Grinding kitchen tap
Plumbing
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My kitchen tap (hot) makes a grinding sound when either some of the other taps in the house (hot water, shower) are turned on, and sometimes just randomly by itself. The grinding stops once you adjust the kitchen tap. We have tried clearing airbubbles out of the system but that …
Change from gas to electric boiler
Electrical
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Hello, I'd really appreciate feedback on how easy/expensive is it to change from gas to electricity in your home. My old gas boiler will need replacing shortly and I am considering replacing it with an electric one so I would like to know what is involved in changing the hot …
Noisey taps
Plumbing
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When we run the hot water tap to fill the bath, we get a knocking / rattling sound and the hot water tap in the kitchen starts to run
Fitting separate hot water supply
Bathroom Fitting
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Have put 2 ensuites upstairs but water from combi not capable of running them at the same time as others downstairs would like a solution to running a separate hot water supply via electric to supply bath 2hand basins and mixer shower many thanks pete
Radiator removal - join or cap pipes?
Plumbing
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If I remove one radiator do I have to join the two pipes together Or can I cap them off?
Shower ceiling paint
Painting & Decorating
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My very small en-suite has a shower. The sloped ceiling above the shower got slightly damaged about 9 months ago when fitting new shower bifold door. I repaired the relatively small damaged areas with filler, then repainted the whole ceiling with Dulux Bathroom emulsion. I did not prime the small …
Best wood for exterior use
Carpentry & Joinery
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What is the best but affordable piece of wood to use to cover the bottom section of a back door that has had two pieces of glass removed
Strange "barking" or loud "sneezing" noise
Plumbing
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I live in a flat and since yesterday I've been hearing this "barking" or a loud "sneezing" sort of noise from the pipes in my bathroom. Sometimes it occurs between a few seconds and then stops for 2 minutes or so and happens again. What's the reason for this?
Moving combi boiler in attic
Heating & Gas
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Hi there, We have an old combi boiler with a back boiler in the spare room. It takes up a lot of space, and is noisy. What are the pros and cons to getting a new combi and moving it up to our attic? Our attic is directly above where …
Pipes turning
Plumbing
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Should a pipe turn once tightened to the fitting