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by RichardM
Fri Dec 02, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Boiler not working
Replies: 0
Views: 1090

Boiler not working

Baxi boiler operating a standard heating system, ie not combi, was not starting up, with 2 flashing green and solid red warning. New diverter head installed which appeared to sort it out, but now it will not fire even with the diverter valve in the manual position. The valve is a Honeywell 3 port. D...
by RichardM
Fri May 11, 2012 10:59 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Tapmate Futura tap
Replies: 2
Views: 4871

Re: Tapmate Futura tap

Thanks for the reply. I did wonder if it was wear. Shame two plumbers merchants didn't know either!! Just need to get the right sizes now.
RichardM
by RichardM
Fri May 11, 2012 2:56 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Tapmate Futura tap
Replies: 2
Views: 4871

Tapmate Futura tap

I have the above mixer tap in the kitchen, and it is leaking water at the base of the swivel. On pulling it apart I found 2 'O' rings. These have a square outer profile and I am wondering if this is how they are meant to be or is this just the result of wear. Nowhere seems to stock 'O' rings with th...
by RichardM
Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Electric Tile Saw
Replies: 2
Views: 2878

Thanks for the reply. Any particular make of diamond blade? There appears to be a wide range of prices and do I use it wet or dry? If the former what is the best way to apply the water?
RichardM
by RichardM
Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:59 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Electric Tile Saw
Replies: 2
Views: 2878

Electric Tile Saw

I need to cut some old terracotta floor tiles 6x6 ins by just under 1 in. Can anyone suggest a tile saw that is up to the job but that does not cost too much as it won't get much use. I have seen a Vitrex 750 watt at Topps for about £70 retail which cuts to 30mm. Would this do the job. There are che...
by RichardM
Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:22 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Remove wallpaper paste
Replies: 5
Views: 31474

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I'll need some elbow grease as well to get this cleaned up. I'll see how I get on.
RichardM
by RichardM
Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Remove wallpaper paste
Replies: 5
Views: 31474

Thanks for the reply. I intend to paint the walls this time. Not sure whether to use silk emulsion or special bathroom paint. Would I have to use a coat of undercoat with either of these paints to make it adhere properly? The colour is a sort of mauve (yes its horrible!!) so I need to block that out...
by RichardM
Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:49 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Remove wallpaper paste
Replies: 5
Views: 31474

Remove wallpaper paste

I have stripped some vinyl paper off in a bathroom and removed the lining paper as well as this had ripped. How do I clean off any paste residue on the wall which appears to have been glossed? As it is an old house I do not want to sand in case of lead in the paint.
by RichardM
Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Tiling skimmed plasterboard
Replies: 18
Views: 15266

Thanks for the advice. All set to get going now.
by RichardM
Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:57 am
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Tiling skimmed plasterboard
Replies: 18
Views: 15266

Thanks for the reply. Do I need to score or scratch the plaster and if so do I do this before or after priming. Thanks
by RichardM
Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Tiling skimmed plasterboard
Replies: 18
Views: 15266

Tiling skimmed plasterboard

I want to tile some skimmed plasterboard. Can I just tile straight on to it or does it need to be scored or even primed first. Thanks in advance.
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