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by lorna p
Thu Sep 01, 2022 11:25 am
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: How to fix door handle with wrecked thread
Replies: 3
Views: 1739

Re: How to fix door handle with wrecked thread

Thank you. I finally got it off with the help of some 3in1. It wouldn't go back on flush, but have swapped handles with one in a less conspicious place, so all sorted.
by lorna p
Tue Aug 30, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: Ironmongery and Locks Forum
Topic: How to fix door handle with wrecked thread
Replies: 3
Views: 1739

How to fix door handle with wrecked thread

One of my door handles has come away from the door and I need to screw it back on, but I can't remove the collar that covers the screws as it won't turn. It never sat completely flush, and I vaguely remember the carpenter who fitted it years ago saying there was an issue with the thread. Any suggest...
by lorna p
Mon Apr 11, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Loud humming noise when hot taps run
Replies: 3
Views: 2085

Re: Loud humming noise when hot taps run

I have been wanting to thank you for ages but for some reason couldn't get website to open. Your solution worked, so saved me a plumbers bill - thank you so much!
by lorna p
Wed Mar 02, 2022 6:30 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Loud humming noise when hot taps run
Replies: 3
Views: 2085

Loud humming noise when hot taps run

Last week I had a leaky main stopcock replaced, which seems fine but since then when I run hot tap there is a loud buzzing/humming noise coming from the attic. I called the plumber who did the repair and he just said he had no idea what would cause that. Any ideas on how I can fix this?
by lorna p
Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:23 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Repairing crumbling mortar in garage before painting
Replies: 1
Views: 3231

Repairing crumbling mortar in garage before painting

I am planning to paint the inside of my brick built garage. In many places the mortar is crumbling away to dust which the paint won't adhere to. Any suggestions for how to patch those areas so that I can paint them? Typically the crumbling section is only an inch long.
by lorna p
Wed Nov 06, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacing Tatty Immersion Hot Water Switch
Replies: 2
Views: 1915

Re: Replacing Tatty Immersion Hot Water Switch

Thanks for the advice - much appreciated!
by lorna p
Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:35 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replacing Tatty Immersion Hot Water Switch
Replies: 2
Views: 1915

Replacing Tatty Immersion Hot Water Switch

As part of a decoration project I'd like to replace the tatty old switch for my immersion heater. It is a small square plate with a red light bar above the switch and the words Hot Water below - must be over 20 years old. Can I just replace the switch plate without buying a new back box? If so, woul...
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