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    Tile adhesive hell

    I thought you wanted to replace the chipboard. Yes as you grind through the adhesive, you will hit the chipboard, but the grinding cup will not sucessfully burn through the chipboard. Best case scenario, it will slightly burn/char the chipboard.
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    Instant hot/boiling taps for the kitchen

    According to an episode of the BBC R4 programme, Sliced Bread, they will use less electricity than a kettle if you make (from memory) 14 cups of tea a day. Then you have to factor in the purchase cost and installation cost. You also need to factor in the cost of replacing the reservoir if you...
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    Tile adhesive hell

    A cheap concrete grinder might help https://www.amazon.co.uk/MAXXT-Concrete-Sander-Adjustable-Plastering/dp/B0DSRZN8FT I have one, it is OK, not brilliant but more than adequate given the price point. That said it will probably clog once it is hits the bituminous(?) product. Alternatively, a...
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    Forum Update

    What happen if you press Ctrl 0? Edit: sorry only just noticed that you had a reply. My laptop is the same as ever? I am using chrome.
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    Thoughts/advice about welding

    I have zero experience of welding. The following review seems to be the most honest I could find.
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    DIY-kitchens - side panel height different size to cabinets, is it normal?

    The last few times I have to cut long side panels (approx 1.8m tall), I used my track saw and then a belt sander. I cut at around 75 degrees to minimise the time spent with the belt sander. The wall bowed out at one point, so I did two cuts and then ran the belt sander over it. No risk of...
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    DIY-kitchens - side panel height different size to cabinets, is it normal?

    I understand why you are annoyed, but if I go to https://www.diy-kitchens.com/handles/bar-handles the description does say SS effect. That said, perhaps it should be in the product title.
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    DIY-kitchens - side panel height different size to cabinets, is it normal?

    At a minimum they should be able to tell you what the RAL colour code is and the sheen level.
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    Drilled through a cooler cable

    Agreed. It might be prudent to remove some more plaster lower down. If you use the existing wagos with no load lower down, is all good? If not, and, I am not an electrician, it would look like the problem is further up stream.
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    Paint removal

    I am a decorator, not a brickie... Why is lime pointing being recommended? The upper part of the wall looks like it has been rendered with zero lime. I believe the airbrick shows you where the DPC would be. I believe the DPC should be under the airbrick, but, yes you look like you need an...
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    Blue tooth speaker

    I have an IPX7 rated one with a USB-C connection. I can get 2 to 3 days out of the battery. Sound quality for the spoken word is fine (I seldom listen to muzak on site). The phone app has a graphic equaliser and you can set the time duration to turn off if you forget to turn it off at the end of...
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    Do I need to remove all the old adhesive?

    As above, the premixed stuff dries via evaporation. The powdered based versions contain cement. If you were to mix sand and cement and leave it in a bucket of water, it would still go hard. When fitting mirrors into tiled recesses, I use those suction cup thingies for glass. Something like...
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    How to replace this transom/fanlight glass?

    Pretty much, but I cannot comment on the fire regs.
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    Doorbell

    https://cdn.yesss.co.uk/documents/320642_03_D117_InstructionManual_f45527649a75a881b17f49315bdf9407.pdf
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    Inbuild speaker system in kitchen ceiling

    The following might help https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/blogs/ceiling-speakers/active-vs-passive-ceiling-speakers-whats-the-best
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    How to replace this transom/fanlight glass?

    The square "beads" need to be removed first. Conventionally, they are normally nailed to the frame. Run a stanley knife around the paint seal first to reduce the risk of snapping the paint. Remove the vertical left and right first, then the horizontals at the top and bottom. Run some...
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    Garden shed recommendation

    Sorry, in no way was I doubting you, but I was really unimpressed with the one that I had to assemble. It was about 600mm wide, 300mm deep and less than 1.8m tall. It had two doors. I didn't buy it so I can't remember the model number. I screwed it to the fence and had to lean it very, very...
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    What tool for making hole bigger in old red bricks

    Is it is a solid brick wall (9"deep), or is it a cavity wall. If they were red rubber bricks, they would be soft. You may have fletton bricks. They are pretty hard. TCT core drills are much cheaper than diamond bits.. https://www.toolstation.com/tct-core-drill-bit/p59869 But you will need...
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    Garden shed recommendation

    Yeah, I know I am replying to a 3 year old post... I recently had to assemble a small external cupboard made by them. I ended up having to use CT1 to seal the internal joins and drill drainage holes in the bottom. I was not impressed with the quality.
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    Farages violent Britain

    They guy was walking away, nevertheless the goons followed him. There was no need for that.
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