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by keeflester
Fri Dec 06, 2013 5:10 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: How To Remove And Replace A Door Handle
Replies: 4
Views: 6009

Re: How To Remove And Replace A Door Handle

Congratulations and that should be a boost to your confidence.
by keeflester
Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:18 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Infra Red Lamp With 250 Watts Rating - Some Advice Needed
Replies: 2
Views: 2125

Re: Infra Red Lamp With 250 Watts Rating - Some Advice Needed

The worst that can happen is a fire, you should go to the supplier of the lamp and task them with suggesting a suitable socket. You must not use this lamp in an ordinary domestic light fitting.
by keeflester
Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:01 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Cutting a Floating Wooden Floor Without Damage to the Plywood Underneath - How Best to do This?
Replies: 1
Views: 2135

Re: Cutting a Floating Wooden Floor Without Damage to the Plywood Underneath - How Best to do This?

You should buy a plunge cutting multi-tool. This will cut neatly into the corners, won't make much mess, and will become the new favourite tool in your toolbox. I have two, both Bosch, a 10.8v with rechargeable lithium ion battery and a 240v mains connected version. They are also available from Worx...
by keeflester
Sat Nov 16, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Catering Van Conversion and Electrical System - Need Advice
Replies: 2
Views: 4851

Re: Catering Van Conversion and Electrical System - Need Advice

You cannot do this yourself unless you are qualified to certify it safe. That's the law. Save yourself grief and get a qualified leccy to do this job.
by keeflester
Sat Nov 16, 2013 5:47 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: How To Repair A Worx Handicut Tool? - Help Needed
Replies: 2
Views: 1044

Re: How To Repair A Worx Handicut Tool? - Help Needed

I'm afraid that you are going to have to man up and replace the tool. The cheaper multi-tools like the Worx are not rated for prolonged continuous use. You might still be able to buy a cheap replacement from your local ALDI, they had a unit for less than £30 last week and may still have some in stoc...
by keeflester
Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:55 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New Kitchen Mixer Tap Problem Using Flexi Hose Connector
Replies: 6
Views: 8355

Re: New Kitchen Mixer Tap Problem Using Flexi Hose Connector

I've seen this problem before when fitting a kitchen. In fact, I've seen it several times. The first time, it took me until nearly 8pm one day at a customer's house trying to figure out what was happening. Esentially, you have a faulty tap. There is a fault in the casting that is allowing the water...
by keeflester
Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Fixing a DVD Rack To The Wall Horizontally
Replies: 3
Views: 2418

Re: Fixing a DVD Rack To The Wall Horizontally

Need a bit more information. What kind of wall is it? Solid or drywall? Mirror plates are useful in this type of situation, fix three or four along the top edge of the back of the unit, making sure that you are fixing into the carcase, then fix into the wall. If it's drywall see if you can find the ...
by keeflester
Sun Oct 27, 2013 3:33 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Roof Vent - Does It Need Repairing Or Is It Ok To Leave As Is?
Replies: 2
Views: 2301

Re: Roof Vent - Does It Need Repairing Or Is It Ok To Leave As Is?

It looks like several tiles and the vent were dislodged in a storm. You ought to attend to this. Your local roofer will be able to reseat the tiles and make sure that the flashing is ok. Best not to leave it, water damage would be alot more expensive to fix.
by keeflester
Sun Oct 27, 2013 3:29 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New Kitchen Mixer Tap Problem Using Flexi Hose Connector
Replies: 6
Views: 8355

Re: New Kitchen Mixer Tap Problem Using Flexi Hose Connector

The overflow problem could be coincidental but you might have disturbed a foreign body during the work and it could be lodged in the ballcock valve. An simple check you can perform is to manually open the valve wide by pushing down on the float then release. This will frequently dislodge debris whic...
by keeflester
Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: Tiles and Tiling Forum
Topic: Polished Porcelain Tiles, Grouting, Sealing And Wax Coating Removal
Replies: 1
Views: 3183

Re: Polished Porcelain Tiles, Grouting, Sealing And Wax Coating Removal

Don't remove the wax coating until you have grouted. Waterproof grout sets very hard and sticks so well it's very hard to remove grout stains. If you have left the wax on, it will be much easier to remove the grout stains. Once you have done this you can then apply the sealer by following the instru...
by keeflester
Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: New Kitchen Mixer Tap Problem Using Flexi Hose Connector
Replies: 6
Views: 8355

Re: New Kitchen Mixer Tap Problem Using Flexi Hose Connector

Did you take care not to twist the flexible tap connector? There is a soft rubber tube inside the braided outer which can easily be twisted which causes it to collapse and restrict the flow of water.
by keeflester
Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:01 pm
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: AEG Built In Fridge Freezer Leaking
Replies: 2
Views: 4855

Re: AEG Built In Fridge Freezer Leaking

It's quite possibly the result of condensation of moisture on the cold underneath surface. Kitchens are warm moist places and that moisture all has to go somewhere. It will condense on the coldest surface in the room.
by keeflester
Mon Oct 21, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: Decking Frame Plan Is Design Sufficient?
Replies: 1
Views: 2809

Re: Decking Frame Plan Is Design Sufficient?

Are you using 2x8 or 2x6 framing timbers, I would recommend 2x8 (195x45), and 450mm centres, to stop the decking from flexing too much. Joist hangers will also make for a stronger structure and you won't need so many dwangs. One every metre or so would be sufficient. Hope this helps
by keeflester
Sun Oct 20, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: How To Remove And Replace A Door Handle
Replies: 4
Views: 6009

Re: How To Remove And Replace A Door Handle

If there is no grub screw in the narrow waisted part of the handle, it is all one unit and can be removed by taking out the screws around the edge of the flange. They look to be somewhat damaged by previous work so I would advise you to replace the screws as a matter of course
by keeflester
Sun Oct 20, 2013 7:53 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: How To Stop Toilet Seat Slipping
Replies: 4
Views: 7607

Re: How To Stop Toilet Seat Slipping

Use a smear of CT1 between the soft washer and the china. It is a multipurpose adhesive and sealer which I buy from my local buildbase.
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