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Hi guys I have inherited this old garden shredder. Al-Ko H1100 However it is rusted solid, to the point that I can't spin the blades by hand. Am I right in thinking they should be freely turning? I've hit it with wd40 and a hammer but no budge. Any advice on restoration? Thanks CF

Hi guys I'm looking to renovate my basement. I've had medium success at a previous property with using tanking slurry... it worked for the most part but there were two area where the tanking blew out. I presume because of the hydrostatic pressure in these parts, or maybe the brick was just not...

Hi guys I'm doing a new rewire so there will be lots of new electrical cable under the floor. However I'm also installing wet underfloor heating in the whole house. How do I isolate one from the other. I might have read that regs require a 300mm distance from hot pipes but I can't be sure. Any...

Hi All Can someone point me in the direction of a schematic that shows a wood stove heating a heat store/preheater. This heat store should then supply DHW and CH. I already have a brand new gas combi which I want built in to this system as a backup (realistically to be used in the summer when...

Hi guys Im having a new rewire done, what are the pros and cons of a Switch System where both neutral and live are behind the light switch. I know I found it difficult to install and service my smart switches in my old house. Is a 35mm back box sufficient to contain all the wiring plus the...

Hi Guys I want to build some raised beds at the end of my garden, however I want to be absolutely sure that I don't cause damage to the neighbours wall from wet soil. Half of the wall is concrete block. I presume some damp proof membrane will be enough to stop water ingressing through the wall...

Hi All Just bought a new house and I'm going to rewire it. My question is about the old wiring... Can I pull the old wires out with pliers or something similar or will they live in the walls forever? I'm wondering if pulling the wires out will have the added benefit of doing some of the...

Hi guys Just trying to plan the central heating system in my new house. I'll have a combi gas boiler. A standard Central Heating system should look like the attached, correct me if I'm wrong. Is it much of a problem if the hot water cylinder is in the middle of the circuit ie. after 2 rads? I'm...

Hi guys I've got an unused 4mm shower circuit. It is currently switched off at the consumer unit and the shower switch was removed and skimmed over many years ago. Can I excavate the wiring and extend it to the outside of my house where I want to install a 32a commando outlet? Are there any...

Hi guys Whats the easiest way to tidy this up?: 20210618_170024.jpg - Google Drive It used to be tiled, but they've fallen off. I could make a mould and concrete it. The other option is to deck it but it might require fine cuts. What will be the easiest option? Kind regards CF

Hi guys Please can you help me diagnose this problem?: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1Ab_8DpBVzlzVBz2Zcw4WdGZTy3wXkUC7 Not sure what sort of stone it is, but I painted it using masonry paint last summer and it was ruined within a few weeks. I need some sort of stain blocker before I...

Hi guys I'm finally going to take the plunge on purchasing a circular saw. I need to cut wood maybe once a year and always find myself having to compromise by using a jigsaw, hand saw or electric saw. Both of the following cost £40. Can't justify paying any more given how infrequently I will...

Hi guys My brother in law has bought me a bunch of sonoff mini smart switch modules and invited me round to his house to show me how he has wired them up. Please note the following diagram from the manufacturer to wire a 2 way switch to the smart relay...

Hi guys Whats the easiest way to make dumb extractor fans smart? I have one on/off fan in my basement that I want to be humidity controlled. I'm thinking I should attach a Sonoff TH to this. Another fan in my bathroom.... I want this to be triggered by humidity but I also want switch...

Hi guys. I'm after a 2 gang switch, one of the switches needs to be a standard/dumb/hard switch. The other gang needs to be an RF switch. What are my options please? Thanks in advance CF

Hi guys I want to fit one of these bad boys: https://www.tapwarehouse.com/p/vellamo-square-douche-kit-and-mixing-valve?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhb36BRCfARIsAKcXh6HLp30gVfzyxc6e9m5X-1Lbzzexxp7WUKM-WXPCA8DomDHI8vXj7-QaAmEhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds My understanding is that these can't be plumbed directly into...

Hi guys The wire between the switch and the ceiling rose has become damaged while doing some work on the wall. The damage is directly above the switch within 1 meter. I know this because I can punch the wall in a particular spot and the light will flicker. How do I repair this? I don't want...

Hi guys My panel is cracked and broken. I was planning on replacing it with a wooden sheet (with the correct waterproofing measures) My original plan was to run a sheet all the way along the side ignoring the bulge. however, now that the panel has come off, the metal supports are in the...

Hey guys My bath panel is cracked and I want to experiment making a new one from MDF. What waterproofing measures do I need to take? I've got some spray on lacquer, but it's such a palaver to get the spray machine out. Can I thin this lacquer with some spirits and brush it on? Many thanks CF

Hey guys. My Planer has gone kaput :S Will an electric sander work with 120 grit? How long do you think that will take? I want to remove about 8mm in total from top and bottom. Should I invest in course sand paper? I need to get these doors in quick before the kids damage them :S Cheers CF