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combi boiler

I have had my combi boiler for 2 years and am very pleased with my reduced gas bill.But as I am on a water meter I am finding I have to run a washing up bowl of water off before I get any hot...

gary baldy

Can anyone explain why in some houses (especially those built in the 60's and 70's) why some ceiling light fixtures are placed off centre and near the window. This seems to defeat the object and seems...

mrffl123

Can i fit a switch

On my electrick swicth it takes 2 wires on the circuit i want to fit it to it has 3 wires incl the comm wire can i fit?????

daviton

what if you feel ripped off by a car dealer

hi there i bought a car on finance and was originally buying a w reg saxo vts for ?5500 but before anything was signed i saw an r reg vauxhall tigra for ?3500 so i asked the garage if i could change...

my choice

accident at work.

i recently had an accident at work,where i burnt my face with hot oil,and had to seek medical attention from my local hospital.does my employer have to pay me for the full shift ,or just the hours i...

Thunderchild

what are the best dimensions for oars ?

I wish to make a pair (possiblt two) of oars to row an inflatable boat that will take four people. what dimensions should I use ?

astraman

Squeaky front wheel?

I am getting a squeaking noise from my front wheel.When i jacked the car up and looked and listened where the rubber gaiter was while turning the wheel it seemed as if the noise was coming from the...

andywtag

Land rover 90 purge diesel

now do i purge diesel fuel system on my 1998 landrover 90

Blade912

Radiators: to drain or not for Winter?

I am intending to prepare the house for a prolonged spell away over Winter. I am switching off water and gas supplies. I am unsure if it would be better to drain the radiator system thus ensuring no...

flip-flop

Road Tax on 4x4s

?40odd extra quid. Pah! Make it ?1,000 a year for anybody who is not a farmer or who does not need it for work. Opinions?

rover200 lad

Rover 211 sump

hi, i have a rusty sump on my 211 and its leaking a lot. i am having difficulty finding a scrapped one of these to get a sump from. somebody has told me that is has the same engine as one of the...

zeezaz

Ford Ka Cutting Out

Hi, my wife's Ford Ka has cut out twice recently at low revs, when she is cornering. First time causing the steering lock to engage. Car has been inspected by a Ford dealer and by a local garage who...

pinkiefriend

Hoover Suction

The thing I want to know is when using the attachments on my upright hoover, there seems to be no suction. To the point where it's just not picking up, is there anyway of fixing this? The suction on...

chivers9

central heating/ temperature

I have a baxi bolier( 2years old and just serviced) and a newish digital timer...my cental heating comes on and off as required but when on, the raditors are on full..the thermost clicks at about 25...

mightyWBA

Squealling car

I have a 15 year old Mercedes 190E with 72000 miles on the clock.The engine is making a horrible squealling noise when it starts up,and this can still be heard whilst driving along. Whats causing...

dackys

xantia heating problem

my heater was working fine then started making strange noises then slowing right down then speeding back up now it makes a slight click when you operate the control lever and the motor does not spin...

Louiloupops

Jeep Cherokee

Ihave a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 TD and it loses power mostly when going up an incline like if it is diesel starvation. Have cleaned out the pump priming plunger but it does not seem to work. Sometimes it...

rebby

Help re: Volkswagen Golf

Thinking of buying a Volkswagen Golf (new shape) in a few months. I don't want anything thirsty on petrol, or high on insurance, so was looking at the 1.4 / 1.6 (Please do not try to tell me I should...

loggy01

Washing powder and eczema

My daughter suffers from eczema. What is the best anti-allergy washing powder/liquid to use. I need one that doesn't contain bleaches. Any info would be useful.

tinshed

White van man and parking!

Hi, I live in a small terraced street where the parking is unbelieveably pathetic. You can never get parked outside your own house( i know you dont have the right to park outside your own house,...

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