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    Bright spots on Samsung TV

    Hi Agree that we'd normally just pay someone to fix it for us. But, as I said, we've already got a replacement TV so not cost effective to do this as we're probably not going to be keeping it. Sticking the diffusers back on wouldn't have cost anything apart from a bit of my time. We could...
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    Bright spots on Samsung TV

    Hi It was a challenge to get the TV apart without damaging anything, especially the actual panel. I also couldn't leave it disassembled for long as it was on the dining room table ! So once I found all the diffusers were still in place I just put it back together as I wasn't sure how to...
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    Bright spots on Samsung TV

    Hi Thanks for replying. If some of the LEDs have burnt out would there not then be dark spots on the screen or do they not necessarily go out completely even if they are failing ? I'm not really noticing any dark or darker spots on the screen. I know you can buy the strips of LEDs but the...
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    Bright spots on Samsung TV

    Hi We have a Samsung TV (UE50MU6120) which developed the seemingly common fault of several bright spots over the screen. All the information online suggested it was the LED lens covers/reflectors which had come loose. I have just got round to dismantling the TV today to discover that all of...
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    Silicone up to existing seal

    Hi Yes I saw another post which mentions that seal device. When I looked into it I found the usual mix of reviews, some saying it's rubbish, others it's great. Quite expensive so not sure it's worth the risk. I'll have a think about what to do. Removing the toilet etc is above my skillset...
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    Silicone up to existing seal

    Thanks. One side is worse for access that the other as it's also in a recessed area behind the toilet and sink units. Unfortunately that's the side where the shower is so where the leak is happening. Plus the toilet itself sits in front of the left side of the bath (same side). There is...
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    Silicone up to existing seal

    Thanks for the replies. The bath is enclosed on three sides so access to underneath at the far corners is almost impossible. Plus one of the internal corners has flooring partially removed for other pipework access so little surface area to add support. Anyway - I will just need to see what I...
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    Silicone up to existing seal

    Hi Thanks for the reply. When you say up the walls how far do you mean, all the way ? In which case remove ALL the silicone from the walls as well as around the bath ? Is there no way to do this without removing the lot ? Thanks
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    Silicone up to existing seal

    Hi I need to reseal around our bath as the sealant has lifted from the bath in a couple of places. The bath is mainly used for showering. There seems to be a lot of play in the bath when getting in and this has caused the sealant to lift. I can't see how it's possible to do anything with...
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    Painting sliding wardrobe door tracks

    Hi The metal floor tracks of our bedroom sliding wardrobe doors are looking a bit the worse for wear with a lot of the paint removed with the constant opening and closing of the doors. I would rather just replace the tracks but I have been unable to source the ones we have anywhere and it will...
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    Re-fitting radiator to plasterboard.

    Thanks for the replies
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    Re-fitting radiator to plasterboard.

    Unfortunately I have no idea what type of brick. The house is ex local authority and probably about 40-50 years old if that helps ? Or is there any way to tell ? I've attached a photo of a house that sold on the same street. Thanks
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    Re-fitting radiator to plasterboard.

    Thanks again. Are masonry screws (e.g. thunderbolt or others) any better or worse that screws and plugs ? I'm not sure if the bricks are solid or hollow. They are concrete blocks rather than standard bricks.
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    Re-fitting radiator to plasterboard.

    Thanks for the reply. I think there is an airgap behind the plasterboard so might not be stuck directly to the brickwork. I just don't know if there are any studs anywhere under the windows, without cutting holes to investigate. Would longer fixings still be an option in this case and, if...
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    Re-fitting radiator to plasterboard.

    Hi Sorry if this is in the wrong forum. I'm not a tradesperson so please bear with me as I'm just looking for ideas for a fix. We have a rental property that has some issues after the last tenant left. One issue is that the radiators in the living room, under windows, look like they were...
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    Replacing toilet cistern overflow pipe

    MeldrewsMate - thanks for the replies. I agree removing the overflow pipe from the wall is an option. But I don't know if this simply goes straight out to the outside wall - if it does great. But my luck with DIY suggests it doesn't and there would be lots of swearing involved. Also - yes...
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    Replacing toilet cistern overflow pipe

    Thanks for the replies.
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    Replacing toilet cistern overflow pipe

    Hi The photo is as it is now. It's just not very clear but the pipes aren't seated fully into the 90 degree joint. I maybe should have looked at replacing the syphon with one that has an internal overflow but will do next time. Just to clarify. With the new pipe removed I can twist the 90...
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    Replacing toilet cistern overflow pipe

    Hi I am not a plumber so I know I have made schoolboy errors so please bear with me ! I had to replace the syphon in our upstairs toilet. This meant emptying and dismantling the cistern. In doing this I also had to replace the coupling kit from the cistern to the toilet bowl as the old one...
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