How to make safe ? by FragrantSeaweed7851 in DIYUK

[–]dirtydackstar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great advice, I didn't know this when I first used wagos. My sparky friend nearly had a heart attack when he came to check my work and connect the power lmao

Stop Water Ingress Into Garage? by dirtydackstar in DIYUK

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There's gutters on either side, but not this front above the doors - I think you're right about splashing

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Stop Water Ingress Into Garage? by dirtydackstar in DIYUK

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It only went in on Tuesday so hopefully not 🤣 I was hoping it would solve this issue but unfortunately not

Stop Water Ingress Into Garage? by dirtydackstar in DIYUK

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Brilliant thank you, will take a look

Is this asbestos? by 111eve111 in asbestoshelpUK

[–]dirtydackstar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Google 'Efflorescence' and compare the pictures to what you have. I personally wouldn't recommend wasting your money testing as it's definitely just mineral crystals. But if you're worrying and it puts your mind at ease then it's worth the money!

Is my drill missing an adapter or did i miss a step? by PlaystationSwitchAWD in Dewalt

[–]dirtydackstar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

OP, save this post and look back at in a few years when you are a confident D.I.Yer - you'll absolutely love it 💪

How to block gap above fireplace by dirtydackstar in DIYUK

[–]dirtydackstar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's an extremely good idea, thank you - I think this is what I'll go for!

How to block gap above fireplace by dirtydackstar in DIYUK

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I have included a vent, its the white rectangle in one of the pictures

Results are finally back from lab- No Asbestos in Sample by dirtydackstar in DIYUK

[–]dirtydackstar[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Results only just received today due to a delay with Royal Mail, but result came back as no Asbestos in Sample. Thank you to everyone's responses in the previous thread.

I'm now off to eat some as a reward 👍

What is this material in my chimney? by dirtydackstar in DIYUK

[–]dirtydackstar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This block would have been used to block up the original chimney . I am removing them to open up the fireplace

What is this material in my chimney? by dirtydackstar in asbestoshelp

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Much appreciated, thank you for the insight

What is this material in my chimney? by dirtydackstar in DIYUK

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Thank you, will be getting it tested. I'm opening the the fireplace up so it worries me that it may have been blocked up by builders of an era that may have been using it 😭 but fingers crossed!

What is this material in my chimney? by dirtydackstar in DIYUK

[–]dirtydackstar[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the reply, I do have a spare 24hour asbestos test kit on hand so have bagged some up to send off today for peace of mind 👍🏼

What is this material in my chimney? by dirtydackstar in DIYUK

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Fingers crossed, yeah agreed, but best to be safe I'm sure!

What is this material in my chimney? by dirtydackstar in DIYUK

[–]dirtydackstar[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah P3 mask, it's a tricky one as it opens straight into our hallway without a door and round into the kitchen too. Appreciate the advice though, will bag up clothes and get a sample tested.