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by Brian
Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:55 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Painting over water leak stains ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1154

Painting over water leak stains ?

The builder has finally repaired the kitchen roof and I can now repaint the ceiling. The water leaks have really left their mark in the plasterboard and I was wondering what preparation I need to do before applying paint. The ceiling plasterboard is sound but deeply stained in places and I believe I...
by Brian
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:35 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Replacement battery charger for Ryobi drill. Confused !!!
Replies: 0
Views: 1712

Replacement battery charger for Ryobi drill. Confused !!!

I seem to be going round in circles. The old Ryobi charger, the Ryobi BC-1815-S charger that is for 18.0v Ryobi BPP-1820 batteries has finally given up on me after many years of domestic use. It was being used and charging fine and then just stopped, no lights, nothing. I changed the fuse in the plu...
by Brian
Wed Oct 14, 2020 11:16 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Carport planning query.
Replies: 2
Views: 1899

Re: Carport planning query.

Thanks.
That is how it works here so I will get some opinions from the Parish Council as to what they know from past experience and then deal with the pre-planning.
Cheers
Brian.
by Brian
Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:36 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Carport planning query.
Replies: 2
Views: 1899

Carport planning query.

We moved into our bungalow about 4 years ago (rural East Northants) and always had the intention to build a carport. Last year we created the parking space in front of the gable end and had the garden wall rebuilt, solid and firm. I had initially thought about a cantilever carport (neater/tidier) bu...
by Brian
Mon Sep 07, 2020 3:17 pm
Forum: Ponds
Topic: Pond has a leak ! What to do ?
Replies: 1
Views: 2014

Pond has a leak ! What to do ?

The garden pond must be 10 years old at least, we moved here three years ago. It is heart shaped, about 3-4m diameter. The liner is held under granite pavers all around the edge. It is now dropping the level by 2/3 inches per day and I keep having to top it up as it has goldfish and plants etc in it...
by Brian
Sun Feb 25, 2018 2:50 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: How Much Should I Budget for a Concrete Pad to Park the Car on?
Replies: 0
Views: 2083

How Much Should I Budget for a Concrete Pad to Park the Car on?

I would like to have a rough idea of how much it might cost to have a concrete pad laid to park the car on. Ground is at the side of the house, basically garden soil, clay subsoil. Size is approximately 16 ft x 10 ft for the concrete. So roughly, how much should I budget to have the soil removed, ha...
by Brian
Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:55 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Where to Find a Replacement LPG gas Hob Injector ?
Replies: 1
Views: 2660

Where to Find a Replacement LPG gas Hob Injector ?

In order to save the wife's sanity and my rising frustration levels help is required please. Last month we purchased a new gas hob for the new kitchen (extension and rebuild). We are out in the sticks and wife wanted "gas on glass" again. It had to be LPG compliant and choice is very limit...
by Brian
Tue Nov 21, 2017 11:24 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Replace rad With Towel Rail on Daikin Altherma Air/Water LT System
Replies: 0
Views: 1928

Replace rad With Towel Rail on Daikin Altherma Air/Water LT System

We moved into our bungalow just over a year ago and I want to now remove a small rad in the utility room and replace it with a towel rail (far more useful). The c/h system is an 8 year old Daikin Altherma LT air/water heat pump set up and I was just wondering if there was any special procedure I nee...
by Brian
Fri Sep 30, 2016 6:44 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Which is lighter an electric or petrol chainsaw ?
Replies: 3
Views: 2373

Which is lighter an electric or petrol chainsaw ?

My old electric chainsaw has finally given up, beyond repair.
It was very heavy to use so no great loss.
Which would be lighter, an electric or petrol replacement ? Just need a smallish one …14/16 ins will do. Not used a lot but it makes life much easier.
Cheers
Brian.
by Brian
Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Triton Rapide Shower and Low Pressure Light Shows?
Replies: 0
Views: 2224

Triton Rapide Shower and Low Pressure Light Shows?

A 'just moved house and it doesn't work properly' question. Shower unit is a Triton Rapide 4 plus. It worked fine for a few days but now runs cold with low pressure light lit. I have run it with max temp and flow slows (shower head removed) as it should and then increases as the temp control is turn...
by Brian
Wed Aug 17, 2016 8:57 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Architect or Builder Recommendations in East Northants Please
Replies: 0
Views: 2157

Architect or Builder Recommendations in East Northants Please

We move on Monday to our bungalow near Oundle in Northants. We need the services of an architect/designer whatever to plan a garage extension on the gable end and a dining room/kitchen/bathroom extension at the rear and then a builder. It is not our local area so if anyone on the forum has any recom...
by Brian
Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Replacement for Ryobi Drill as Gearbox has Gone
Replies: 0
Views: 3144

Replacement for Ryobi Drill as Gearbox has Gone

I have a cordless Ryobi CDI 1803 impact drill and the gearbox has died, just like sitting in the car and engine works perfectly, engage clutch and gears but go nowhere. Drill does the same, motor spins as it should but chuck doesn't. The drill is in a case with charger and two perfectly good 18v Ni-...
by Brian
Sat May 23, 2009 3:31 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: W/B Greenstar 24 Ri or FS 30CDi ?
Replies: 4
Views: 6191

Right, thanks for that. W/B chappie wandered around and took the info from the old boiler, no measurements of rooms/rads etc. Should add that we want a good quality boiler, not just the cheapest if that narrows the field down a bit ? Something with a good guarantee, good back-up service and RELIABLE...
by Brian
Fri May 22, 2009 6:06 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: W/B Greenstar 24 Ri or FS 30CDi ?
Replies: 4
Views: 6191

Oh , right then, I was trying to keep things as simple as possible. Cottage is 200 + yrs old, 20+inch stone walls, no cavity, solid floors, Victorian single story rear extension-solid brick walls. Present boiler is a Vulcan Continental , floor standing, at least 35 yrs old that feeds 10 rads of vary...
by Brian
Tue May 19, 2009 1:59 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: W/B Greenstar 24 Ri or FS 30CDi ?
Replies: 4
Views: 6191

W/B Greenstar 24 Ri or FS 30CDi ?

Our local W/B chappie has recommended a Greenster 24 Ri boiler as a replacement, saying there was no floor standing alternative. W/B have a Greenstar FS 30 CDi which is floor standing. Would this be an alternative or is it too over-powered compared to the 24 ? My basic understanding is that a conden...
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