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by Freddy12
Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:16 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Copper Ridge
Replies: 1
Views: 2840

Copper Ridge

Hi

Has anyone tried Copper Ridge to remove moss from tiled roofs? A copper strip is attached to the roof ridge tiles and when it rains, copper sulphate is formed and runs down the tiles, removing the moss. (In theory)

I would be interested to hear from anyone who has used it.

Thanks
Freddy
by Freddy12
Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:09 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: wiring a two gang two way light switch
Replies: 14
Views: 98542

Re: wiring a two gang two way light switch

Hi I think Sparx is assuming you do not want the hall and landing lights to be switched independently, as from his description, they will both be on or off together. The only way to control them independently is to have a 2 gang, 2 way switch at both locations. You will therefore need extra wiring b...
by Freddy12
Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: Change a 3 pin plug to a 2 pin plug
Replies: 1
Views: 7106

Hi

You do not say what appliances but any appliance requiring an earth must have the earth maintained. With that proviso, you can use a continental plug.

Regards

Freddy
by Freddy12
Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:23 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Boiler dry cycling
Replies: 0
Views: 2742

Boiler dry cycling

Hi

Has anyone here fitted an energy saving device such as the g-save or Energy Master to prevent boiler cycling?

I'm considering fitting one but would be interested to hear any comments re effect on gas bill/worthwhile investment.

Thanks

Freddy
by Freddy12
Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: DIY Computers Forum
Topic: Unwanred toolbar
Replies: 3
Views: 4134

Hi theshedman,

Now why didn't I think of that? Problem solved, I hereby nominate you for the Golden Easter Egg Award.

All the best

Freddy
by Freddy12
Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:22 pm
Forum: DIY Computers Forum
Topic: Unwanred toolbar
Replies: 3
Views: 4134

Unwanred toolbar

Hi
I recently visited Burton Albion site (well, someone has to) and now suffer their uninvited toolbar which can be temp removed from Tools, Toolbars, uncheck, but keeps reappearing at intervals. Any idea how to permanently remove it?

Thanks
Freddy
by Freddy12
Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Radiator valves
Replies: 3
Views: 2426

Thanks

As a follow-up, does it matter which valve is connected to the flow from the boiler?

Freddy
by Freddy12
Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:21 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Radiator valves
Replies: 3
Views: 2426

Radiator valves

Hi
Are lockshield valves and wheelhead valves constructed differently or are they the same but with a different platic cover?

Thanks

Freddy
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