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Hot water cylinder not heating We don’t have hot water (electric hot water) now yes it could be the element, but i had a door sales man come to my door a week ago and I stupidly signed up for another power company. After talking with my Husband, we canceled this contract, change over... |
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Smartvent VS DVS vs SAYR Hey guys is any one of the above systems better or worse than the other? I won't use HRV due to their sales tactics. Have a quote from both SAYR and Smartvent for 4 outlet system and they are pretty much the same price. Any advice appreciated. Thanks |
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Lawn care winter our lawn is looking terrible now we are into winter,sort of yellowing appearing over lawn. does it need fertilzer and if so what does it need? |
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Ducted air con system versus Crying windows We a looking at getting a ducted air con system for our 1970 brick house with full height single glazing (everywhere). My question is crying windows, our house has exterior windows to 25% of the exterior walls and on cold nights at 4 degrees or below we w... |
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Dishwasher leaking while turned off After a satisfactory wash had completed and the door was opened, water slowly entered the machine and overflowed on the floor. The machine will not start now. I suspect that water has now entered the wiring in the top of the door. I was wondering ho |
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Chainsaw won't start Chinese 45cc chainsaw was running fine till recently, now won't start. Trouble shooting so far, I know it has good spark (removed plug and turned over engine while holding it against engine), good compression (tests at about 100psi) and I have removed and... |
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Can someone tell me what these plants are? I spotted these little green things growing between the cobblestones so I pulled them out and planted them in a growing mix. They are growing rapidly but I am wondering what they might be, can anyone help. Whoops! got to figure out how to add a phot |
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Remove machinery key Hi, Trying to remove the disc from a large disc/belt sander machine, where the rectangular Key has been driven deep back in the key way - so the disc is jammed on tight. I can't get at the back of the disc to try and knock it off. am I correct in thinking... |
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F & P 608 Top loader Code 131 It's an old machine but had been going well until this morning when it stopped , I think, after rinse and empty but not spun out. Great day but early sundown won't help dry a load of dripping wet washing. But anyway is it worth me even taking the back cov... |
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Bosch Dishwasher Dishwasher 22yrs old. Now when part way through hot wash it sticks in the one place and keeps washing. Moving the control knob slightly makes no difference. Would it be worth repairing, or is it time to say thank you and replace |
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Does anyone have a Robinhood Tilterhood Classique? I need the wee plastic panel that covers the light bulb on the above unit. Mine is old and has shattered but the rest of the unit works perfectly well. Is anyone out there replacing their old Tilterhood Classique and may have this piece I could buy? I hav... |
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Hrv should the hrv system turn off if there is a power outage?the key board is blank.a repairman will be here in 10 days and they have a work shop 3 ks away.not happy with the service but hrv does what they claim. |
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Changing batten lights to downlights or pendants Is this the sort of thing you must get an electrician to do? We are getting the stipple taken off our ceiling and I don't want to put the ugly old fly catchers up afterwards. I would love to replace with just downlights in the lounge or get a couple of ni... |
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Going to do research next time (interior paint) We got some renos done before Christmas last year and it all become a bit stressful time wise. Most tradies super busy at the moment I keep hearing. Anyway, the guy who painted the laundry and bathroom said Resene black white ok? And I was like yep whatev... |
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Feijoa tree dying. Hi after some advice please. I have 10 x 8 year old Feijoa tress, they are maybe 4 metres high, and have always been well looked after, healthy and well watered and every year have given an abundance of fruit. In the last 2 weeks o |
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The Repair Shop . Who knew it was dreamed of by a Kiwi. I love watching this show. especially Kirsten and her amazing ceramics restorals. And Will and his amazing wood restorals not to forget Phil and his metal work. Oh and don't forget Suzie with her leather work. p |
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Has anyone DIY stained thier exterior red brick? I'm wondering about changing the colour of my old 1970s red brick house. Painted brick requires regular maintenance, but staining last longer and leaves the bricks still breathable. Is this something that I can do DIY, or would I need professi |
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Toilet Cleaner Scam I have started a scam where I make my own toilet cleaner out of bleach, dish liquid, and maybe a little water. I just take the lid off a toilet cleaner bottle and put the mixture in. It is scamming the toilet cleaner companies out of money. Wo |
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Double Glazing - Existing Home Looking at double glazing my existing 1970's brick home in Hamilton. Ceiling and roof insulation but none in walls. Anyone out there gone through this process? Did it make a significant different to heating, condensation etc? Also |
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Hydrangeas. My hydrangeas are looking a little sad small flowerswould it be ok to give them some food now if i water it in wella Mine are looking great - seem to have some different colours to usual.I never feed them, just cut them back once a year, to about a foot from the ground, above a bud.Come back the about 4' high or more each year.I planted them up our long drive under ... |
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Pasionfruit ripening? Our passionfruit seems very slow in ripening this year, there are lots of them , and a good size but remaining green although feeling a little soft. Auckland area. |
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Newly dug Cliff kidney potoates mushy! It'll be the type.My jersey benne's also did this however the desirees don't and I cooked them both the same way - I even tried steaming the jersey's with the same result. |
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Rangehoods - any recommendations I have narrowed it down to 2 rangehoods I like the look of and the specs look similar - Robinhood RWV3CL6G or Pamco T4-11GLA-6. Both are glass canopy. Interested in feedback on reliability, noise etc |
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Plants in Pots Re pot annually in winter.By the way-you have come to the right place for comments and advice-the gardening folk here are really great,and very nice! |
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Tiling, grout and seal I use Sureseal - A silicone based clear sealer that comes in convenient aerosol form, it doesn't change any look of the tile or grout, easy to apply. just spray it on wait for it to soak in to the grout, cloth up the excess, then repeat.lasts about a ... |
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