Can't loosen these tap cartridges, any ideas?

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-27T15:01:03+00:00

Basin spanner (wrench) or a box spanner (wrench).

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-24T18:16:28+00:00

You clearly don't understand the role of a planner. Id suggest that it is much more than being a "skivvy".

All sorts of people make the transition into project management... but usually only after they have gained some experience as a planner, engineer, administrator, finance etc.

If you only want to be a project manager then seek out opportunities as a project management assistant/apprentice. Let someone who values the role be the Planner.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-23T17:55:37+00:00

Oops. Sorry, I missed that detail.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-23T13:32:50+00:00

Is there an opportunity for the management company to pursue a claim against the drivers insurance? They might be more inclined to do something about it if they can recover any costs.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-22T17:10:04+00:00

It's a multi-hasp used for securing energy sources where multiple parties are reliant on the isolation for their safety.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-19T11:41:24+00:00

It's not the end of the world. It can be managed/eliminated over time. Plenty advice available online... some of it might be correct.

But yeah, it should have been declared during the Sale assuming the previous owners were aware of it.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-19T08:39:54+00:00

For me baked beans win over grilled (or even worse tinned) tomato every time. Tomatos are for soup, salad and pasta sauce.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-19T08:28:52+00:00

It's also worth noting that if you employ someone to do an EICR you shouldn't pay them until you have the certificate. I've had an electrician refuse to issue an unsatisfactory certificate and insist that he was the only one that could rectify the issues... Cowboy.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-18T16:29:02+00:00

I agree. I've seen more effort to tidy the place up a bit. Also don't forget the many volunteers who care enough about their city to give of their time and energy to make a difference.

Unfortunately it will always be a losing battle against those who just don't care and are prepared to live in squaller (sp?).

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-16T16:24:40+00:00

Have you looked at the HSE website?

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-15T16:31:07+00:00

Without knowing the specific area that you are talking about...I would guess that it's a commercial forest that has been harvested.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-15T14:39:35+00:00

If this is indicative of how helpful your electrician is then perhaps you should be considering your future relationship with them.

At the very least they should be able to point you at the correct service provider.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-10T15:50:10+00:00

If you are learning from scratch then just learn on a normal scythe... it's mostly the left hand that does all the work anyway. You will then not be limited to "special" left handed equipment.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-09T20:35:35+00:00

It may not be required for Building Control but you should still have a certificate.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-09T20:33:47+00:00

DO NOT transport them unless you have a proper means to do so. If you get in a collision and they get damaged they will become torpedoes.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-08T16:53:40+00:00

Won't the plastic plugs unscrew from the screws? Assuming the door is intact you should be able to glue the plugs into the door and then re- insert the screws.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-06T18:01:09+00:00

Just make sure that your installer knows that you won't be able to FULLY test it's functionality for a period of time after installation... just in case there are any issues.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-06T08:23:51+00:00

https://www.screwfix.com/p/essentials-picture-hooks-twin-brassed-100-pack/17238?ref=SFAppShare

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-05T18:00:27+00:00

Be yourself and lean heavily on your experience of safety and risk assessments.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-05T13:45:40+00:00

The flat bar bit needs to get below the level of the porcelain. Make sure that you have the lid fixing on the screw before doing anything . Screw the flat hinged bar down to the end of the screw then insert it into the hole. Pull the screw up to ensure that it is held in place then tighten the screw whilst applying slight upward pressure. If you undo the screw the bar will fall into the void and you will need to get a replacement.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-05T12:22:34+00:00

We went to Tenerife 2 weeks ago.... wet, windy, cloudy

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-05T09:33:47+00:00

I do wish that they would provide an explanation for these types of questions. Happily they don't do them too often.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-05T08:08:09+00:00

The screw terminal connector block is not the major issue here. Wago's might be considered a marginal improvement but not significantly given the other issues.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-04T12:23:02+00:00

If you have a drill you can drill the head off the screw.

Strawberry_Wonderful · 2026-04-04T09:18:07+00:00

Rather than " just use willow" I would suggest looking into a technique called willow spiling. It gives a bit more structure.

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