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    Intermittent hot water is cold

    Hi All I have a Vaillant eco tec 615 plus boiler sealed system with a tank In the airing cupboard managed by a Hive thermostat and intermittently the hot water is cold when having a shower at 8pm ish. The times to heat the water are 0600-0700 1100-1130 and 1700 -1830 and it always worked ok...
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    New worktop question

    Hi All Ive had a new worktop and sink fitted but the worktop sticks out too far , much further than the original and the fitter said its because we have had a granite sink fitted and it needs more support. Is there any difference in fitting a granite or composite ? and any idea on the cost to...
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    Cistern valve leaking into the pan

    HI All my cistern valve is sometimes leaking into the pan, its a https://www.screwfix.com/p/viva-button-handle-dual-flush-valve/6998h I have cleaned out the cistern so as nothing is stuck under the valve , does this mean the valve needs replacing. Thanks
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    Rain shower head

    I have a rain head shower on a system boiler and tank, is it normal for the water to suddenly start dripping 30 mins after a shower. Thanks
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    Vaillant ecotec plus 615 system boiler

    Hi All. Happy new year. I have a Vaillant ecotec plus 615 system boiler with tank and the hot water isn't getting hot sometimes , we notice at night when having a shower. it is set to heat water 5am-6:30 11-12 and 6pm till 7:30. I have checked the boiler when it's heating the water and the...
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    Hive missing hot water period

    Hive system been working ok for a while but the last 2 days the hot water has been cold at 8pm for a shower even though the hot water schedule should have heated it up for 6pm to 7pm. Everything else seems ok. So apart from a factory reset and reprogram is there anything else I can do please. Thanks
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    Casement window draught

    Hi All I have 3 casement window all letting a draught in at the same place, the windows are 12 months old but cannot get the installers back. Can you advise how to adjust the window to seal the draught please. The side that is draughty isn't the one with the middle post attached. Thanks
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    Help to take off toilet seat.

    Hi All I have a toilet seat I wish to replace as the chrome fittings are peeling and looking awful but its a soft close with hidden fittings and I dint know how to take it off , photo attached Many Thanks
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    Advice on TV fixing gone loose

    Hi All, Ive taken down a 24 inch tv and replacing with a 32 inch, so a bit heavier but the tv was fixed onto plasterboard with a deep void behind. It was fixed with...
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    Insinkerator 3n1 tap leaking can it be repaired

    Hi All As title, Insinkerator 3n1 tap is leaking where the cylinder of the tap goes into the main tap see photo , question is can it be repaired if not do I have to use a Insinkerator tap can I buy another hot water tap Thanks
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    Ceiling repair and painting required

    Electrician cut out letter box shape in the ceiling and I have filled in with Easyfill , so after I have rubbed it down do I just paint over it or do I give a coat of Zinnser 123 first ? Thanks
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    washer/dryer unit

    I am after putting my washer and dryer in a unit stacked on top of each other, Is it possible to buy a ready made tall unit to put them and where to buy therm from. thanks
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    Eco Tec plus 615 question

    Hi All I have a Eco Tec plus 615 fitted at home that runs 15 radiators inc 3 large column ones in the Kitchen/Dining room. I have been told it's underpowered for 15 rads as its only 15Kwh is that right and ion so what size do I need please. Thanks
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    Canon Pimxa printer lines in the middle

    When printing I get lines missing in the middle of the print. I have used the utility to clean the print heads but I still get the problem, see print any ideas how to fix this please
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    Stacking washer / dryer

    I will be stacking washer dryer soon and wondering if I can just fit an extender pipe from the dryer to the connection under the sink , any reason it won't work ok Thanks
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    Doors sticking

    a couple of doors a year old are sticking in the top third , I want to tighten up the screws but they won't as they turn when tightened, what size long screws should I buy to try to tighten everything up thanks
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    Tumble dryer condensate pipe longer one needed

    Hi All I want to move my tumble dryer but the existing condensate pipe isn't quite long enough. How long is the existing one ? as I can only see 2m ones for sale Can you buy 2.5m condensate pipes or is there a way to connect the old one to a new one. many thanks
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    Spur question

    Hi All, I want to stack the washer and dryer, there is a socket nearby but it's a double socket as a spur. My question is can I run a washer and dryer from this socket please. Thanks
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    Hot water from tank how does it work as i'm wanting to add solar and iboost

    Hi All I have a hot water tank thats connected to Vaillant boiler that heats up at the times programmed. I have never thought about how it works but now im thinking of solar panels, battery and the iboost. Before I fit these I need to know how the hot water works and then how it will work with...
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    Apprentice question

    Hi All So I had an issue with the boiler and called my usual plumber who sorted the problem, whilst I am waiting for the bill I realised he had an apprentice with him. Will I be billed for his time or just the plumber. Thanks
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