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by greengrass
Mon Sep 10, 2018 1:00 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: How to Cover Brown Water Stain on Ceiling?
Replies: 1
Views: 2309

Re: How to Cover Brown Water Stain on Ceiling?

Zinsser Cover stain Primer sealer 0.4L B&Q seal couple coats as required to hide stain, then paint. If shows a patch then paint whole ceiling or live with the patched area.
by greengrass
Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:35 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Rainwater Gutter and Gutter Hedge Hog Brushes
Replies: 1
Views: 1804

Rainwater Gutter and Gutter Hedge Hog Brushes

Do Gutter Hedge hog brushes work? we have moss on roof, not much, but causes a market garden to grow in gutter if left too long between cleans and we get caught with a storm+ the gutter over flows in to soffit, to conservatory which has the cleanest floor in West *******. My. Idea to install on back...
by greengrass
Sun Sep 09, 2018 11:12 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Street Meter Pit and Replacement Meter
Replies: 1
Views: 1764

street meter pit

Anyone know if this is a new style fire hydrant tap. My water meter leaked and it was replaced with this (photo) if it shows this time, instead of a new domestic meter. Job done now have brand new meter, but didn't see the contractors to ask. Nobody will admit to a mistake. My theory, as it was mist...
by greengrass
Sat Sep 08, 2018 9:47 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Reading a Water Meter in Deep Hole?
Replies: 2
Views: 5086

Re: Reading a Water Meter in Deep Hole?

Incase you do come back to look clean meter dial with sponge/ cloth on stick use camera take standard pic zoom in read meter. If not clear zoom in take pic do this until you get readable image. If AMR meter it read as the meter reader drives past he/she doesn't open pit
by greengrass
Wed Aug 29, 2018 3:14 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Street Meter Pit and Replacement Meter
Replies: 1
Views: 1764

Street Meter Pit and Replacement Meter

.Assuming the photo's loaded. What has the SW replacement my leaking meter with its the photo with blue stop tap and white cap just to clariy. The existing meter was leaking at its tap so they repaired it I thought until i went to take a meter reading. (in foortway 100 mts from my bungalow,,,long st...
by greengrass
Sat Aug 25, 2018 10:06 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Best and Most Effective Way to Keep Gutters Clear?
Replies: 0
Views: 1580

Best and Most Effective Way to Keep Gutters Clear?

Combat moss keeping gutter clear of moss.
1. Gutter hog insert Cheap
2. Copper ridge strips. expensive
3. Spray on Fluid. Reasoable.
Which would be more effective long term.
Many thanks in advance
by greengrass
Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:05 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: hot water flow with cold water tank and potterton boiler
Replies: 1
Views: 2243

Re: hot water flow with cold water tank and potterton boiler

[quote="greengrass"]Somebody please save my sanity and possible a divorce. Bungalow, loft storage cold water tank and seperate header tank for potterton boiler. Gravity fed water. Hot slow arriving at kitchen tap which is 16mt from kitchen would adding a bosster pump not only make delivery...
by greengrass
Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:38 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Running Patio Drainage to Existing Outlet?
Replies: 1
Views: 1531

Re: Running Patio Drainage to Existing Outlet?

The answer is NO! you cannot run surface water in to a sewer drain if their is a heavy down pour then your drain could flood leaving nasties on the ground. two methods. 1. If you can't reach a surface wa\ter drain Form a French drain' (See how on net) there are video's. 2.If you can access a surface...
by greengrass
Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:30 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: hot water flow with cold water tank and potterton boiler
Replies: 1
Views: 2243

hot water flow with cold water tank and potterton boiler

Somebody please save my sanity and possible a divorce. Bungalow, loft storage cold water tank and seperate header tank for potterton boiler. Gravity fed water. However, sometime the previous owner had a Grundfoss pump fitted to hot water pipe believed to feed hoteater at a quicker rate, especially t...
by greengrass
Sat May 12, 2018 4:35 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Shocking Experience With Worksharp WS 2000 Horizontal Grinder
Replies: 2
Views: 1608

Shocking Experience With Worksharp WS 2000 Horizontal Grinder

I have a 'Worksharp WS 2000 Horizontal grinder (See on net ) supplied by Rutland tools UK agents for Worksharp USA. Using in my garage. Purchased circa 5yrs ago sharpened two woodchisels to shop sharp two days ago. Today 12 May tried to sharpen one held it in the guide switched and recieved a mild e...
by greengrass
Fri Dec 08, 2017 5:05 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Electric Cable Detector's False Reading and Drilled Through Cable
Replies: 3
Views: 3537

Electric Cable Detector's False Reading and Drilled Through Cable

bought and used several moons ago a metal/ Electrics detector type you pass over the area on the wall, not pen type. Tested by passing over a socket and it beeped like mad. 9 " away where I would be drilling, tested, silence, not a squeek. Got drill out 2mins later flash bank wallop, what a pic...
by greengrass
Wed Dec 06, 2017 1:26 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Best Method for Repairing Damaged 13 Amp Cable
Replies: 1
Views: 1836

Best Method for Repairing Damaged 13 Amp Cable

To repair damage 13 amp ring cable can I use a flush fit DP or should I use a 30amp junction box which would be surface fitted sticking out like a sore thumb. Or Crimp joints in to a plain flush box.its a feed to sockets.

Thank you in advance
by greengrass
Wed Nov 29, 2017 6:30 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Sudden Lost of Neutral in 13amp Kitchen Ring
Replies: 7
Views: 2730

Re: Sudden Lost of Neutral in 13amp Kitchen Ring

[quote="Mr White"]The total cost will depend on several factors which need to be seen in person as well as other factors such as parking etc. You would not have a leg to stand on if you were told it will cost £1k and the final cost is £2k. Best get at least two quotes and compare.[/quote] ...
by greengrass
Wed Nov 29, 2017 1:13 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Sudden Lost of Neutral in 13amp Kitchen Ring
Replies: 7
Views: 2730

C.U replacement

A follow up to my post Neutral lost in kitchen 13amp sockets. Forgot to add what would the rough cost be of changing the CU its stand up job average height eye level. Cut and draw job through cavity wall if meter tails need replacing. Existing 8 fuses 2x 5amp 2 x 15am 4x 30amp re wire type pain in t...
by greengrass
Mon Nov 27, 2017 4:07 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Sudden Lost of Neutral in 13amp Kitchen Ring
Replies: 7
Views: 2730

Sudden Lost of Neutral in 13amp Kitchen Ring

what would cause sudden loss of neutral in the kitchen 13am ring the kitchen has two separate circuit's one double one single and switched DP for dishwasher sockets show lost neutral. Opening a socket using a elec test screwdriver the neon light shows when put on Neutral why? When nothing seems to b...
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