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by Archie
Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:54 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: removing tap heads
Replies: 0
Views: 2229

removing tap heads

How can I remove a siezed tap head to replace a used tap washer, I have tried everything.
by Archie
Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: condensation on cistern
Replies: 1
Views: 2187

condensation on cistern

I have installed a new down stairs toilet in a utility room with concrete flooring, cavity insulated walls and a towel warmer which does what its purpose is. The cistern & toilet are free standing, not boxed in, the condensation constantly collects on the outside of the cistern and drips onto th...
by Archie
Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Wood burning stove choice
Replies: 0
Views: 2714

Wood burning stove choice

I need some advice in buying good wood-burning stove, about the 10KW size. I know I should buy one with a good efficiency (70%) and upwards but there is a lot of choice on the market.
by Archie
Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:56 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Wood burning stoves
Replies: 2
Views: 3143

Thanks for that, I'll keep that in mind.
Regards
Archie
by Archie
Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:19 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Wood burning stoves
Replies: 2
Views: 3143

Wood burning stoves

Can anyone advise me to what size Wood Burning Stove I would need to heat a room, sized 17'x14'x9' with a radiator and a north facing double glazed window. I have a flueless gas fire in at the moment which just sucks the hot air up the chimney.
Regards
Archie.
by Archie
Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Resizing Rads
Replies: 1
Views: 2232

Resizing Rads

Is there a chart I can check to fit the correct size rad to suit the room size. I want to replace a long double rad(70") with a shorter double convector, room size 5mx4m.
kind Regards
Archie
by Archie
Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:18 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: decorative coving joints
Replies: 1
Views: 3447

decorative coving joints

I am busy coving a room at the moment but have seen coving in other rooms where the joints in the corners, internal and external, are jointed by a decorative moulding. The trouble is I dont know what they are called and where to find them. I have searched countless websites with no luck whatsoever. ...
by Archie
Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Washing machine electrics
Replies: 2
Views: 2300

Washing machine electrics

Is it possible to fix my own Washing machine using books from the library to save on an expensive call out charge.
The washing machine switches on ok but wont go into any programme. Any help would be appreciated.
Regards
Archie.
by Archie
Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:08 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: expansion vessels
Replies: 1
Views: 2415

expansion vessels

HI all, I am just about to fit a 10L Aquapoint11 undersink water heater to supply 2 outlets in a small office. The hot water pipework is mainly 22mm, about 10m, would I need to fit an expansion vessel, and if so what size and any one know where I can purchase one. The local plumbers merchants have a...
by Archie
Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: DIY Computers Forum
Topic: Flash download problems
Replies: 3
Views: 5781

flash download problems

I am trying to download Flashplayer into Explorer. On My Documents page ,I have a file with Macromedia Down load on it, when opened Iget the message Congratulations Flash insalled etc. Then a message appears : Failed to Install/go to Adobe.com/go/tn-19166. Flashplayer was once installed on my P.C. b...
by Archie
Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: DIY Computers Forum
Topic: Flash download problems
Replies: 3
Views: 5781

Flash download problems

When surfing on certain sites a message appears on my screen saying that I need the new version of Flash Player to veiw items on the site. When I try to download it, I have been getting an error message. I have tried dropping my security levels, upping my hard drive capacity, cleaning up my registry...
by Archie
Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Undersink Water Heaters
Replies: 2
Views: 3133

Undersink Water Heaters

I want to install a undersink water heater to suply the sink in the kitchen and the basin in the bathroom. Will I need 2 seperate heaters or will 1 be enough, and whats easy to install and is a good make.

Kind Regards

Archie
by Archie
Tue May 06, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: how do you isolate hot water cylinder withimmersion heater.
Replies: 1
Views: 3148

how do you isolate hot water cylinder withimmersion heater.

I want to isolate and remove hot water cylinder from upstairs cupboard and re-route cold supply to Combi boiler. what is the best way to empty supply tank and isolate cylinder before removal.

Regards

Archie
by Archie
Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:42 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Replacing jammed stopcok/gatevalve.
Replies: 1
Views: 3169

Replacing jammed stopcok/gatevalve.

The stopcock in our house is a Gatevale type and it is jammed solid. What would it best to replace it with, another same type/size gate valve or a stop cock.
Regards
Archie.
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