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by DIYJC
Sun Jan 27, 2019 12:34 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Advice Please on Best System for 4 bed House
Replies: 0
Views: 1734

Advice Please on Best System for 4 bed House

I currently have a conventional boiler with a gravity feed vented hot water tank. I would like to do away with the hot water cylinder to make better use of the space. I’m told an unvented tank in my attic would be best as a Combi boiler would not be up to the job of supplying the various demands a 4...
by DIYJC
Mon Jul 04, 2016 9:32 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Tips and Steamer for Removing Woodchip Wallpaper
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Views: 2255

Tips and Steamer for Removing Woodchip Wallpaper

WOODCHIP!! Aaaarrrrgh I have several rooms + hall stairs and landing to strip (walls & ceilings); sounds like a steamer is the tool can anyone recommend a particular one, or any other tips other than get someone else to do it.
by DIYJC
Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:13 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Drilled into cable accidentally but is it safe to leave
Replies: 1
Views: 3161

Drilled into cable accidentally but is it safe to leave

Earlier this evening I accidentally touched a cable whilst drilling, lights tripped off. I reset at consumer box and lights are working again; question is, is this safe to leave?

My detector wouldn't work as I was drilling in a corner.
by DIYJC
Mon Dec 28, 2015 11:55 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Help with Repairing Flaky Paint in an En-Suite above Shower
Replies: 5
Views: 2250

Re: Help with Repairing Flaky Paint in an En-Suite above Shower

I'll follow this thread with interest as I have a similar problem but haven't progressed it as far as you have. I have tried before using a pva glue mix as a primer but it hasn't worked; good luck
by DIYJC
Mon Dec 28, 2015 10:30 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: What Product to Seal Outer Wall to Stop Wet Patches on Internal Cavity Wall?
Replies: 2
Views: 2464

What Product to Seal Outer Wall to Stop Wet Patches on Internal Cavity Wall?

I am getting wet patches on my internal wall of a cavity wall when wind/rain is blowing in a particular direction. The cavity has been filled with insulation at some point; I have removed a brick from the outside wall and the insulation feels dry but the back of the bricks on the outside wall were w...
by DIYJC
Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:47 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Garage ceiling hooks
Replies: 3
Views: 5552

Garage ceiling hooks

Hi I want to store my cycles suspended from my garage ceiling. As the garage is built in to the house it's ceiling is double layer plaster board (I presume a building reg). The plastic coated hooks I have only have threads about the thickness of the ceiling and just pull out when weight is applied. ...
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