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Post by jeepers on Jan 19, 2023 11:46:05 GMT
Also, why do sanitary-ware / bathroom equipment companies never put their fucking brand name - product ID anywhere on their goods? And why are they so shit at design?
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Post by Dougs on Jan 19, 2023 11:52:49 GMT
With you on standardisation. I have so many random bit of plumbing stuff in my shed that was the wrong size. Kept because I'm lazy and also it might come in handy at some point.
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Post by elstoof on Jan 19, 2023 11:58:03 GMT
Had that when my kitchen tap was dripping, took me a day on the internet to find out what model my tap is and what valve it takes. Then first replacement I ordered had a slightly larger spline for the handles so couldn’t fit them back on, I’ve started keeping a fucking photo album of product packaging
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Post by dogbot on Jan 19, 2023 11:58:50 GMT
Speaking of bathrooms...
Our bathroom (uPVC) window has broken. Handle is working, but the lock isn't disengaging. Usually, I'd just pry the rubber off, push the window out and pull the lock with an allen key, but this one has the rubber as part of the frame and I can't get anything (including a proper metal paint scrapper) to budge it. Grrr.
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Post by minimatt on Jan 19, 2023 12:21:29 GMT
Not sure I've visualised what you've got correctly - the upvc handle/locks like this one?
And if so are you talking about getting the cover off that hides the bolts holding it to the frame? If so I found a bradawl and a few gentle-ish thwacks with a hammer was enough to coax the feckers off. Though if the lock is preventing the handle rotating to reveal the second bolt that hides behind the closed handle...
(incidentally, if you do get it off, I found those handles linked above to be infinitely better than every other espag handle on screwfix - we replaced the whole house's locks last year and tried a bunch)
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Post by dogbot on Jan 19, 2023 12:28:07 GMT
That kind of thing, yeah. It's a bottom opening window, hinged at the sides,so a bit bigger.
The handle is fine, as it goes, it's the locking mechanism that's stuck and I'm struggling to get anything into the gap to pop it out.
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Post by Dougs on Jan 19, 2023 12:29:40 GMT
Taken the handle off to see what's what there?
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Post by dogbot on Jan 19, 2023 12:31:02 GMT
Taken the handle off to see what's what there? Yeah, that's how I know it's not broken. And also, you can't pop the locking mechanism this way with the handle on. If I can get it open, I can probably just clean and lubricate it. If. |
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Post by minimatt on Jan 19, 2023 12:32:02 GMT
that's a bugger, not sure if it'd fail in a good way or make things worse if you forced it with a screwdriver like you were nicking a 90's ford festa
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Post by dogbot on Jan 19, 2023 12:37:34 GMT
Tbh, I think it might have a double mechanism.
Might be time to call a specialist in. Sigh.
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Post by Dougs on Jan 19, 2023 14:02:30 GMT
Yeah, sounds like it's window doctor time.
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Post by khanivor on Jan 19, 2023 14:22:13 GMT
Have you tried just never opening the window?
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Post by damagedinc on Jan 29, 2023 12:57:14 GMT
Help me! It's driving me mad
All the rubber seals between the window and the upvc frame have eroded and I need to replace them. I can't find it anywhere though..its the interior seals not the ones on the inside of the opening. It's the actual seal between the glass and plastic. It's almost like a silicone.
Don't know if I am just being thick? (Probably)
*update. I found them..window gaskets....fuck me
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Post by khanivor on Jan 29, 2023 15:03:33 GMT
You could try bricking up the hole in your exterior wall
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Post by Dougs on Jan 29, 2023 16:58:23 GMT
God, I hate it when you know something exists, but have no idea what it's called.
Element for the fan oven went the other day, tripping the main board too. Took me ages to work out why the grill and non fan-assisted oven worked. Replacement on it's way, huzzah.
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Post by Reviewer on Jan 29, 2023 18:03:05 GMT
What’s the lead stuff stuck on the outside of the house called? I’ve got flushing in my head but no idea why. It stops water going into somewhere.
There’s a reason I’ve not got it fixed for 6 months.
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Post by elstoof on Jan 29, 2023 18:09:24 GMT
Flashing is the lead that covers the seams in brickwork
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Post by Reviewer on Jan 29, 2023 23:04:20 GMT
Thank you! I’ll get that fixed at some point then.
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Post by Blue_Mike on Jan 29, 2023 23:47:18 GMT
So the girlfirends' new house had polystyrene ceiling tiles in the lounge, which were a massive fire risk. They'd had a thick layer of paint over them as well, and the coping along the wall edges was also polystyrene, so that all needed to get ripped down. It pretty much came down almost entirely by hand in one evening. The previous (painted over) two layers of wallpaper were so badly applied, it came off in huge sections with only a bit of warm water applied, which we only discovered after the first bottle of wallpaper remover ran out, so that was a complete waste of money to start with.
