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by jlc
Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Holes in roof felt
Replies: 1
Views: 6907

Holes in roof felt

Hi Recently moved into a 1930's semi and there are four or five holes in the membrane that runs beneath the roof tiles. The tiles seem to be in reasonable condition so I'm wondering if it is possible to repair the felt without having to take the tiles off? (There is no hint of any water getting in a...
by jlc
Wed Aug 29, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Electric immersion heater?
Replies: 7
Views: 15065

Re: Electric immersion heater?

It might be expected to run for up to 20 minutes so if yours is still running in the night it could be a faulty boiler circuit board I think this might be it. Last night the boiler went off at 8.00 but the pump was still running at 9.30. Went to look at the boiler and the red light was flashing sig...
by jlc
Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:46 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Potterton Suprima 50L
Replies: 2
Views: 3286

Re: Potterton Suprima 50L

Thanks for the reply. I'll get an engineer round asap

Incidentally, if the timer and/or thermostat are malfunctioning, could this cause the problem too?

J
by jlc
Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Electric immersion heater?
Replies: 7
Views: 15065

Re: Electric immersion heater?

Well maybe it's the pump that's running? But why would the pump be running hours after the boiler and the timer have gone off? Also just wondering - isn't the pump solely for the central heating system? Does the pump have anything to do with the hot water supply? Sorry if these are really obvious qu...
by jlc
Sun Aug 26, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Electric immersion heater?
Replies: 7
Views: 15065

Re: Electric immersion heater?

Hi Plumbob Thanks for your response - sorry for the late reply... Here are some pics of system in the airing cupboard. I've no idea what the big blue box is as I don't remember anything like that in the system at our last place We are definitely NOT on economy 7 and the elec meter is a single rate m...
by jlc
Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Potterton Suprima 50L
Replies: 2
Views: 3286

Potterton Suprima 50L

Hi Our boiler is a Potterton Suprima 50L. It's developed a problem with recurring "lockout" where we need to press the reset button. It clearly shouldn't do this so just wondering if anyone has any ideas about what might cause this? Someone suggested it could be caused by string winds blow...
by jlc
Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:38 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Electric immersion heater?
Replies: 7
Views: 15065

Electric immersion heater?

Hi Moved into a new house a few months ago - central heating system is slightly different from previous house and I'm wondering if anyone can help explain what's going on Downstairs we have the normal boiler, timer & thermostat. In the airing cupboard though, where the hot water tank is, there s...
by jlc
Sun Apr 15, 2012 12:40 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Convert towel radiator?
Replies: 1
Views: 2770

Convert towel radiator?

Hi A question about heated towel rail style radiators... In our previous house we had a duel-fuel towel rail put in and found it very useful being able to just switch it on for a short time using the electric supply without needing to have central heating on In our new house there is a towel rail ra...
by jlc
Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:47 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Screw has sheared off half way
Replies: 1
Views: 5594

Screw has sheared off half way

Hi Just been putting up a bathroom mirror. All four holes drilled fine, rawl plugs in fine and three screws in fine, but the last screw broke off as I was screwing it in, leaving half the screw still in the hole. Any ideas how to get the broken screw out? Was looking at screw extractor kits but I'm ...
by jlc
Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:05 am
Forum: Stains, Marks and Remedies Forum
Topic: Carpet smells after cleaning
Replies: 4
Views: 16050

Carpet smells after cleaning

Hi Two days ago I cleaned our lounge carpet using a machine hired from a well-known DIY shop. It came up really clean but now, 48 hours later, the entire room absolutely stinks of damp. I read that this could be because the carpet pad is wet and that it is very unlikely to dry out any time soon and ...
by jlc
Sun May 01, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Foundation for patio slabs
Replies: 2
Views: 5156

Foundation for patio slabs

Hi

I have a small back garden, mostly covered in patio slabs. A few have sunk a bit and become uneven and I want to level them off so my son doesn't trip on them. Is it OK just to put sand down or should I try sand and cement? Never done this before as you can probably guess!

John
by jlc
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:07 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Which paint should I use for stairs?
Replies: 1
Views: 5959

Which paint should I use for stairs?

Hi The staircase in our house was painted white when we arrived. Lots of the paint has flaked off as the previous owners clearly just slapped on one coat of emulsion on top of what was originally there (carpet running down the middle, paint on both sides) We can't really strip much of the paint as I...
by jlc
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:01 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Which type of primer?
Replies: 1
Views: 3501

Which type of primer?

Quick question, if I am painting some wood and using a water-based paint do I have to use a water-based primer or is a solvent-based one OK? I have some solvent based Primer & Undercoat which I was hoping to use...

Thanks
John
by jlc
Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:00 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Insulation under floorboards
Replies: 3
Views: 9801

Insulation under floorboards

Hi I'm in the process of re-decorating a small back bedroom and am replacing some damaged floorboards in the process, prior to having a carpet put in The thing is that below this bedroom is the bathroom - it's a Victorian house with downstairs bathroom - so I'm wondering about putting some insulatio...
by jlc
Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:18 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Stripping lead paint
Replies: 2
Views: 4403

Stripping lead paint

Hi Another tricky problem with our old house... After starting to strip a small portion of skirting board in a back bedroom I became suspicious that some of the layers underneath might contain lead. After testing I found I was right. The information about lead paint on the DEFRA website is very scar...
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