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Plumber question - cistern leaking I have an old Caroma high level cistern, and the pipe which runs down to the pan is leaking. I pulled it apart and felt the two washers which I thought it would be, but both felt OK. I screwed it back together and it is still leaking. Should I be able to ... |
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Another Deck question,,,, Got a concrete path running along where we want to put a row of posts down, can we just bracket these posts onto the path, maybe on top of a piece of timber then attacth with a bracket ? Thanks,,,, |
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Plumber billing question that's the problem with getting a quote. The plumber has allowed for worst case scenario. If you just got them out on hourly rate and it took 3 hours he would only be able to charge it for 3 hours wouldn't he. |
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Question for Garden Guru's Each year I battle with a white fungi/mould on swan plants i am growing for next season, with a 30% loss. I spray anti fugal,and water them only in the mornings, but battle to keep them from being over come. They are in a sunny spot on racks facing |
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Acid Etch question - concrete I acid etched my concrete yesterday and now the forecast has changed and we are meant to get rain today. I take it I can't use the sealer now. Can I leave the concrete now till next summer and just re-etch it then? - |
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New Gib & Gib stopping question I know this is a how long is a piece of string sort of question, but would love an estimate for one room - average size double bedroom for someone to put up new gib and gib stopping as I have no idea - we'd remove the old gib and put in new insulation. In... |
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Replacing security light Question. Just wondering if I need to get an electrician to replace an existing outdoor security light or can I just do it myself. Broke one of the arm/holders when I was replacing a bulb. |
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Toilet question for plumbers The flushing mechanism in one of our Gala brand toilets is constantly needing fixing leading to kids not flushing and at the moment we have a blockage in it somewhere so that water bubbles up in another toilet when the washing machine is emptying and the ... |
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Waterproof grout in bathroom - question. I have recently had a walk-in shower built into my bathroom. The whole room is tiled. I am puzzled why the grout between the tiles changes colour (darkens) when it gets wet. I assume this is because the grout is absorbing water and not repelling it. Could... |
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Gerard Title Roofs Question We are building soon and the building company has given us Corona Shake Roof tiles. But after having a look at them on already built homes, we don't think it looks that great. We prefer the look of the Colortile style. But the building company said to us ... |
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Fuchsia question I have a few fuchsias in pots that I have just brought inside. questions are will they be ok inside overwinter and theres quite a few hairy roots hanging out the bottom can I cut them off or do i have to repot? |
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Repilling question So, one of the options suggested for putting drains in was to lift up the whole house, do any necessary repiling (including large piles to carry structural beams), and lower it back down again. However, the two front bedrooms that were added on in t |
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Leaky roof question and insurance Total newbie here so apologies if this is a silly question. And I will try and ring insurance company later if need be. If you have an old place, oldish roof and it looks like it could be leaking (some mould starting to appear on ceiling in be |
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3 speed ceiling fan question Situation, have been asked to install the generic ceiling fan with light in bedroom. comes with the horrid rotary 3 speed and off selector switch plate with isolator below. they have also got the compatible remote control with control unit tha |
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Flood water - Freezer urgent question. Morning all. I have two large freezers sitting in 12" of water. We did empty and lift them up six inchers in an effort to save them but the water came up quite high. The freezers have had no power to them for two days. Question: How long |
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A question for large garden owners What is the easiest and less time consuming way to fertilize your garden? Do you foliage feed or dig in compost, granules, sheep pellets etc? Any suggestions would be appreciated as my garden needs a really good feed and I have very little time to do this... |
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Heat transfer question If I bought a heat transfer system off trade me then who would I get to install it, a builder or an electrician ? I have a feeling it would be cheaper than going through our local heat shop; however, I would probably get quotes before deciding |
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Tree removal question (+ stump). Approx 25 foot tall oak, 50 cm approx across base. Easy access but next to a wall on inside. Any "rough" ideas of removal and stump grind costs. Thanks. PS: Not mine but a neighbours who wants me to pay if removed as it blocks my views (not his). |
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Tiled shower question Not gardening or DIY but here goes. Would you expect to see water seeping out from behind the silicone sealant around the floor/wall joint? It is a tiled shower with a ledge about 400mm x 100mm across one end. There is also water coming from t |
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Paint question. Hi we are going to paint our house inside and out and was wanting to no the best paint to use WATER based or OIL based? |
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Gib Repair Question Hi, I want to repair a hairline crack on a gib join using gib paper tape. My question is do I use Tradeset or plus 4? My thoughts were Tradeset under the tape and plus 4 over it. cheers. |
