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by samuelodog
Tue Oct 05, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: TMV Bath taps
Replies: 1
Views: 1460

TMV Bath taps

Hi - I have been told by gaselec that our bath taps (for renting) need to have TMV to stop tenants scalding themselves. I can't find a TMV bath tap anywhere? (Except one or two amazingly ugly things). Do you know if all new taps have some sort of thermostatic limiter? Or is there a better way to ens...
by samuelodog
Fri May 10, 2019 12:42 pm
Forum: Timber Framed Building
Topic: Wooden Pergola Help With Securing Pillars
Replies: 2
Views: 3988

Wooden Pergola Help With Securing Pillars

Hi - I'm building a wooden pergola using reclaimed round pillars. The pergola will go on a patio that has paving slabs. My question is - how is best to secure the pillars? Should I use the round brackets and drill/screw into the slabs? Shall I remove the slabs beneath the pillars and dig a small foo...
by samuelodog
Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:01 am
Forum: Masonry Forum
Topic: Natural Stone Wall With Mortar Project and Advice Needed!
Replies: 3
Views: 2619

Re: Natural Stone Wall With Mortar Project and Advice Needed!

Many thanks All
by samuelodog
Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:35 am
Forum: Masonry Forum
Topic: Natural Stone Wall With Mortar Project and Advice Needed!
Replies: 3
Views: 2619

Natural Stone Wall With Mortar Project and Advice Needed!

Hi, I'm a novice building a small natural stone (Cotswold) wall with recessed seating – c. 4m long wall, double skin. I have about 200 stones, various shapes, sizes. My plan is to do footing, then get cracking. My questions are: 1.Which mortar do I use? I want it to be light coloured to match stone,...
by samuelodog
Mon Aug 21, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: Bosch Exxcel 7 WTW863S1GB Tumble Drier not Drying
Replies: 1
Views: 5239

Bosch Exxcel 7 WTW863S1GB Tumble Drier not Drying

Hi - Bosch Exxcel 7 WTW863S1GB - condenser: my tumble dryer has started to refuse to dry clothes. Recently moved it into the bathroom, in a tight corner, but beside window. On a normal dry cycle, it takes c. 30 mins then filter clean lights up, loads of damp fluff stuck all over filter and door. I c...
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