We thought the glue dots on the ceiling might have been a problem to get rid of as we'd been advised they might contain asbestos, depending on their age. We looked into everything from chiselling them away, sanding them off, and using various solvents. Then the plasterer turned up today and told us that they had been applied to some form of paper covering the ceiling boards and not to bother, so what he's done today is just put all new boards up and replastered the whole thing, and I assume that any potential asbestos glue is just still there underneath...
I've been going a bit mad with the filler on the walls, as my brain won't let me rest until every single hairline crack is gone. I'm not even half way through with it yet, and they already look like there's more filler than wall. There is one particular spot where there was a bulge in the wall the felt like a nail or screw head was underneath it, and the filler turned a sort of rusty brown over it, so I've slapped on a ton more of the stuff in the hope that when it dries and I sand it down it wion't be discoloured any more. Not sure what it is, as in the adjacent room in the same spot the wall is completely flat.
The dogs were supposed to be safely in the other room, but apparently making sure all the doors close properly is something we need to add to the ever lengthening list of things to do, so Loki ended up in the role of My Supervisor/Chief Good Boy Officer.
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Post by dam on Jan 30, 2023 8:14:27 GMT
Also, why do sanitary-ware / bathroom equipment companies never put their fucking brand name - product ID anywhere on their goods? And why are they so shit at design? We've had a really hard time replacing a toilet seat. Who knew they came in so many shapes! Also looking to buy a new fridge, as we can't get replacement shelves, they are a weird size. |
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Post by elstoof on Jan 30, 2023 8:37:10 GMT
You missed a bit of filler on the dog, I can still see a few black patches
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Post by jeepers on Jan 30, 2023 9:21:39 GMT
Also, why do sanitary-ware / bathroom equipment companies never put their fucking brand name - product ID anywhere on their goods? And why are they so shit at design? We've had a really hard time replacing a toilet seat. Who knew they came in so many shapes! Also looking to buy a new fridge, as we can't get replacement shelves, they are a weird size. Exact same thing here with the toilet seat; when we finally found the manufacturer name, the one we needed was three times more expensive than a bog-standard (arf) one and built so badly it broke 12 months later when the non-stainless attachment rusted through. Stop trying to turn every product into a lock-in you cunts. |
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Post by jeepers on Jan 30, 2023 9:22:29 GMT
You missed a bit of filler on the dog, I can still see a few black patches If that dog gets its anus poly-filled, I’m blaming you and calling the RSPCA. |
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Post by technoish on Jan 30, 2023 9:44:01 GMT
Also, why do sanitary-ware / bathroom equipment companies never put their fucking brand name - product ID anywhere on their goods? And why are they so shit at design? We've had a really hard time replacing a toilet seat. Who knew they came in so many shapes! Also looking to buy a new fridge, as we can't get replacement shelves, they are a weird size. You have probably done this, but can you get direct from the manufacturer? For my old fridge I could pretty much order every single part direct on their website. |
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Post by elstoof on Jan 30, 2023 9:45:37 GMT
Cut some mdf to size
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Post by Dougs on Jan 30, 2023 9:49:26 GMT
We've had a really hard time replacing a toilet seat. Who knew they came in so many shapes! Also looking to buy a new fridge, as we can't get replacement shelves, they are a weird size. Exact same thing here with the toilet seat; when we finally found the manufacturer name, the one we needed was three times more expensive than a bog-standard (arf) one and built so badly it broke 12 months later when the non-stainless attachment rusted through. Stop trying to turn every product into a lock-in you cunts. And then you discover that the only way the fitter managed to get the seat on properly, is to put the seat on before installing! Bought a replacement for the upstairs loo, but absolutely no way I could contort myself to fix from the bottom. I have since discovered top fixing seats, so much easier. |
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Post by nexus6 on Jan 30, 2023 9:56:59 GMT
Exact same thing here with the toilet seat; when we finally found the manufacturer name, the one we needed was three times more expensive than a bog-standard (arf) one and built so badly it broke 12 months later when the non-stainless attachment rusted through. Stop trying to turn every product into a lock-in you cunts. And then you discover that the only way the fitter managed to get the seat on properly, is to put the seat on before installing! Bought a replacement for the upstairs loo, but absolutely no way I could contort myself to fix from the bottom. I have since discovered top fixing seats, so much easier. LOL i know that pain only too well. I think it would be easier if you didn't have a head, or alternately a head but no torso. |
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Post by EMarkM on Jan 30, 2023 9:57:37 GMT
You missed a bit of filler on the dog, I can still see a few black patches If that dog gets its anus poly-filled, I’m blaming you and calling Pornhub. |
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Post by dogbot on Jan 30, 2023 10:02:38 GMT
I got Croydex toilet seats when we moved in here for all three of the toilets because the seats on them were all rubbish. They're a universal fit and all three toilets are different makes and shapes and they all fit great. Super easy to fit, soft close, antibac treated.
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Post by nexus6 on Jan 30, 2023 10:08:20 GMT
If that dog gets its anus poly-filled, I’m wiping up, blaming you and calling Pornhub. |
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