http://www.diybanter.com A forum for diy discussions acting as a gateway with the finest do-it-yourself and home improvement newsgroups. en Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:02:24 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.diybanter.com/images/002/misc/rss.jpg http://www.diybanter.com http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=255837&goto=newpost Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:29:17 GMT Most residential electric users, like YOU, can receive anywhere from $25 to $200 a month in free electricity just by completing a simple application... Most residential electric users, like YOU, can receive anywhere from $25 to
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]]> Home Repair Bill B Gone http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=255837 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258347&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:58:29 GMT I'm now ready to pour my floor slab. 5 inch thick slab over 3 inch
kingspan.
I'm getting readymix pumped to the site. What mix should I ask for
(C20, ST4 etc) ?
Also, will I need reinforcment in this (fibres, steel mesh
reinforcement) ?
Thanks,
Simon.
]]> UK diy sm_jamieson http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258347 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258346&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:00:31 GMT I know this is DIY but I'm sure some of you will be able to give an
opinion .I have a wall that has been gyproc'd and emulsioned .but the
finish simply isn't right compared to the other walls and the ceiling
and when I did it I could not get it to a satisfactory finish and I
want a decorator to line it and then emulsion it . It is 2.3m x 4.3m
with no awkward shapes . There is a rad in the middle but presumably
that can stay .I have been quoted £330 in total with all paper and
paint provided by the contractor .Work to be done over 2 days ...

I'm in Glasgow..Does that sound reasonable?
]]> UK diy NOSPAMnet@gmail.com http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258346 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258348&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:48:07 GMT mdrusthum.blogspot.com mdrusthum@gmail.com mdrusthum.blogspot.com

]]> Metalworking baby http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258348 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258345&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:31:35 GMT just bought a pkt of £4 Araldite Rapid glue,got a stanly knife to cut open the heat sealed packaging...anyone guess what happened next? No I never... just bought a pkt of £4 Araldite Rapid glue,got a stanly knife to cut open
the heat sealed packaging...anyone guess what happened next?

No I never cut myself.


]]> UK diy George http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258345 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258344&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:48:05 GMT ..... at typical combi flow rates?

I've seen this mentioned somewhere but damned if I can find it.
Just trying to get a ball-park figure for rads feedable from each size.
TIA


]]> UK diy http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258344 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258343&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:50:00 GMT dunno where else to ask..I reckon to know, or have a book to describe MOST common fungi, but this one has me beat. Type: Some sort of boletus.Its... dunno where else to ask..I reckon to know, or have a book to describe
MOST common fungi, but this one has me beat.

Type: Some sort of boletus.Its in company with other boletes, and its
definitely a tube rather than gill fungus.

Size: Cap 5-15cm. Stipe similar and slender.

Color: a dead livid white. As white as any Amanita Virosa. Which it ain't!

Other distinguishing features: some slight veil..tubes are a little
greyer and darker than the cam or stem. Cap ages towards the tube color.

Location: deciduous woods on dampish clay over chalk type soil.

I'll take my camera next time.

I know of no dead white boletes at all...anyone know better?
]]> UK diy The Natural Philosopher http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258343 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258342&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:10:48 GMT Does anyone have information about steel square and rectangular hollow sections. There seems to be two types i.e. HotFormed and Cold Formed . Does... Does anyone have information about steel square and rectangular hollow
sections. There seems to be two types i.e. HotFormed and Cold Formed .
Does anyone know what the advantages are for one over the other and is one
more expensive.

Cheers

Don


]]> UK diy Donwill http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258342 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258341&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:02:29 GMT Hello again! Does anyone have experience of a Remeha Avanta Plus boiler? I was planning on installing a Vaillant Ecotech Plus 837, but have been... Hello again!

Does anyone have experience of a Remeha Avanta Plus boiler?

I was planning on installing a Vaillant Ecotech Plus 837, but have been
recommended (by a supplier) a Remeha Avanta Plus 35c. it seems to be
cheaper, and has a five year warranty on the heat exchanger and two year
warranty on all other parts with
the exception of the ignition/ionisation electrode.

Thanks for any comments!

Toby...

]]> UK diy Toby http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258341 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258340&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:06:42 GMT Hi all,

In the spirit of d-i-y I've taken the non return valve out of my Bambi
75/150 compressor and found out why it is leaking.

The actual valve is small rubber 'bullet' (10mm diameter x 10mm long)
that has a fairly light coil compression spring clipped over a
shoulder at the back and this 'bullet' is pushed against a conical
seat, initially by the spring than then the stored air pressure (~120
psi).

From close inspection it looks like something has been trapped in the
valve and formed a slight ridge in the rubber bullet face, stopping it
sealing properly.

So, on the grounds I've little to lose (I'm probably in for a new
valve anyway[1]), if I could gently hold said bullet in the lathe,
what sort of tool (hand or machine) would be most likely to get me
re-surface this without ripping it up do you think please?

The rubber is about the consistency of a pencil rubber.

An alternative solution could be a 10mm diameter rubber ball and I
could always turn a small nylon cup to carry the spring etc.

All the best ..

T i m

[1] My local Bambi dealer doesn't carry a spare valve so I've got a
bit of time to play. Also it seems a shame to throw away a perfectly
good, nicely machined and chromed brass fitting for the sake of a 10p
rubber valve. :-(


]]> UK diy T i m http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258340 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258336&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:52:15 GMT Imedia 2GB Portable Media Player with 1.3 MP Digital Camera:- Features: * Internal memory - 2 GB * 3 inches TFT color screen * Support... Imedia 2GB Portable Media Player with 1.3 MP Digital Camera:-
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More information please visit -
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* FM Radio: Yes
]]> Electronics Repair brendlong http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258336 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258335&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:55:32 GMT Hi. Any tips for straightening out a 25m coil of 15mm speedfit? Thanks. Arthur Hi.

Any tips for straightening out a 25m coil of 15mm speedfit?

Thanks.

Arthur




]]> UK diy Arthur2 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258335 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258339&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:26:41 GMT Majestec is a security screen doors and window grilles. Majestec products are superior than conventional bars and grilles. Our doors and windows may... Majestec is a security screen doors and window grilles. Majestec
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]]> Home Ownership MTC http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258339 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258338&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:52:35 GMT Anyone like weather station or weather clock . http://www.wellcomestore.com Anyone like weather station or weather clock . http://www.wellcomestore.com
]]> Home Ownership ttang28@gmail.com http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258338 http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258337&goto=newpost Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:26:58 GMT That time is approaching faster than I would prefer...

Anyone have either the cyclone rake or the tow-behind DR leaf vacuum.
I'm considering buying one or the other.

Have about 1.5 acres of lawn in middle of heavily wooded lot and get
*lots* of leaves. Some areas I can just mulch them with the tractor,
but it's hopeless in many sections unless I get out there every day
(not gonna happen). And if it rains, it's all over.

I have an old troy built chipper-vacuum that works pretty well, but
even with its good sized bag, I spend more time emptying the bag than
sucking up the leaves.

Interested in hearing from owners of either (or other brands) about
how well it works, any problems, etc.

I found one detailed review of the cyclone rake, but not much out
there on the DR unit.

TIA,

Paul Franklin

(you know what to leave out)
]]> Home Repair Paul Franklin http://www.diybanter.com/showthread.php?t=258337