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Hi, Just had some new windows fitted. Frames are Rehau. One window had been incorrectly measured by the fitters (they supplied and fitted), and as a result was too high. It seems after much faffing (I couldn't see exactly what they were doing but believe they were using a dremmel like tool)...

Hi, Gas engineer has advised fitting a Pressure Reducing Valve to the cold supply feed just before my combi boiler and setting it to 1.5 bar. I already have a mini expansion vessel/arrestor fitted near to the boiler, and he has suggested putting the PRV valve between that and the boiler so the...

Hi, I have fitted an Altecnic mini expansion vessel/arrestor on my mains cold supply feed to the combi boiler (we have a water meter fitted). Prior to fitting: Static Pressure (no flow conditions): ~5 bar Flow Pressure (one cold tap open): ~4 bar Temporary spike when shutting tap quickly: ~7...

Hi, Query on expansion vessel pressure readings... Chap came out due to a boiler fault (Vokera Compact 24), and decided to check the expansion vessel pressure. He couldn't figure out how to drain the boiler pressure locally so went on a hunt for a drain point on a radiator, which there wasn't...

Hi, I'm looking to replace this mains stop cock/tap. I can isolate the water from the water meter outside in order to change it. I was wondering whether to cut the pipe either side and install a push fit version, but am not sure what are suitable, say for example from Speedfit? Any pointers...

Any ideas what this is please, just above (downstream of) the stop cock on the incoming cold water mains? I was thinking an old stop tap with lever removed(?), or maybe an old style pressure reducing/regulating valve(?) There is some padding between the body of it to cushion it against the...

Hi, Is there anyway to stop a "Siemens Trade TRV" from seeping at the spindle. I freed it up the other day as it was gunked up and stuck. But now it leaks if the spindle is not fully open. I checked the small 12mm nut on the top was tight and it was. I was wondering whether this nut can be...

Hi, I have a heated and LED lighted bathroom mirror with integral shaver point, however the shaver transformer buzzes. The LED and Heat pad are controlled via an IR sensor switch. On the switch control box inside the mirror it says: 100-240VAC Max Lighting Load: 250W Rated Current: 1A My...

Hi, Is this insulation asbestos from a house, on the first photo there is also a white type of insulation mixed in with the other. It's a little wet from the rain as it's outside in bags. Thanks

Hello, I have a detached single skin brick garage (with two brick piers on each length of wall) built in 1961. Span 8'10" Wooden Wall Plate Width 3" (sits on top of the single skin brick wall). Rafters spaced at 17". Existing Rafter Ties are approx 3"x2" timber spaced at 5.5' intervals. I'd...

Hi, I have a UPVC Window where the water pools in the window frame channel (as per the below photo). As the height of the "side wall" of the channel is lower on the inside, the water comes into the house. As you can see there are three drainage holes (and another three on the other side)...

Hi, Vokera Compaxt 24. Engineer changed Heat Exchanger today as old one had crack causing pressure in CH system to rise. However, the Thermostat in the Hallway is constantly calling for heat as I set the target temp to 23 degrees, and it's not getting over 19.5 degrees. Plus there is a...

Zanussi ZDI6053 Dishwasher Wiring Broken at Bottom of Door 20151115_130126 by kevkdg posted 16 Nov 2015 at 7:34 PM 20151115_130146 by kevkdg posted 16 Nov 2015 at 7:34 PM Not sure what caused it... Any ideas on best way to fix (aside from replacing wiring loom)? Crimp on a "Butt Connector"...

Hi, Please ignore the coloured insulating tape, I added that before I removed the doorbell so I can recall what wire went where. I am looking to replace this door chime with a more modern one due to the presence of a Mercury Switch. I am not clear what the terminals "R" "2" "0" actually...

Hi, Scantronic 9800. I have the Bf fault code. So have removed the old Panel Backup battery which was an Ultracell UL2.4-12 (2.4 Amp Hour/20 hours). It seems a popular choice for Alarm Panels is the 'Yuasa NP7-12', a larger battery but one that is 7 amp hours. This will fit inside the...

I was taking up a laminate floor, and most of the under boards were the standard type, but it looks like whoever laid it ran out of the green laminate under boards and used this for a small section. Any ideas what it is. Has the letters ACC or could be ACO printed on it.

Hi, I used some speedfit the other day. I had to make a connection to the existing copper pipework. I cleaned with wire wool the green staining and other muck for a couple of inches at the end of the pipe where I pushed the Speedfit connector. I've just realised the green staining...

Hi, Put the Washing Machine on a programme today, then there was a popping sound (like a tin falling from a cupboard) followed by a slight smell. After this the washing machine programme dial just clicked round fairly fast whilst making a funny clicking noise. Now, I've been playing...

Hi, I took two radiators off for decorating, I have put one back and filled due to cold weather. Yet to put the other one back on. I have decided it would be good to add inhibitor due to having diluted the system, and by replacing the second radiator I will be diluting it even more. Only...

Hi, I have a lighting circuit with no earth. I have purchased a wall light from BHS (Amelie 3 light). The back of the light shows a square within a square on the plastic transformer, but still has an earth wire coming out of it and into an external connection block and the instructions...