Wood primer not drying?
Painting & Decorating
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I have had some new timber window frames installed and was recommended by the makers to sand them down, use two coats of wood primer and then one of top coat. I used “crown trade wood primer” yesterday after sanding down, and now 22 hours later it still feels tacky/sticky …
No p-trap on basin?
Plumbing
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I have no p-trap on my wash basin and a continuous flow of air coming out... what is in that air besides the smell?
Stopcock cutting off
Plumbing
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703 views
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7 answers
I’ve recently replaced my leaking stopcock, however, when I turn the water on to more than a trickle, it cuts off with a thud - do I need to adjust the gland nut or head gear joint, or is there another reason why this is happening? Thanks in anticipation, Jo
Sanha press fittings?
Plumbing
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702 views
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2 answers
Can you use speedfit or hep20 pipe into Sanha , geberit or similar press fittings
Thermair ceiling heater pull cord plastic broken
Electrical
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701 views
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I have a very old Thermair ceiling heater/light. The ceiling pull cord plastic has sheared off leaving the heater on. I unscrewed the metal casing (after turning leccy off!) to see if I could get the switch off from inside, but it was too far inside the black plastic casing …
What is electric water tank noise?
Plumbing
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3 answers
I have a loud vibrating noise coming from my water tank which has occurred twice so far. The first time was after having a shower. The second time it occurred after running the water in the bathroom sink. I realised what it was the second time and looked at the …
Why does my washing Machine leak?
Plumbing
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8 answers
I have a washing machine, it is only a year old, but water comes out from underneath and the tap under the sink appears to be leaking. I have tried adjusting the water pipe placements etc and it is still happening. Any ideas? Thank you
gas cooker broken - can I disconnect pipe?
Heating & Gas
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2 answers
my cooker is broken can i disconnect pipe and remove cooker and leave pipe out until new one comes will it lock off has supply whilst cooker pipe isn't plugged in
Convert a carport
Building
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5 answers
I have a first floor raised extension on my house which I want to fill in to have as a useable space, it has 3 openings on the side and 1 at the front and back. how easy is it to them filled in and a raised floor put in …
Tiling over already tiled floor with underfloor heating
Tiling
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my kitchen floor (48m2) has wet underfloor heating with ceramic tiles laid on Dural durabase matting. I want to retile the floor but getting tiles and durabase up would be hideous. Can I retile over the existing tiles? If I do, do I need to use a new layer of …