Many thanks All I'd forgotten about using the builders merchants so thanks for the reminder Tim. I'll certainly do a bit of Googling to look at the specific...
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Stuart Meier
stradagain
Jul 19, 2012 5:04 pm
I wrote out a full spec of what I wanted and sent it in my 'official' looking format asking for quotes 'job for a new client' to a variety of places - best...
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Rick
rickdipper
Jul 19, 2012 5:37 pm
Wet & Dry vac is what I used, what you don't want to do is push grit around as it scratches. So pick up the big bits, then crawl over the floor on your knees...
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Geoff
geoff_forwood
Jul 20, 2012 5:27 am
It appears that we have now had our heat pump for 5 years and the original warranty is about to expire. I have been offered a new warranty but the costs look...
85203
David Wadge
oxlet_home
Jul 20, 2012 6:55 am
Refrigeration engineers - for us easy as there are plenty serving the farmers locally. We had to have ours regassed after a leak on one of the closures (after...
85204
Jonathan Ackers
jonathanackers
Jul 20, 2012 7:54 am
A few years out of date now, but I got toilets, sinks and a bath from http://www.bathstore.com/ I had I think 30% off via a mate but if you followed their...
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Christopher Hunter
chris_j_hunter
Jul 20, 2012 8:11 am
Rick, thanks, good thoughts - SWMBO is clearing-out the garage at the moment, so we can move our working-area down there, in a week or two, and we know our Wet...
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Christopher Hunter
chris_j_hunter
Jul 20, 2012 8:41 am
yes, but ... we've two - one backing-up Node0 computers & switches, one backing-up a sump-pump, both in different locations, and the solar pump is in a third...
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Christopher Hunter
chris_j_hunter
Jul 20, 2012 9:48 am
only to note we got our wall-mounted ironing board installed a day or two ago - took so long, because it only arrived a week or two ago - ie: over six months...
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Tim
haweste
Jul 20, 2012 9:54 am
Blimey! I wouldn't want your ironing pile if you've been waiting that long... ;-)...
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Andy
andywhitfiel...
Jul 20, 2012 11:47 am
I feel I should clarify a few points.... The fuses Chris refers to are on the batteries and not the UPS. The batteries are a 48Vdc bank. And the fuses were...
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Hunter (home) Chris
chris_j_hunter
Jul 20, 2012 12:27 pm
Andy : http://www.rapidonline.com/Electronic-Components/NTC-Inrush-limiters-31809 Chris ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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anthony
anthonyjbrady
Jul 20, 2012 2:40 pm
Do not under any circumstances buy from Bathstore. I made the mistake recently. The people in the shop have little knowledge of what they are selling and so...
85212
tonyc5001
Jul 20, 2012 2:43 pm
Hello everyone I've been keeping my head down for some time - I'd like to be able to say enjoying the fruits of our labours - but now another phase of building...
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Jonathan Ackers
jonathanackers
Jul 20, 2012 2:58 pm
Good rant. As a follow up to your observations, my mate was a manager there in the boom times, so probably why I got a good deal and good service. But since...
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Peter Church
peter_church
Jul 20, 2012 3:23 pm
Second that. I think if you check the archives you will find my rant on the subject a few years ago! We bought most of our sanitary ware from a single local...
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ian
marsac23
Jul 20, 2012 3:36 pm
On Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:43:26 -0000 ... You can do the install and get the building inspector to sign it off. Hetas is just a self certifying qualification...
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Tim Hawes
haweste
Jul 20, 2012 3:59 pm
There's some advice / interpretation of the B.Regs here: http://www.woodburnerwarehouse.co.uk/building_regualtions_for_stoves.phtml I presume it is current,...
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Christopher George
cjdgeorge
Jul 20, 2012 5:02 pm
I wholly endorse this Each comment is apposite Addtionally, their lavatories literally are shit collectors They do not flush the poo away Chris ... Dr CJD...
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Matt
mattysmit197...
Jul 20, 2012 6:05 pm
Thanks All Especially for comments on where not to buy from, as always we'll be doing alot of research and as we are doing a bathroom, D.S toilet & 2 en-suites...
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PeterB
ukthorn
Jul 20, 2012 7:26 pm
We had a good deal fairly recently, for a whirlpool bath and shower screen, from www.betterbathrooms.com The only mistake was that they included a bath front...
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Rick
rickdipper
Jul 20, 2012 7:44 pm
I did my own installs, BCO was happy with both. The flue comes in many varieties, insulated stainless steal while many times more expensive, can be put in a...
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Matt Smith
mattysmit197...
Jul 21, 2012 8:59 pm
Hi All Just wondering if there's any reason that I shouldn't use branded floor varnish for my interior doors. Two reason why I want to are, harder finish for...
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mike brooks
hypercubic
Jul 21, 2012 9:16 pm
Hi Tony, I got all my bathroom stuff from Shaun at Boundary Bathrooms. It's all good branded stuff - Ideal Standard for most of it plus a rather swanky Matki...
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Michael B
hypercubic
Jul 21, 2012 9:23 pm
We finished the build in April and moved in on May 2nd. As others will know who have been through a build, the work doesn't stop when you move in! Anyhow, I...
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Nick Laurie
nick115398
Jul 22, 2012 8:03 am
Congrats Mike!! I've just had my recently deceased brother's house rated, they suggested that double-lagging the factory-lagged tank and changing all the light...
85226
Matt Smith
mattysmit197...
Jul 22, 2012 8:05 am
Hi Mike The only problem with recommending local stores can be just that, it's too far for others to go and see. But a big thanks from me for your mention of...
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rex-butcher@...
rex-butcher...
Jul 22, 2012 11:55 am
Mine came in at band C which really p***ed me off since the air pressure was 1.75. Apparently, I could go up a couple of bands if I installed LED lighting...
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Christopher Hunter
chris_j_hunter
Jul 22, 2012 12:32 pm
do we have to get one, or it it only if we want to sell ... and how much do they cost ... the .gov website is very evasive, 'though it does offer a long list...
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Colin
mckde2001
Jul 22, 2012 1:01 pm
Don't go anywhere near the Bradford Bathoom company.. For more details see moneysavingexpert Colin...
