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Hi, there is slow drainage in my block which I can't control. I want to separate the washing machine outlet from my sink ubend to limit flow up into my sink. And eliminate the vacuum which can suck waste back into the machine when flow is slow. Picture shows my intended plan. Any flaws? Grateful...

Hi My Henry Xtra has a dead PCB, The Henry is now running as I've bypassed the PCB, but I'd like to bring all the functionality back. The PCB Model No is 208428, I'd like to know if the later PCB model 208700 is a direct replacement and can be used in my Henry. I can't see any reason why not...

Not long before we have a carpet fitted (with underlay) in our front bedroom once plastering and decorating completed - normal floorboards with a small void (where you can see some dust, debris and wiring) between this room and the lounge underneath. Does anyone know if you need to 'fill' gaps...

I have a pipe that goes from my house, outside, and into a washing machine in the garage. The pipe is insulated but has frozen in the past. I though I would be smart and turn off the water from a valve in the house before the water goes outdoors. So I closed that valve and disconnected the...

Vax Cordless blade 32v ultra - has suddenly stopped working and on charge lights flash but no power – could it be the batteries had it? If so where can I find a replacement?

Just recently purchased a Makita LS1018L and, although the dust-collection bag puts up a genuinely worthy fight with the sawdust, I've been out and purchased the Wickes wet-and-dry vacuum, as recommended in many places, in order to connect to it to help out (plus general tidy-up). I'm...

I just spent 2hrs cleaning the yard by hand with a brush and it was pretty exhausting and the results are average. So I'm in the market for a vacuum cleaner which can clean fine dirt from the yard several times a year. My budget is £80 max. I was looking at the "Karcher WD2" but it has a few...

Dust collection is important for anyone doing woodworking (for the sake of our lungs). I've looked at a number of DIY cyclone dust collectors and decided to build this simple design using a simple bucket and ABS fittings: I didn't put in a baffle but it seems to still work ok. Does anyone...