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    Which lithium ion drill/driver to buy.

    I need some advice. I shall be doing some woodwork, drilling some holes through 100mm blocks of timber and screwing these into other pieces of timber. I shall also be driving screws of size 6x180mm into pieces of timber. In summary I'm looking for a drill/driver which can drill timber...
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    Central Heating problem.

    Hi. I have a problem with my central heating system. I have an open vented system, (heating only) boiler, with a hot water tank. I have a single, wall mounted thermostat in the hallway (for central heating). I have a thermostat on the hot water cylinder itself (for hot water). I...
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    leaking boiler

    Hi, Last night, I discovered a small puddle of water around my gas boiler. I traced the leak to what I believe is a pressure relief valve. I took the following pictures and am hoping you can help me to identify the part that might be at fault and also possible cures. I have also shown the...
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    carpet underlay

    Sorry to revive this old thread. I am doing some research on underlay for my bedroom. Does your comment apply only to stairs or to rooms as well? Im thinking of going with the 11mm thick Treadaire Dreamwalk or Cloud9.
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    Zinsser Bullseye 123 (water based) vs Zinsser BIN (oil based

    Hi, I am currently painting my room. Im now doing the wood work (skirting, door, architrave, etc). These wooden surfaces were previously painted with oil based gloss, using very old paint, that contains lead. The best way to paint on this surface is to rub down with wet sandpaper to...
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    Low pressure in Kitchen Hot Water Tap; Solution=Shower pump?

    Hi, I've just replaced the tap in my Kitchen as the old one was past its use by date. Anyway, I have low pressure from the hot water tap (it was like this with the old tap, too) and want to boost the pressure. I was told that I can boost the pressure using a shower pump; is this true? If...
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    Hi-jacked: sound insulation

    Hi, sorry to hijack the thread, but I also have exactly the same problems. I previously have done this: http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396825 Now, up next is the lounge. However, I would like to do something even more potent, to prevent in particular, impact noise, from...
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    plaster cornice and polyurethane panelling: preparation?

    Hi, I have installed onto newly plastered walls/ceiling: 1. plaster cornice 2. polyurethane (plastic-type) panelling on the ceiling. I have almost finished putting them both up and filling on the gaps. I am now about to start painting the ceiling/walls. My question I shall be using...
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