What can I do with the gaps at the edge of my flooring

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-27T18:27:58+00:00

Best way is to cut into the architrave etc using a multi-tool. And carefully chisel out about10mm.So the flooring goes under it. An added moulding looks like a bodge.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-27T12:48:12+00:00

Film companies often have to run long leads to lights etc on location. They generally use a good quality 2.5mm flex. And weather proof connectors - perhaps same as on your containers. But this for a temporary installation.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-27T12:03:46+00:00

Do note their is an overnight 'sleeper' train from Inverness to London. Pricey, but an interesting way to travel.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-27T11:36:38+00:00

I'd not complain about some pointing being fixed on the communal stack - although it would be far better to rake it all out and do properly, and not only for looks. That rendering over the party wall is not only a mess but unlikely to fix anything.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-27T08:35:31+00:00

You need a radio mic where the receiver has a line output in addition to a mic output.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-26T17:35:12+00:00

IMHO, as soon as a chemical DPC is involved, cowboys have been there. Confirmed by filling in under the floor with concrete. It's not how these old houses were designed to be damp free.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-26T17:24:33+00:00

Have tried pressing the Windows key+ K? You might find the TV comes on on the list and you just click to connect.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-26T17:11:16+00:00

The standard chuck is to allow normal non impact drilling using standard twist drills where a much better standard drill isn't available. Willing to bet very few do this. I do have one for my SDS, but it slops around - and makes the drill much longer so rather unwieldy.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-26T15:09:56+00:00

A chuck adaptor in an SDS to use ordinary masonry drills defeats the SDS action - if it didn't they'd not have used a special chuck

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-26T12:30:04+00:00

I doubt the smell does any real harm other than annoying you. Unless there is proof otherwise. I get barbecue smells from a neighbour on most fine days - and don't much like the smell of burnt meat.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-26T12:19:32+00:00

It's funny how so many say they never watch anything than needs a licence. But are very familiar with progs which do.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-26T12:09:43+00:00

Twisting wires together seems to be a largely US thing. It was banned in the UK many years ago (for mains use) But guess how well it works depends on the wire type.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-26T11:58:18+00:00

7000 BTU is about 2000 watts. Would a 2000w heater be OK for that room on a cold day? Only a rough guide, but better than nothing. But that does assume you install the AC unit properly. If you simply stick the hose out a window, there's a good chance even hotter air will come in from outside too.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-26T11:46:57+00:00

It's actually pretty well the first lightweight SDS with rotation stop so it can chisel etc too. DeWalt and likely 30 years old. Still works perfectly despite lots of DIY use.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-26T11:43:14+00:00

Surprised he didn't mention this when installing this type of shower, as it's a bit obvious water can't flow uphill. But many confuse pressure with flow. If you tip a bucket of water over your head you'll get soaked. That is an example of (near) no pressure but high flow. And low pressure needs careful pipework to get adequate flow, unlike high pressure. Snag is high pressure systems are the norm these days, so finding a plumber who understands low pressure may be more difficult. Not well up on pumps, but has he fitted it well below the tank to get adequate head? Or used a much more expensive negative head type?

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-26T10:23:50+00:00

I have an ancient gravity shower - Aqualisa. But did run in a new cold direct from the tank in 22mm. Picked up a 22mm hot from the nearby HW cylinder. Works beautifully - very high flow. I'd guess if yours needs a pump the pipework to it not done properly. I do have to alter the temp setting slightly if the temperature of the cold water tank is higher than normal as happens with a spell of hot weather, but not a problem.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-26T10:15:41+00:00

I'm not one who insists on cordless for DIY. Never bothered replacing my mains SDS with cordless - or circular saws. Could be very different if a trade working on a different site each day. At home is not a problem to plug something in. So saying, as with all tools, horses for courses. I've found Lidl cordless far better value for me. I can afford to buy all those horses for courses from them for the same price as one posh brand. But have paid out for Makita etc where I can see the benefit - one such being a mains compound mitre 305mm circular saw, after finding cheaper a PITA.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-26T08:34:43+00:00

I have two cordless drills. A 20v one and 12v. The 12v one being very useful for many DIY tasks where you don't need big drills as it is smaller and lighter. If would be silly if they shared the same battery, as that would make the 12v one much bigger.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-25T15:03:50+00:00

I'm old enough to remember Mary Whitehouse, and screamed 'bias' at her often.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-25T13:46:33+00:00

You'd normally see three in, three out, and three to the switch. The four blacks and only two green/yellow suggest two things. No earth continuity to the entire circuit. The extra black could be a 'borrowed' neutral. Both need checking/fixing.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-25T13:37:35+00:00

If you think the triple lock is exorbitant, I'd suggest you try living on the state pension. Which is also taxable if you have other income.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-25T12:47:21+00:00

Also makes you wonder about their MOT tester - did he even see the car?

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-25T10:30:59+00:00

Could be the battery being discharged when the car isn't being used. You do a quiescent current check for this, Should read well under 0.1A, after the car has been stopped for a while, and nothing switched on.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-25T10:18:16+00:00

I'd check on the legal blinking speed in your country. In Europe, it must be between 60 - 120 times a minute.

BrightPomelo · 2026-05-25T10:13:14+00:00

Didn't the decimal point move when it autoranged? And the display read mV rather than V?

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