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Sink Drainage Setup

I have a double sink with an adjacent dishwasher sharing a single outlet. Is there a recognized for how the sink and dishwasher outlet pipes mate. A diagram would be great.

NoseyNose

We are not on mains sewage here,and so have a septic tank. When my partner was alive,he could lift the manhole cover,and peer into the septic tank, to see if it was full.(I am not strong enough to... ...

thelewisgang

These Spotlights....

I have two spotlights in the ceiling of my upstairs toilet. A while ago, one started to be troublesome. It always comes on & seems when it gets warm it then goes off but comes on again when it... ...

Prudie

Very Sad News - Sqad

It’s with a very heavy heart that I have to tell you that Mrs Sqad has asked me to let you know that Sqad passed away on New Year’s Day. He had been quite unwell recently as many of you realised... ...

Prudie

Fao A Plumber, The Builder Or Power Shower People!

Can anyone please advise on whether this is acceptable, based on plumbing or consumer experience!! A plumber franchised to a reputable (and flashy) local bathroom design company has quoted us £1300... ...

barry1010

Exposed Ceiling Beams/Floor Joists

What's the difference? If I pull my ceilings down will the joists then be beams?

Chipchopper

Bandsaw Problem

After changing the old broken blade for a new one, it seems that no electricity is getting through. Done all the obvious stuff but to no avail, any ideas? TIA.

Bazile

Boiler Replacement

Had a gentleman come round and advise of the overall cost of replacing our boiler . I'm going to revert to him for an 'official quote' But what is the phrase I need to use ?- 'official' doesn't... ...

Karamia

Broken Clay Ornament - Best Way To Repair?

I have a clay type (mainly white) ornament of girl reading a book with legs crossed - it sits on a shelf so the legs can dangle over. Unfortunately one of legs has broken off at the calf. Have... ...

barry1010

My New Combi Boiler, Help And Advice, Please

Bit of background - my old boiler was over 40 years old. It was either on or off, temperature controlled by a knob on the boiler. I could programme the times it turned on and off but that was... ...

Thisoldbird

Storage Heater

I know storage heaters are not the best form of heating but I have no choice in an all electric, small apartment. It actually suits me and I'm used to them . One has decided to break up on... ...

youngmafbog

This Will Get The 'Wokies' Going

GTA is back with a vengence looking at the trailer just released, Twerking, bikinis, murders, drug deals and stolen cars... it's like it's 1997 again! Excellent, well done... ...

johnk

What Sizes Are Fairy Light Screw Thread Bulbs

I have fairy lights with screw thread which is 8 mm in diameter, what E number is this? Thanks

douglas9401

Extra-Terrestrial In Premiership

Photo shows the unmasking of an intergalactic ringer in blue. Also shows what's wrong with this stupid game.

fripfrip

Barometric Pressure

When the barometric air pressure is low would this cause the sealed pressure gauge on a central heating system to fall,checked and found no leaks,thanks in advance for any answers.

miser

English National Anthem?

Do you think England should have an official anthem other than the UK 'God Save The King'

nicebloke1

No Electrician Hence The Question.

They seem to have made a lot of addvancment with wall mounted electric radiators but, if you had one in every room like gas heating and (all) switched on at the same time, would it not be... ...

wolf63

Sealant For A Shower - Help!

This is not a picture of my shower but it will show you the area that I am concerned about. https://postimg.cc/RWTfgCrG Should the bottom of the wetwall be sealed in this area? If so what product... ...

ToraToraTora

On This Day In History.......1942

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