
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    Outside Light Question

    Yes Yes - Saw it and that seem ideal to what we need :-)
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    Outside Light Question

    oh my search was not as clever - will explore more and thanks for the feedback so to make sure that suitable for outdoor. Yes main power with a interrupters - thought bulb been off - so need to get a new bulb so to check that there is still juice going into the light fittings. I am on of the...
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    Outside Light Question

    Oh I did not realised that this was possible. only looked at B&Q - let me try to find one with black edge rather than white one and job done! :-)
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    Outside Light Question

    Hey Expert Electricians, So have that light fitting outside that we would like to replace with sensor light as the current one is kind of useless to have it off when it can be only switch on from inside - unless it is left on all the time. Have been looking at "sensor outside light" but they...
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    Advice on Wattage - New Ceiling Light

    Cheers thanks good to know as often paste with link and pointless if you expert unable to get there.
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    Advice on Wattage - New Ceiling Light

    Cheers thanks for the confirmation! Good to see I am more knowledgeable than their staff!!!:eek:
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    Advice on Wattage - New Ceiling Light

    So I don't really trust Studs / Kids working at B&Q so we are going to replace the light fitting with these below https://www.diy.com/departments/goodhome-wutai-black-pendant-ceiling-light-dia-380mm/5036581096939_BQ.prd Maximum bulb wattage 42W and was going to use these bulb which are...
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    Tap Cartridge replacement

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255638410075?epid=9016102542&hash=item3b853c935b:g:IMcAAOSwAcheLuCq&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4FJTZFxhEe3B8psybQDU9PhLIGy3ed4L3F3440Vojze5585uU%2BFygOHyWcifQeRIQN1suHd09xZjoi2rCXoKt5UNbAc2997yBk8r7dUMaeemYDulFc16OLORdKKVcxqxZGpQW%2F8k%2FcNHKQ9elvPgsA%2B6mz1gG3PJu%2FqzvFWrBi%...
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    Tap Cartridge replacement

    So, managed to cut the water, and unscrew the little screw but then stuck. Unable to remove the handle completely. They Seems to be stuck. Is that then a plumber job? Don't want to break the full tap.
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    Tap Cartridge replacement

    Hi Expert DIY people! :-) So I have a leaky tap and decided it was time to replace the cartridge which hopefully would solve the issue. So the tap that i have is very similar to this one...
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    Boiler Cage Painted

    have tried and it was too much faff to paint so off to screwfix tomorrow to buy a new one. However, one question, any alternative recommendation to Hammerite as metal paint? I have used it on rail for our properties, but after 2 years, it usually need to be done again, so open to better...
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    Boiler Cage Painted

    So something simple but sometimes not as much. We done some painting on the block of flat building and the boiler cage (similar to this: https://www.screwfix.com/p/pc28x165-flue-guard-280-x-150mm/4989g) is sightly rusty. Was thinking to buy new one but as I have some left over Hammerite black...
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    Window Cills - Silicon Joint

    Hello Expert DIY, So as you can see from the pics, my previous attempts on adding some silicon to protect the joint between wall and windows are not pretty (old window) and just want to make sure that any gap are cover when it rained in the winter. I know new window would be better -but interim...
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    Masonry Wall Painting

    Thanks Wayners for your feedback. yes aiming for Sandtex Masonry Paint (https://www.wickes.co.uk/Sandtex-Microseal-Ultra-Smooth-Weatherproof-Masonry-15-Year-Exterior-Wall-Paint---Plymouth-Grey---10L/p/199657) Filler, I am aiming for that one...
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    Masonry Wall Painting

    Hi Expert DIY, In the process to freshen up our building and some part, the paint has flaked as per picture. (had a gentle jet wash on the wall and hand brush with fairy liquid to remove the greenery / black on the wall - hence breaking what was close to be broken I guess) Can I just sand it...
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    Outside Stair to Block of flat (Currently Asphalt)

    an additional question - is what would be the most durable? Asphalt replacement or tiling it?
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