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    Where to source Egger MFC?

    Hi, I'm trying to find somewhere that will supply me 15mm egger ferrara oak mfc in the Bristol area. Ideally I'd also like it cut so that its 2000 x 14000. I've tried lathams but they don't have cutting on site and they only have 18mm. I've tried Panel Co but despite their website saying...
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    Musty Smell from under floor

    Hi all, We have original wooden floorboards in our lounge (victorian terrace) and our old cat has peed in the corner which has leaked through to the joists and the void underneath into the earthy/ rubble stuff. I've thrown one floorboard away and have treated the surrounding area with all...
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    halogen downlights & fire guards

    I have a downstairs bathroom extension with halogen downlights fitted by the previous owner. There is a lot of heat lost out/ cold air let in through the roof cavity and I want to lay more insulation so I've bought some fireguards from screwfix...
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    ecotec pump issue?

    I've got an ecotec plus 831 combi boiler - about 5 years old I think - that has developed a nasty clunking noise either when the on demand hot water is on or at other random times (CH is fully off at the moment) which I think is when it's keeping the temp constant. Before I start dismantling...
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    Question/ clarification on re-pressurising boiler

    On #2 of the FAQ: //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37170 it mentions that it is How do you ensure this? Also, I had a problem back in Feb this year with the expansion vessel: //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=166428 I should have posted the fix but never got...
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    Draining and refilling combi CH - checking steps

    Hi, I need to replace a couple of radiator valves and want to check on the steps I need to do for draining and refilling the system. I've done a bit of research but want to double-check. On my lowest placed rad (towel rail style if relevant) which is also installed as a 'stub' off the main...
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    More Valliant Ecotec problems...F.22

    We have an ecotec plus 831 that recently has been giving us problems. We had an F.75 error in Dec and replaced the pressure sensor but the engineer who came out thought there may be a problem with the expansion vessel. Since then it has been working ok but this morning we had an F.22 (dry...
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    Another Ecotec problem!

    hi, I didn't want to hijack another thread so have started a new one. I have an ecotec plus 831 that developed an f.75 fault thursday night. I thought it was low pressure (have had low pressure before and the pressure gauge was low) so filled it up a little and switched it back on. This...
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    damp proof repair

    hi, I'm after some advice as to how (or whether it's worth it) to repair a small section of plastic damp proof membrane - at least I'm guessing that's what it is. I have removed a bath with a view to turn the room into a utility room and whoever installed the bath pulled up the concrete floor...
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    washing machine waste pipe

    hi, I am relocating my washing machine and also the waste pipes. I want to tuck them into a corner and this involves the waste pipe going from 40mm down to say a 30mm pipe and then back to 40mm for the final run to the drain. Will going down a pipe size like this have any detrimental side...
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    wood flooring - beading on caulk?

    Hi, I have laid a wooden floor and have had a bathroom installed on top and I have some gaps between the skirting board and the flooring. Some are just <1mm whereas some are >3mm. What would be the best way to create a nice finish? I'm thinking of quadrant beading or decorators caulk (I...
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