Replacement concealed cistern flush button
Plumbing
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Hi! I have an old MacDee pneumatic 6 litre concealed cistern. The button has broken and I would like to replace it. My partner has said a branded one is expensive. Is there an alternative to the Macdee button, and if so what should I look for? The current button …
Why is new tap dripping?
Bathroom Fitting
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Hi , had a dipping tap on the hot tap in the downstairs bathroom so just decided to get a new set, put them on and the hot tap is still dripping, I did have a new boiler fitted over a month ago could the pressure be to much for …
Wall Hung Toilet Frame Compromised?
Bathroom Fitting
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My plumber has ordered and fitted a wall hung tailet frame. However, in order to get it to fit he has sawn off a horizontal bar at the top of the frame where the brackets to attach the frame to the wall were located. The effect is now the frame …
Pasting Lining Paper
Painting & Decorating
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Need to line walls with lining paper but the wallpaper chosen is a paste the wall wallpaper. Can you paste lining paper or should I ignore the paste the wall instructions and paste the wallpaper?
Bouncy floor in bay window
Building
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I have noticed the floorboards in the bay are bouncy. Looking at the brickwork outside it looks like mortar has come out. This will need repointing but not sure if further damage to floorboards. Who do I get to look at issues A builder, carpenter ?
What size to replace radiator?
Plumbing
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I want to replace an old radiator. It is 690mm x 1150mm. I can't find a replacement one that exact size. Which width size is the best to buy? (To use existing pipes up from floorboard.) 1100mm or 1200mm?
Unused shower safe to use?
Plumbing
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Shower unused for 2 years. Hot water in same bathroom used daily from tap. Is the shower safe to use now?
Options to increase cold water pressure?
Plumbing
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Hi there, can you please tell me what options do i have to increase the cold water pressure in my house given i have a gravity water system, NOT a combi boiler. Thank you.
Is Johnstones Trade Flexi Satin suitable for old UPVC frames?
Painting & Decorating
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I have some rather dated UPVC window frames that could benefit from an update. A local decorator suggested applying Johnstones trade flexi satin ( no primer needed) i just wanted to check thoughts on this ?
Bathroom sink
Plumbing
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I have a slow draining bathroom sink. At least 10 minutes to empty. Tried all usual chemicals and home remedies etc. Was told too many bends in pipes causing slow emptying. Want to remedy this myself without the expense of calling someone out or getting someone dodgy. Have pictures to …