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by Nester
Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:45 am
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: Faulty Washing Machine
Replies: 3
Views: 3406

Re: Faulty Washing Machine

[quote="AKA"]Have a Hotpoint washing machine that doesnt seem to start properly. When you attempt to start it makes a noise as if it's trying to load but never does (the noise you always hear for a few seconds except it just continues). Any ideas what it could be or what could be done?[/qu...
by Nester
Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:09 am
Forum: Self Build Problems Forum
Topic: puting up curtain rail
Replies: 4
Views: 6458

The size and weight of the drill you use has a considerable bearing because of the percussion action. A heavier drill will give a more effective hammer action that will break up the pieces of stone or flint within the concrete. Of course, if you are hitting metal, nothing is likely to work.
by Nester
Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:57 am
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: TILES ON MDF-THE ULTIMATE SIN????
Replies: 4
Views: 44438

May be worth remembering that areas which will not obviously get wet in normal use may nevertheless get wet because of totally unforseen circumstances - floods, roof leaks, pipe leaks etc. MDF and Chipboard both swell if in contact with damp and will shed tiles. WPB, Concrete or Plaster Boards are m...
by Nester
Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:32 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Laying wc on floor tiles?
Replies: 5
Views: 2975

Its worth noting that in the best bathrooms most tiling - floors and walls - is carried out prior to fitting sanitary ware. This not only makes tiling easier but it enables sanitary ware to be changed. Sanitaryware should also be centred symmetrically on tiles where possible and this means planning ...
by Nester
Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:10 am
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: fitting built under oven into base unit
Replies: 2
Views: 8420

Most oven units in my experience fit snugly sliding back into the kitchen unit. Weight is normally sufficient to hold them though some have a fascia trim which helps to hold position with perhaps a couple of small screws. It is important that ovens can be removed quickly and easily for servicing or ...
by Nester
Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:57 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Drainage below kitchen floor
Replies: 2
Views: 3763

Agree that 2" pipe would be the minimum size for near horizontal runs for free flowing waste water. The less the fall, the more the build up of soap and fat deposit in the pipe. However, if the waste water was pumped you could reduce to 32mm. The way to do this is to use a Saniflo macerator und...
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