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by brendanxx
Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:52 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Old chimney render repair
Replies: 2
Views: 4327

Re: Old chimney render repair

Thanks - yes, I think that's good advice - he says it's guaranteed so that's an added appeal (though what exactly is guaranteed we are yet to ask!).
by brendanxx
Tue Nov 10, 2020 6:38 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Old chimney render repair
Replies: 2
Views: 4327

Old chimney render repair

generalPhotos_0_284213_1604404285.jpg generalPhotos_0_284213_1604404284.jpg Hi, I want to investigate doing the following work but want to make sure that whatever I do is the best under the circumstances I have a damp spot, getting larger, on my living room ceiling. It appears the problem is from c...
by brendanxx
Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:18 am
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Waterproofing crack in concrete
Replies: 3
Views: 1307

Re: Waterproofing crack in concrete

Thanks S

I think you're right - especially as there's more than one crack and there's one that's getting on for a cm across. But as the surface is walked on by the public is a membrane realistic? If I did that and put a thin layer of cement over it might that do the job - what do you think?
Brendan
by brendanxx
Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:41 pm
Forum: Concreting, Drives, Paths and Patios Forum
Topic: Waterproofing crack in concrete
Replies: 3
Views: 1307

Waterproofing crack in concrete

Hi, My storeroom is underneath a pavement. Before it becomes the pavement proper there are cracks in the concrete and the water goes through the cracks into the storeroom. The only solution I can think of is to fill in the cracks with a waterproof repair concrete, but don't know for certain that tha...
by brendanxx
Sat Apr 13, 2019 1:35 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Socket Burn't and Cracked but Fuse Didn't Trip?
Replies: 6
Views: 7633

Re: Socket Burn't and Cracked but Fuse Didn't Trip?

Hi, About to change socket but confused (1) can't find socket like the old one - socket +light switch - only ones for cookers (maybe that's what I need?) (2) Is there some way I can use a simple double socket - put a plug on for the light? (3) If (2) what should I be looking for in a double socket? ...
by brendanxx
Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Socket Burn't and Cracked but Fuse Didn't Trip?
Replies: 6
Views: 7633

Re: Socket Burn't and Cracked but Fuse Didn't Trip?

Sorry for delay in replying. Many thanks for swift advice. I will change the socket and also the plug - although when I plugged the washing machine into extension cable (thinking the problem was simply with the socket) it worked all right - I guess though that I should still change plug - better saf...
by brendanxx
Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:34 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Socket Burn't and Cracked but Fuse Didn't Trip?
Replies: 6
Views: 7633

Socket Burn't and Cracked but Fuse Didn't Trip?

SOCKETS.JPG Hi, Attached is pic of double socket in my washing machine shed. The socket no longer works and I don't know why what made it so cracked and burnt - also a bit confused as to why the fuse didn't trip. I suppose it could have been moisture getting in, but would that have resulted in such...
by brendanxx
Wed Oct 25, 2017 12:21 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Dripping and Spluttering Sink Pillar Taps
Replies: 0
Views: 1923

Dripping and Spluttering Sink Pillar Taps

IMG_6148.JPG IMG_0204.JPG IMG_0199.JPG Hi, I have a dripping and spluttering sink pillar cold tap and a pillar sink hotwater tap that you have to turn on a few turns before you get water. Both the taps move around when the water's turned on. I tried to undo the lower not on the cold tap to change t...
by brendanxx
Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:38 pm
Forum: Cowboy Builders
Topic: How Reliable is Checkatrade for Finding a Plumber?
Replies: 0
Views: 2222

How Reliable is Checkatrade for Finding a Plumber?

Hi,
Looking for a plumber to replace some taps - the house is old and the under sink pipe work is very complex so probably too risky for me - and I'm going to look up one on checkatrade. Any views on how reliable they are?
thanks
Brendan
by brendanxx
Thu Feb 09, 2017 10:04 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: ceiling Light Fitting and What are all These Wires and Where do They go?
Replies: 2
Views: 2280

Re: ceiling Light Fitting and What are all These Wires and Where do They go?

Thanks Eric,
Extremely clear and helpful!
Best
Brendan
by brendanxx
Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: ceiling Light Fitting and What are all These Wires and Where do They go?
Replies: 2
Views: 2280

ceiling Light Fitting and What are all These Wires and Where do They go?

Hi, I'm fitting a two wire ceiling light. When I take the old rose off there's black, red, brown and blue (which lead to the light). The light operates from a simple on/off switch. I need to take the existing base plate off to attach the new base plate, but have to idea what to do with the black and...
by brendanxx
Thu Sep 10, 2015 4:08 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Advice Needed on Making a 5m Wide Driveway Double Gate
Replies: 1
Views: 3310

Advice Needed on Making a 5m Wide Driveway Double Gate

Hi, My old driveway gate has rotted away and I have two strong posts remaining . The gap to be gated (between these posts) is 5m. I can in no way afford to get the gates made professionally so have to have a go myself. It's going to be heavy because (a) each gate will be 2 1/2 m long and approx 1 1/...
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