Hi, I've had an AirTech extractor fan fitted but am struggling with the set up. I've adjusted the humidity setting so that it switched on at an appropriate point (if I make it a fraction less sensitive it won't come on when we need it to), however now it won't switch off. It's cleared the...
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My bathroom is completely new. I had not more than five showers there and I noticed dark patches/stains on some of the tiles. I tried to clean them but nothing happens. The tiles are new...
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I need to do a herringbone shower enclosure with 7.5cm x 30cm tiles. When these are laid out on the floor with spacers, after a certain time the gap becomes larger.
4 x 7.5 = 30 but this...
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I have a large heavy Porcelain 1200 x 600mm Tile I want to use as a sink splashback.
I've sanded the emulsion paint off to reveal the old bare plaster. I have got 'ultra trade primer' to prep the...
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In a bit of a nightmare here
We recently spent a lot of money having our bathroom re-plastered (plaster board and skimmed) to make the walls smooth and square ready for tiling
My dad and...
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I've installed a new shower head and hose, replacing an old Aqualisa which started to drip. The new replacement shower head which is smaller than the original also drips.
There's no leaking as expected from the new hose connections with the head or wall elbow. I've removed the cover of the...
Hi Chaps and Chapesses, just jumping over from the Sparky forum for some advice!
The short version is that I need a crash course in lead pipes, in Scotland, in private rental, in a listed flat, above a cafe. And here's why....
My good lady OH owns a place in Scotland which has been rented out...
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Can someone please tell me which way the pump should be installed to get the flow the correct way round.
Does the pump flow from A to B or B to A. Thanks.
Pics of top of boiler.
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Hi Chaps and Chapesses, just jumping over from the Sparky forum for some advice!
The short version is that I need a crash course in lead pipes, in Scotland, in private rental, in a listed flat, above a cafe. And here's why....
My good lady OH owns a place in Scotland which has been rented out...
Does anyone know why water is leaking on that connection. Vaillant ecomax 824/2 E, It's heater exchanging connection, the one which is secured by the clamp (there is no rubber seal? -how does this even works ??)
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I need some advice. My 77 year old Mum has a leak under her kitchen sink. It seems to be coming from the circled black plastic part.
She had a housing association plumber come in to look at it. First he said that he had never seen anything like this part before. Then said he would...
During the construction of an installation, insulation resistance tests have been carried out between live conductors and earth on the individual circuits and the L to E results are shown below. What is the expected value of insulation resistance L to E when the whole installation is tested...
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I am just starting a small business making LED video signs. I believe I have to get my product certified for sale in the UK, and I think I can run with just CE compliance. Does anybody have any help on the best people to talk to about this and who will help me through the process? I am...
So I built my new gaming pc, only to realise I dont have a wall socket where the psu power cord can fit... The power cord is the one we use for refrigerators, microwaves and stuff, but sadly I dont have any in my room. Also I cant seem to find any UPS with that socket as well.
So according to eufy I need a transformer with a 30va minimum rating. The BG transformer I used is only 8VA. The charge symbol comes on then dissapears, basically it’s charging half the time causing the doorbell battery to slowly drain.
They recommended this transformer off Amazon. 1 is £20ish...
Anyone here willing to help an idiot? I bought an AllPowers portable power station and managed to lose the power adaptor. AllPowers are unable to supply a replacement and I have found one here:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006449547770.html#nav-specification
The replacement is offered...
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I just moved into a property with a water tank heater which has the Horstmann Economy 7 Quartz timer. I include two photos.
I cannot find online any guide regarding how to use this and the landlord is not responding as he left on holiday (worst timing ever).
Can anyone tell me how I...
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Looking to replace my power supply unit behind my bathroom mirror which powers the led strip lights and de-mister on the mirror itself.
Looks like the original product is from overseas and cant be purchased here. Would be great if someone can point me in the right direction as to...
So I'm having a bit of a headscratcher. On diagram y194 is a fuel pressure regulator.. On the bench 1 wire is 12v and the other is ground - negative.
Once plugged in there's 12v on one side of the plug wire and 5v to 10v on the other wire should that not run on a negative earth can some1 see...
Hi, I'm currently bought all the parts to make a diy 3d print shredder following advice from various resources.
I purchased everything I believe is required.
The one problem I'm struggling with though is woring the motor up.
I'm currently using a TEC 1.5kw single phase motor which has the...
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