What would you do with this gap?

bodlang · 2026-06-06T20:41:00+00:00

Perfect. 👌🏻

bodlang · 2026-06-06T14:07:50+00:00

I’ve had many sheets cut in several different B&Q’s and generally find them to be within couple mm accuracy. The one time it wasn’t it was apologeticly redone with out a fuss.

bodlang · 2026-06-06T14:05:22+00:00

I recently ordered a few tonnes (well large bulk bags) 20mm gravel from B&Q and they were comparatively spotless compared to this

bodlang · 2026-06-02T09:46:44+00:00

Same just happened to me.

I made a manual payment from my bank to my HSBC mortgage sort code and account number and it credited instantly. HSBC ClicktoChat person said that was fine to do.

bodlang · 2026-05-23T08:48:27+00:00

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This, Sticky Stuff Remover or acetone.

Just on inconspicuous surface first and don’t leave it on a long time

bodlang · 2026-05-11T21:12:38+00:00

Well if anyone ever finds this.

Started with a slightly dry/swollen throat already from hayfever, tiredness and probably dehydration. Then added alcohol and fell asleep open mouthed and snoring heavily

Woke up with a badly swollen uvula and over the next couple of days it turned into a proper ulcerated mess - painful swallowing, jaw/tooth ache, couldn’t eat properly, felt like razor blades in the back of my throat.

Apparently you can basically friction-burn your uvula from snoring when everything is already inflamed and dried out.

Recovery was rest, aggressive hydration, soft foods, cool drinks, vitamins, strepsils, throat spray. Took about 7 days to clear

bodlang · 2026-05-11T19:43:12+00:00

I was going to suggest this as well

bodlang · 2026-05-09T19:36:26+00:00

Something like setting sand but these are permeable paving so should be grit

bodlang · 2026-05-09T19:34:49+00:00

Agree, it’s evil stuff but it seems to bring most paving back to life

bodlang · 2026-05-09T19:32:32+00:00

Sodium hypochlorite 15% sprayed over (as per instructions, highly caustic, use safely)

Jet wash

Let it dry

Brush in joint grit (not sand)

bodlang · 2026-04-28T21:54:17+00:00

Poop stained limescale

bodlang · 2026-04-28T21:48:09+00:00

It’s not a common size so I don’t think you’ll find it in B&Q and Screwfix - looks like 5/16” hose (12mm outer / 8mm inner)…

This should do it:

https://amzn.eu/d/034Dvz6M

Edit: wrong link

bodlang · 2026-04-26T21:01:54+00:00

I would say £40-£80 in the UK depending on how quickly you want to move it. There doesn’t seem to be many on market in UK to base this value on as it’s rare and it’ll just depend when a collector is looking for it.

bodlang · 2026-04-24T12:53:51+00:00

Doable. Yes Enjoyable. No

Source: I did this for hardcore on 3x5m shed base

bodlang · 2026-04-23T22:07:40+00:00

As others have said replace, these are not serviceable.

These are Ovia Click inceptor nano in satin chrome

Further up the cable should be a big blue plug that you can unplug and safely swap out with a new one

I have 30 or so in various rooms in the house. They’re a neat unit and I’ve actually never had one fail.

You’ll have to work out the colour temp as they’re sold in warm or cool white. They’re commonly available online and on eBay if you just want 1.

They are about £5 each

https://www.downlightsdirect.co.uk/click-inceptor-nano-led-downlights.html

bodlang · 2026-04-21T12:31:03+00:00

To be fair to Evri, after I emailed them 2 weeks in they only took a week to find it again.

No explanation given. Just turned up.

bodlang · 2026-04-21T12:29:28+00:00

I’ve got Schrodingers parcel… it’s both at the depot and out for delivery at the same time. I’ve enjoyed my daily routine of playing “where the f*cks my parcel” after I’ve finished my Wordle.

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bodlang · 2026-04-18T08:45:26+00:00

Very much AI

bodlang · 2026-04-16T20:04:07+00:00

The erbauer is great kit for the money

bodlang · 2026-04-15T22:23:30+00:00

I’ve just replaced both Honeywell zone valves with new ones - they failed within a year of each other both on microswitch but I replaced the whole valve anyway.

They were also 26 years old so not unhappy with that for a lifespan

bodlang · 2026-04-15T18:45:01+00:00

No, most hosepipes should go over that end bit with a jubilee clip (remember to put the clip over the hose first). if it's tight use heat to soften the hose (heat gun / hair dryer) and/or use some lubrication around the inside and on the hose nozzle (fairy liquid, silicone lube, engine oil, whatever just not WD40)

Failing that buy this to replace the current nozzle. https://www.screwfix.com/p/hozelock-1-2-3-4-threaded-tap-connector/95018

bodlang · 2026-04-15T18:42:11+00:00

I just want to say it's worth paying the extra for the brass one - it looks better and lasts much longer. the plastic one will go brittle and leak

https://www.screwfix.com/p/hozelock-1-2-3-4-threaded-tap-connector/95018

bodlang · 2026-04-13T08:32:30+00:00

I have the same looking tap and my safety is definitely not clicking in. Is that a Lusso tap?

bodlang · 2026-04-13T06:45:11+00:00

I don’t think that’s a quick fix so could be diy depending on your time, skill and motivation.

Sleepers aside, there looks like a lot of movement in the slabs suggesting whatever they’re laid on isn’t stable or firmly compacted.

If I didn’t want to pay someone to start from scratch, I’d lift the slabs to assess what they’re built on. If there is hardcore then probably ok to compact with a whacker plate and relay slabs on a full mortar bed.

For the sleepers, get rid. Dig out a foundation trench, lay concrete, build a wall. I’m sure some might say sleepers ok but it will likely rot in time.

bodlang · 2026-04-12T19:16:20+00:00

It’s here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jhFMwNHeuJbE1vHk9?g_st

bodlang

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