Indicator pull switch for 12V extractor
Electrical
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We have a 12V extractor fan installed over the shower in our wet room. The fan is operated by a separate pull switch on the far wall by the door. As we are in our eighties and a bit deaf we can not hear if the fan is running. Is …
Boiler pressure rising?
Heating & Gas
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The pressure in our gas boiler keeps rising. I've bled the radiators which brings it down temporarily. The top up valve is tightly closed so I can't figure out where the water is getting in.
Slugs in toilet cistern?
Plumbing
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I have discovered slugs in my toilet cistern, Where have them come from? And how can I get rid off them? Thanks Jacqui
Replacing Flat Felt Roof
Roofing
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Hi, We have a leak coming through to our living room ceiling from the flat roof/terrace above. The terrace is currently covered with felt and water pools. We have had a number of trades come around to quote to resurface the terrace, most have said they wouldn't replace it with …
Is this plumber lying about the faults? (Boiler repair)
Plumbing
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I had a plumber come round in attempt to fix my boiler. However he charged me for the electrodes which didn't fix the problem and claims the gas valve also needed replacing, but needed to connect the electrodes to actually know that fault. Is this actually true then or is …
Does circuit board require updating?
Electrical
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I moved to my home 25 years ago and still have the same ancient circuit board. It has 4 blocks with wire round! Do I need to go to my supplier to get it updated?
Can an electrical panel heater with plug be hardwired?
Electrical
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I wonder if it is possible to buy an electrical panel heater that is supplied with a plug and to then remove the plug and hardwire it instead and to put the wire in the wall to hide it. Is that possible or should that not be done?
Advice for poorly layed patio?
Gardening & Landscaping
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We got a builder in to re-do and add to our current patio. He didn't dig down far enough, didn't appropriately level out the earth and then didn't put hard core across the entire space. Only in the areas that he though needed raising to meet certain levels of the …
Best time of year to cut back a hedge?
Gardening & Landscaping
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Is there a recommended time of year to cut back the hedge so that you get the benefit for the longest period of time?
Ceiling bulging following plastering?
Plastering & Rendering
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I have just had artex living room ceiling plastered over. Since then have noticed a huge bulge in part of the ceiling and one or two smaller bulges. My family have owned this house for 40+ years and have never noticed these until now. Plasterer says not to worry it …