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by Jogey
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Drywall sander doesn't seem to get rid of previous brush strokes
Replies: 1
Views: 719

Drywall sander doesn't seem to get rid of previous brush strokes

Hi all, I am attempting to sand down a wall in a property I recently moved into. The wall had lots of bumpy repairs and has had previous coats of paint put on in a messy way. I am trying to sand down the imperfections to prepare for repainting. I bought the Evolution R225DWS drywall sander and have ...
by Jogey
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Bumpy areas on walls. How best to level out before painting.
Replies: 4
Views: 842

Re: Bumpy areas on walls. How best to level out before painting.

The lumps in the wall are not hollow but solid and there doesn't seem to be any damp issue at all with the wall in the end.
by Jogey
Tue May 30, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Bumpy areas on walls. How best to level out before painting.
Replies: 4
Views: 842

Re: Bumpy areas on walls. How best to level out before painting.

Thank you
by Jogey
Sun May 28, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Bumpy areas on walls. How best to level out before painting.
Replies: 4
Views: 842

Bumpy areas on walls. How best to level out before painting.

Hi all, After buying a house I am now getting around to painting it. The walls are uneven and in particular they have some bumpy areas which protrude out from the surface of the wall and you can feel these bumps if you run your fingers over the area. I am attaching photos of two of these areas. What...
by Jogey
Sun Oct 09, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Radiator and TRV problems after installation
Replies: 2
Views: 1097

Re: Radiator and TRV problems after installation

After bleeding the radiators worked fine. Thanks Stoneyboy
by Jogey
Fri Oct 07, 2022 11:15 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Loud Noise after flush after bidet sprayer installed on downstairs toilet
Replies: 1
Views: 1069

Loud Noise after flush after bidet sprayer installed on downstairs toilet

Hi all, I have just had a bidet sprayer installed by a plumber on a downstairs toilet and after he installed it there is a very loud noise that carries on for a while after you flush the toilet. Secondly there is a leak coming from the from the small pipe to the side of the toilet near the floor whi...
by Jogey
Fri Oct 07, 2022 11:07 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Radiator and TRV problems after installation
Replies: 2
Views: 1097

Radiator and TRV problems after installation

I've just had a new radiator and TRV installed by professional gas engineers on the top floor bathroom of a 3 storey house. However when the TRV is set to 5, the maximum setting, the new radiator only heats up to about 40% of the heat on the other radiators and only 40% of the heat it used to be on ...
by Jogey
Fri Oct 07, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: Landscaping
Topic: Raising and levelling a back garden above neighbour's willow tree roots
Replies: 1
Views: 1430

Raising and levelling a back garden above neighbour's willow tree roots

Hi all, I recently moved into a house which has a back garden which slopes downwards to the back fence. It's a small back garden with a lawn of approximately 50 square meters. There are tree roots from the neighbour's willow tree growing into my garden till about half way up the lawn. I would like t...
by Jogey
Mon Sep 12, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: How long do I need to heat water daily to kill off bacteria
Replies: 0
Views: 1269

How long do I need to heat water daily to kill off bacteria

Hi All, I have a Potterton Suprema 40L gas boiler and a Santon Premier Plus 150 litres water cylinder on the top (3rd) floor. I am trying to economise on gas bills but have heard that I have to have the boiler on daily in order to kill off bacteria e.g. legionnaire's disease bacteria in the water cy...
by Jogey
Mon Dec 21, 2020 2:37 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: What is this piece of equipment for and how do I use this
Replies: 3
Views: 1790

Re: What is this piece of equipment for and how do I use this

Hi @ericmark ericmark,

Thanks very much for this. There actually was an electrical switch in the kitchen for this kickspace heater and it is all electric. It warms up the place great and the wife is happy! Thanks for your help Jogey
by Jogey
Sun Dec 20, 2020 5:33 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: What is this piece of equipment for and how do I use this
Replies: 3
Views: 1790

What is this piece of equipment for and how do I use this

Hi all, I have been living in a new build in London since 2004 and was the first person to live in the flat when built. It came with a built in AEG oven COMPETENCE B1180-1 and an AEG 222 D Fume Extractor Hood. It also has an extractor fan in the ceiling. My wife noticed that underneath the built in ...
by Jogey
Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Fixing my mouldy cracked ceiling
Replies: 1
Views: 1728

Fixing my mouldy cracked ceiling

I have a mouldy ceiling which has a long crack in it. I am attaching pictures. I don't know anything about DIY but need to save money by doing the job myself. Can I get rid of this mould or is it beyond repair. What is the best method of getting rid of the mould? Secondly can I repair this crack or ...
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