Maintenance & Repairs - May 2007

Please can anyone tell me where "gate valves" are fitted in a central heating system. I have had an excessive bill from a plumbing company who did very little other than mend a leaky pump. They have charged me £141 inclusive of VAT and I think this is excessive. They claim to have "supplied and fitted new gate valves to boiler". As far as I am aware it was just the pump that they repaired - about an hours work at most. How much is reasonable for this job?

2007-05-13 09:22:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking of retraining for a career change & am wondering how physically demanding & dirty the work can get.

2007-05-13 08:03:25 · 7 answers · asked by Quasimojo 3

orginal position - about ten seconds later - what's wrong? Thanks for your help!

2007-05-13 07:55:00 · 7 answers · asked by new at this 1

One blade I turn by hand the other one is froze up from the pully down,sprayed with wd 40 but no luck

2007-05-13 07:26:38 · 3 answers · asked by Larry m 6

Someone took a bit of a dislike to my boyfriend last week, it seems. Went out one day to find his car keyed (it's dark red metallic paint) and it seems like someone tried to break into the house too; one of the UPVC kitchen windows has a couple of small chips in the glass and some kind of marks that looks like someone's tried to pry open the window with a screwdriver or something.

How can we fix all this and how much will it cost?!

2007-05-13 07:20:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

This happened once before, but we used drano and the problem fixed itself. We tried that this time, to no avail.

2007-05-13 06:11:05 · 4 answers · asked by juice740 1

2007-05-13 05:41:53 · 2 answers · asked by KEVIN K 1

2007-05-13 05:39:46 · 2 answers · asked by KEVIN K 1

2007-05-13 05:37:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-13 05:24:25 · 4 answers · asked by tater71984 1

I have a chair boil gas grill when i light one side of it the flame gets real big and hot but when i turn on the other two burners the flame gets real low like its not even on. I have a full gas bottle and i just dont know how to fix it. does anyone have any ideas?

2007-05-13 05:01:38 · 3 answers · asked by david_farmer21 1

2007-05-13 04:48:28 · 4 answers · asked by Mike J 1

i have a riding lawn mower that need a drive belt put on it and i can not find any direction on how to put it on, it is a old sears and they don't have the book anymore and i have been on the net and nothing, the mower still runs and cuts great just needs belt and i want to keep it. just need to find directions so i can do it my self.

2007-05-13 04:25:50 · 1 answers · asked by ulookin22000 1

we have a 6000 sq foot house with 6 baths - so what? only one person can shower at a time - also the water pressure decreases if some one flushes one of the toilets - i replaced the pressure regulator - no change - would getting an indoor tank or an extra water heater help?

2007-05-13 01:03:50 · 8 answers · asked by Douglas M 2

i have no water coming out of my cold tap in hand basin, but all other taps work fine.

2007-05-12 23:59:37 · 9 answers · asked by bevmum 2

something that could cover concrete for example? I need a product that is quick drying and is some kind of paint that is flat matt with a worn black textured feel that looks like tarmac.

any suggestions folks?

thanks

2007-05-12 23:58:29 · 8 answers · asked by Joe 1

i need outside doors and floors and heat and ac

2007-05-12 18:22:59 · 6 answers · asked by copperkentucky 1

I own a 35 year old house that has never been updated. I can handle minor repairs but am becoming overwhelmed with bigger things needing attention. Any state or local programs to assist homeowners with repairs so the neighborhood doesn't lose property values? Who do you call and ask?

2007-05-12 18:21:00 · 5 answers · asked by dizzkat 7

Sometimes when the toilet is flushed the water heater in the basement will make a loud banging rumbling noise and also when the bathroom faucet is turned on it will occasionally do it. Does anyone know what is causing this?

2007-05-12 15:51:08 · 5 answers · asked by newshell 1

Toilet was clogged, i used a plunger all is well. on final "plunge" i heard a rattle i look and there's white porcelain(?) ball rolling around - i stuck my hand down there and pulled it out and that's just what it looks like. Is it supposed to be there? What does it do? Should I put it back? Any ideas why it would be there in the first place? Thanks!!!

2007-05-12 15:30:31 · 8 answers · asked by jnugent7619 1

2007-05-12 15:23:54 · 3 answers · asked by B 2

The battery is good. The starter is good. It has always dragged but then went on and fired up but now it won't.

2007-05-12 14:44:23 · 5 answers · asked by BigDaddy D 1

i have a 40 gallon electrical water heater tank at my business. should i turn it on only during business hours (10am-7pm) to save energy?

i thought heat loss from the tank always occurs unless there is something else that i am not aware of.

2007-05-12 14:26:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to repair part of a broken bed frame made out of wrought iron. What can I use other than welding that will hold the weight of the mattress.

2007-05-12 14:04:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.karcher-usa.com/support/downloads/pdfs/usermanuals/5961-7310.pdf
this is the kind that I have. the water is leaking right where the trigger is on the spray gun.

2007-05-12 12:45:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had it going for a week. Am kinda wondering that the electric biil will be high with it on. Was thinking just to turn it on a few days at a time and when were swimming. The pool has a cover. Any suggestions?? tips??

2007-05-12 12:43:28 · 3 answers · asked by Julie 4

This has been increasing over the last month. We have a new home, only 15 months old. Now, the kitchen faucets starts spitting water out and then goes constant. It is obvious that air is in the system, but how do I get it out, and where is it coming from. The problems seems to be getting worse.

2007-05-12 12:34:35 · 5 answers · asked by Bruce U 1

Ok, the only way I can start my lawnmower is remove the plug and spray some starting either inside the engine and put the plug back in and it starts right up and after its warmed up it starts fine. The plug is brand new so thats not the problem ? Anyone have the solution to my problem THX John

2007-05-12 12:25:48 · 5 answers · asked by John N 2

2007-05-12 12:06:38 · 1 answers · asked by pathuang 1

2007-05-12 11:13:17 · 6 answers · asked by the5x5group 1