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gas cooker broken - can I disconnect pipe?
Heating & Gas  •  670 views  •  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

Is it safe to use safe without aerator?
Kitchen Installation  •  663 views  •  2 answers

My aerator has come off my kitchen tap, is it still ok to use the kitchen tap as normal to wash dishes?

Does kitchen tap type matter?
Plumbing  •  663 views  •  2 answers

Hi! We live in a house where hot water is heated in a tank from the coal fire back boiler, or electric top up when required. Does this have any impact on choosing taps, ie can I opt for monobloc mixer, or is it better to be able to control …

Cause of noisy shower?
Plumbing  •  662 views  •  5 answers

We have recently had our shower replaced..with exactly the same system as previously..but now our shower is extremely noisy. If we reduce the temperature or turn down the pressure it stops. Assuming it has something to do with the water pressure. If we take off the shower head the noise …

Cost of Replacement Shower Enclosure and Tray?
Bathroom Fitting  •  660 views  •  1 answer

Looking for average cost of replacing a square shower enclosure and tray with small amount of tiling and updating of waste area thanks

Cost of changing fireplace?
Roofing  •  659 views  •  2 answers

Is it to difficult to remove fireplace

Carpet Fitting Measurements for Carpet Order
Carpets, Lino & Flooring  •  655 views  •  6 answers

Would 7.2m x 4m be sufficient for the following measurements? The bedroom is shaped like this with a maximum 7.1m x 2.7m (1.5cm on each side is skirting board): 2.4m _________________ | | 2.305m | |__ | | | | 4.79m | | |__________________| 2.73m A built in closet with …

Would vertical radiator connections be ok?
Plumbing  •  655 views  •  5 answers

Hi. Can I connect the flow (TRV) to the top right of my vertical radiator. And then connect the return at the bottom right of the vertical radiator? The radiator is XIMAX FORTUNA DESIGNER RADIATOR 1800 X 472MM WHITE 3375BTU. There is no specific flow inlet

Hot ..not so hot water
Plumbing  •  654 views  •  3 answers

I have a boiler upstairs that feeds through the wall under the bath feeds the bath and basin then goes down to kitchen ..but the bath water is not as hot as the kitchen tap and I’d like my bath to be the same temp as the kitchen

Radiator only hot when turned right up
Heating & Gas  •  654 views  •  2 answers

Hi. One radiator is my house is only warming up when it is turned to just above 3 on the dial ( I don't know the technical term). I'd like to keep it on 1-2 during the night but it stays stone cold. My FIL bled all the radiators a …

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