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    Double sided strong tape 4 car camera.

    Our interior fitted camera inside car( on windscreen) is held up by suction pad..the camera/sucker falls down in very hot weather,we have changed suction pad a few times and also tried to tape it to the windscreen with Gorilla tape..but it still falls, anyone have any suggestions how to fix the...
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    Voip and Superfast Sky Fibre

    Hi people,just had Sky Superfast Fibre installed, and I now can only use a phone plugged into Sky Router (Voip)..I was told I could use my current phone BUT it is a two handset that needs to be plugged in ,I have plugged it into electric socket and connected it to phone socket on router (as...
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    Which cable for water feature?

    Hi guys/ladies,can someone advise on what cable I would need or could use to extend a cable on a water feature (the link to feature is below)..I need to extend the current cable approx another 12ft ..the cable will be indoors and needs to reach the socket it will be plugged into, many thanks in...
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    Wobbly & Broken fence posts

    Hi guys I have 5 leaning or broken(at base) fence posts,there is nothing wrong with the panels(6ft) just the posts.ive had several quotes around £600 to £800 to get them fixed,I only need to get the posts straightened up and 2 which have broken at ground level...I'm thinking of putting support...
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    Weak flow from electric shower,

    Hi people I'm looking for advice.we have an electric 10.5 kw shower but the flow is not impressive,we have a big cold water tank in the loft and a big hot water tank in the airing cupboard( I assume the shower is connected to these to work) we really need to improve the water power coming from...
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    Will this plume pipe fit ?

    We had a new baxi solo boiler fitted but Eon did not fit the external plume pipe.. still waiting for a reply from them...in the meantime would the following link to the pipe should I buy it fit ?..I've also added some pics of connection I need it to fit...
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    This joint leaking...what to do ?

    Hi guys..daughters radiator is leaking from below the bottom nut (see pic)...it is definitely from below as I've checked all around the top by taking the cap off...it is a radiator on a combination boiler system...I've tried tightening it and pushing ptfe tape into it but still leaks...I'm...
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    Who actually turns off a Smart Meter

    Hi guys, as the title says...Who Actually Turns Off a Smart Metre....my daughter just switched energy suppliers and the new supplier does not use Smart Meters ..so we know it will/should be turned off....BUT who actually turns it off .....the Old Utility Company or my daughter ? Cheers anyone...
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    New boiler fitted ..should this pipe be permanently connected ?

    My daughter 5 days ago had a Valiant boiler fitted...she just recently found her towels,sheets etc wet in the cupboard where boiler was fitted..she rang me to tell me,so I went to check the pipe connections and I found what I believe is the DRAINAGE pipe was not fixed permanently (it had pulled...
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    Anyone know this boiler please ?

    Hi people. ..my daughter has just moved into her first house and we are trying to work out the boiler settings...the only thing we know is it is a SAUNIER DUVAL I cannot find a model number anyone on it though....there is one flap that opens which has the controls .....I have looked for the...
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    How to make/buy dot and dab materials

    hi people,it seems that i have to have a go at putting up plasterboards for my daughter,can someone advise best materials for dot and dab ie does the proper fixatives come in tubes or does it have to be bought and mixed ? if so what would i need to buy ? i am quite handy so the cutting etc...
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    Does this have to come off ?

    Hi people,I've just took a lot of tiles off in my daughters bathroom...most of it will be plasterboarded but some of the walls are to be just painted...I am getting them ready...but in places the plaster skim (I think it's called that) has broken...I have removed all the broken bits but some of...
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    Any Alternatives to damp roof course ?

    hi people,my daughter has just moved into her first home (single mother 2 children) and money is very tight,attached to her home is a single garage which she would like to use as a dining room(the floor is block paving)...she has been told she would need to install a damproof course (which i...
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    Drips from/on fascia boards

    Hi guys,I recently noticed several drips in different places along my fascia boards running down the boards from the top behind the guttering(dripping onto conservatory roof)...the drips are coming from the top of fascia board in several places along it, as a guide they start above the two...
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    Mock Tudor beam damaged.

    hi guys,with all this wind lately one of the mock Tudor beams has become lose at the top front of my house,it is not dangerous but it vibrates in strong winds and can be heard and felt throughout the house.i have looked to fix it but not sure how as it seems the beams have been fitted using...
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    Sink/washing machine/dishwasher still gurgling !

    we have a problem with gurgling appliances,when the washing machine,dishwasher and sink (approx 14ft from the other appliances)empty we get a lot of gurgling.when we empty the sink it gurgles over by the other appliances and when the other appliances empty it gurgles in the sink (no water comes...
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    I need to turn off hot water

    hi guys,I need to change my kitchen tap,I can turn off cold water at main but how to turn off hot water ? In my airing cupboard I have the usual big copper tank,in the loft I have 2 big plastic tanks and a smaller header tank,luckily when the plumbers installed the plumbing and central heating...
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    How do I change washer(s) in this tap ?

    Q hi guys,can someone point me the right direction to dismantle this tap so as I can change whatever is causing it to drip.....as I cannot see anything that I can actually undo.....many thanks in advance
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    Gurgling sink problem....advice needed please.

    Hi guys...I have a gurgling sink problem,when we empty the sink in the kitchen the sink in the utility room gurgles basically every time,it is just the utility room sink no other noises from other sinks or when toilets flush etc etc just the one sink,we have recently had a dishwasher installed...
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    What's the screw fittings called ?

    Hi guys,I need to put some shelves up in bedroom BUT the house we live in has modern stud walls( I think that's what they are called) ie plastered but hollow ,what are the screw type fittings called that would hold the shelving called? We recently had the kitchen fitted and on one side was one...
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