http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com en Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:47:00 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/images/002/misc/rss.jpg http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=168606&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 for it... Most residential electric users, like YOU, can receive anywhere from $25 to
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]]> Home Repair Bill B Gone http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=168606 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171433&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:16:22 GMT Is it impossible to order these online for a sensible price? I can get an instant quite for new uPVC windows, any size almost any type with ease. I just want... Is it impossible to order these online for a sensible price?

I can get an instant quite for new uPVC windows, any size almost any type
with ease.

I just want a reasonably priced supplier for DG units to fix some existing
frames.

Been round the local glaziers - all coming up with what seem fairly high
prices of around 130 quid per square meter for 12mm gap 4+4mm toughened
glass, low-e.

Anyone got a web address of a DG sealed unit supplier?

Cheers

Tim
]]> UK DIY Tim S http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171433 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171437&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:02:13 GMT Subject sums up this thread. Independent on hot button issues, how much weight would you give a person that wants to get our government on FASB standards? ... Subject sums up this thread. Independent on hot button issues, how much weight would you
give a person that wants to get our government on FASB standards?

http://www.fasb.org/

Wes
]]> Metalworking http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171437 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171439&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:46:14 GMT I have a mitre saw that I don;t use for sawing anymore. I loaned it
out, and didn't get it back in very good shape. I have since replaced
it. I would like to know if I could replace the saw blad and put
sanding disc on it and use it for sanding; just like one of those
combination disc and belt sanders. The motor still runs good and all
I want to sand is balsa.
]]> Woodworking goodfella http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171439 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171443&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:45:56 GMT Of the electric outlets in my house, a few have a green substance that appears around the plug holes. The prongs on the plugs I insert in them gets this... Of the electric outlets in my house, a few have a green substance
that appears around the plug holes. The prongs on the plugs I insert
in them gets this green substance on them. It is rather greasy or
more like ink when I wipe it off. What would this substance be and
what can I do about it ?

= Paul =
]]> Home Repair http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171443 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171442&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:07:18 GMT I have a couple of Lazyboy rocking recliners. They are nice and comfortable. The only problem is every time someone sits in them, they take a small step... I have a couple of Lazyboy rocking recliners. They are nice and
comfortable. The only problem is every time someone sits in them,
they take a small step toward the wall.

The only thing I can think of to stop it would to be take a wooden
strip and screw it to the floor behind the legs.

I am hoping someone has an ingenious solution that doesn't require
drilling holes through my carpet.

Thanks
]]> Home Repair metspitzer http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171442 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171436&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:47:48 GMT On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:06 GMT, Snarky > wrote: > >> My Alcatroll Lie Detector(TM) pinged several times,...]]> Gunner Asch wrote:
> On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:06 GMT, Snarky >
> wrote:
>
>> My Alcatroll Lie Detector(TM) pinged several times, when I saw FakeNews &
>> WorldNutDaily among the links. Good to know it's working properly.
>
>
> Odd...NBC/ABC/CBS/CNN are the official Lie stations..
>
> Gunner
>

SO THAT's where you get your news. Good to know.

Dan
]]> Metalworking Dan http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171436 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171432&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:21:28 GMT Unsolicited plug for http://www.elementreplacement.co.uk/ if you're needing
parts for cookers etc - I used them for an element this week - very fast
delivery, very well-packed, fitted and worked perfectly.

Steve


]]> UK DIY Steve Walker http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171432 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171431&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:21:38 GMT As Mozilla FireFox seems to be suggesting I upgrade from FF2 to FF3 on
all my machines at the moment I actually took time to visit the "what's
new" page.
A most usefull feature is pressing "Ctrl +" or Ctrl -" zooms in or out
of a web page!
Brilliant for anyone that struggles to read the tiny text used for some
web sites.

HTH
Pete

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]]> UK DIY http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171431 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171430&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:08:01 GMT Thanks for your help with my question yesterday, all I need to know
now is;
I got 4MB (2x2) as an upgrade as the sites I looked on said that's
what the laptop (Toshiba Satellite Pro A120) would take, when I put
them in all I get are the flashing lights to say there's a memory
problem - tried both, one in one slot, then the other, original memory
plus one new, both new, left foot in, left foot out, everything.

Tried one of those sites that scans your computer and, according to
that the machine will only take a total of 2GB (one in each slot,
obviously) - so, basically, would I get the flashing lights showing an
error if I had too much memory on board?
]]> UK DIY Lino expert http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171430 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171435&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:00:07 GMT What size thread is on paint poles and broom sticks(shop brooms)? What size thread is on paint poles and broom sticks(shop brooms)?
]]> Metalworking http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171435 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171438&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:54:23 GMT I am looking to convert a bunk bed (one that separates into two twin beds) into one loft bed. I like the height of the bunk bed for my 6 year old but am... I am looking to convert a bunk bed (one that separates into two twin
beds) into one loft bed. I like the height of the bunk bed for my 6
year old but am concerned about the height of an actual loft bed. Is
it safe to simply leave off the bottom rail on the front part of the
bottom bunk or do I need to put an extra brace in the back?
]]> Woodworking jdderrig@landolakes.com http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171438 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171441&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:52:18 GMT I have to waterproof an outside wall,is ThoroughSeal the best product or is there something better out there?What kind of brushes are suitable for ThoroughSeal. I have to waterproof an outside wall,is ThoroughSeal the best product
or is there something better out there?What kind of brushes are
suitable for ThoroughSeal.
]]> Home Repair http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171441 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171429&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:38:56 GMT Hello,

I am thinking of buying a Grant boiler. I see they have a built in
pump. That's a shame because I only recently fitted a smart pump to my
system. Does it invalidate the guarantee if I swap it? I guess it
will.

Anyhow, I wondered since it has a built-in pump it probably has a
built-in bypass valve. I asked their tech. department and I was told:

1. no pump overrun is required.
2. it needs a bypass valve but this is not included in the boiler.

I was surprised at these. I thought all new boilers needed an overrun,
or is that only with gas boilers?

It seems strange that they have decided to fit a pump but not the
bypass. If they want to save money why not omit both? But to fit one
but not the other seems a strange choice IMHO.

However, what is puzzling me is why should it need a bypass valve if
there is no overrun? Surely the purpose of the valve is to allow the
overrun water somewhere to go?

Where do I fit a bypass valve? Right next to the boiler or do they
have to be 1 metre away due to heat (like plastic pipe does) or
somewhere else?

Thanks,
Stephen.
]]> UK DIY http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171429 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171440&goto=newpost Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:35:58 GMT I bought this house with an in-ground swimming pool 2 years ago.

Never had any problems until now.

It's a pool spa combination. About 10,500 gallons. Two skimmers. Two drains
(pool and spa) heater, floating chlorine dispenser, sand-filter and Polaris.
Pool is about 35 years old.

Just recently it started getting air bubbles coming out of one of the spa
input jets. I can hear some air going through the plumbing near the
filter/multi valve. I don't see any bubbles going into the main pump filter
basket.

The sand filter's pressure gauge indicates a small decrease in pressure
(approx drop from 17lbs to 16lbs) but when any leaves get in the pump filter
basket the pressure drops dramatically. (past 10 lbs)

I've also noticed more sand in the pool from the filter

Questions:

How can I track down the leak?

Could it be the valves gaskets?

Does a worn spider gasket on the multi valve cause sand in the pool and
could this be where I'm getting the air bubbles from?

Could the air be coming from a pump gasket?

TIA


]]> Home Repair retired53 http://www.homeimprovementbanter.com/showthread.php?t=171440