Introduction A garden tap is a useful addition to any sized garden. It stops the need to traipse through the house every time a bucket of water is required. In order to prevent contaminated water being drawn back into the system, a non-return valve should be used as part of the plumbing. Brass taps are […]
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Washable Fabrics Remove as much as possible, using a commercial stain remover or white spirit on. Wash as normal. Non Washable Fabrics Sponge with a cloth moistened with dry cleaning solvent. If stain persists take to dry cleaners. Carpets and Furnishings Remove excess, mop up with white spirit, allow to dry. Use a carpet or
Caution Electricity is dangerous and can be hazardous. In doubt? Call a qualified electrician. Installing a Shaver Socket There are two types of shaver sockets available, those with transformers and those without. Only the transformer socket can be fitted in the bathroom, because the it isolates the supply from the mains, making it safer and
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Caution Electricity is dangerous and can be hazardous. In doubt? Call a qualified electrician. Converting a radial circuit to ring circuits There are two types of radial circuit; 20amp circuits wired with 2.5mm2 cable and 30amp circuits wired with 4mm2. The principle of the radial circuit, is that the mains cable leaves the consumer unit
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Preparation A reverse-pressure tap is similar to the normal tap only upside down. The washer moves upwards to the seat when the tap is turned. To change a washer in reverse pressure taps there is no need to turn off the water supply because when the body is removed an internal check valve closes to
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Caution Electricity is dangerous and can be hazardous. In doubt? Call a qualified electrician. Consumer Unit SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY AT THE MAINS To change a fuse in the consumer unit, firstly switch off the main switch on the consumer unit to cut off the supply. Make sure the consumer unit has fuses inside. Some consumer
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Introduction Fitting new taps is required either because it is part of the installation of a new bath/basin, or because the taps on a bath/basin have become old and worn or simply for cosmetic reasons. The type of taps you can have are dependent upon your bath / basin. If there is one hole for
Introduction Unless quick action is taken fabrics can be irreversibly ruined, colours spoiled and fibres burnt. Washable Fabrics Soak fabric in cold water, constantly changing the water. Coloured fabric is liable to fade if this happensadd a little amount of ammonia to cold water and gently sponge fabric. Non Washable Fabrics As above, until it
Caution Electricity is dangerous and can be hazardous. In doubt? Call a qualified electrician. Installing wiring for a waste disposal unit SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY AT THE MAINS BEFORE WORKING ON EXISTING CIRCUITS To fit a waste disposal unit, a fused connection unit needs to be fitted to a spur from the ring main. This connection
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Introduction This type of flooring is laid in patterns of herringbone or alternate squares, using one or more kinds of wood. Method Start by dry laying a row of panels along the longest straight run of wall in the room. Mark the positions at each end and adjust the positions if necessary, to avoid difficult
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