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Cherry Tree question I planted a stella cherry tree a couple of years ago. The main branch died, but then another branch grew up out of the ground. does this mean I will no longer be able to grow cherries from this tree? |
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Plumbing question I'm renovating my bathroom and my vanity has been removed. The walls have been lined with aqua gib and have been stopped. I've fallen in love with a wall-hung vanity but the holes of the plumbing of the previous vanity is through the floorboards. Question... |
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A fridge/freezer question for 'Pamow69'! Hi Pamow69, I have a problem with an F&P N500B fridge/freezer. The fridge is working fine, and appears to be defrosting itself fine. The temperature is correct at about 4°C. The freezer however is not cooling down the the correct temperat |
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A Tiling question. I am fixing a row of tiles along the wall at the back of a granite sink bench between the bench and the windowsill above. The spaces between the tiles and the long space between the tile tops and the sill will be grouted and the grout will be sealed |
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Home Alarm Monitoring question I have an alarm that is currently monitored by a useless company that frankly just takes $46 a month off me for nothing. Does anyone know a Securities Systems company in West Auckland that could make my alarm go to my phone if it goes off so I can monitor... |
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Question on electric cables in wall. I noticed when replacing some gib the power cabling between power outlets vary in size. Is this normal? |
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Bird song question. What bird sounds like a referee's whistle? I hear one here occasionally, at first I though children playing with a whistle. In Northland. |
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Ceiling batten spacing question. Ceiling is 35 degrees with 150mm beams at 1100mm centres. I want to fix ceiling battens (finger jointed 75x 40mm) under the beams and 10mm gib . What spacing should I fix the battens at? any advice much appreciated. |
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Question for paperhangers please. I have 10 meters of unpasted freeze to hang. IF i wanted to use Fullers PVA, can I dilute this with water? paste the wall or paste the freeze? or both? the walls are clean ,, semigloss water based paint |
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Replace gas cooktop question ? How easy is it to replace a gas cooktop ? Just a standard set of hobbs. (no oven) on a bench top . Is it a case of turning off the gas and unscrewing the hose fitting ? Or do you have to use a gas fitter/plumber ? |
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Gib stopping question. How do you get that godforsaken joint tape to stick on and not bubble? I was told a thin coat of plus4 then the tape then another thin coat straight over. It doesnt even try to stick. The wall seems to suck the moisture out of the plus4 before you get the... |
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Aluminium doors question I have a large set of bifold doors. They are to suit a wall with a 2.7 stud. Our house doesn't have a 2.7 stud but when I bought the doors I assumed it would be a straight forward job for an aluminium joiner to remove the top windows that are above the do... |
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Gardening Question on plant ideas We have a small area outside one of the lounge windows that gets no sun at all. All day shady. What are the best plants to plant if any. Keep in mind i am not very green thumbed lol. I went and looked around the garden center but really had no idea. Thank... |
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Deck extension question If you were building a deck extension partially over an existing concrete slab, is it normal to use a bracket and dyno bolt to attach the pile to the slab rather than cut a hole and dig and concrete the pile? |
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Chatham Island for-get- me-not question, please. I have several well established CI for-get-me-nots & they are just coming into bloom. I have the blue & the white, but have just noticed today that one (which was blue) has lovely pinkish/lavender flowers. Some of the flowers on the same plant are tending... |
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Electric Question I am setting up a small cafe, and have been offered a espresso coffee machine but it has a 20amp plug. can i run this off normal power or do i need 3 phase? |
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Question for Bearded Iris growers can anyone tell me why some of my beautiful irises have most unusual flowers with single thick petals.The flowers are insignificant. They used to be beautiful new cultivars with ruffled falls. Is this a genetic fault where the flower is reverting back to ... |
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Dumb question about peanuts I have a really silly question. I would like to plant some peanuts as an experiment. Can I plant the raw ones from the supermarket or have they been treated somehow? Thank you for being kind! |
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Compost bin question I have recently been given one similar to this,question is do I need a cover for it or can I leave it as is? Am wanting to build up a good compost supply as later in the year I plan to put in my own vege garden. |
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Seratone as shower liner question. If the bathroom is lined with aqualine/ water resistant cement board product, do you need to put 'spacers' between it and seratone or can you just glue it on? Diagrams that I've found indicate you need a 6 mm gap between wet-floor vinyl up the wall and se... |
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Tomato question A couple of my tomato plants have what looks like curly leaf. The leaves are not marked in fact a nice dark green colour but curling inwards. Not all leaves are affected, just the top ones. Plants are not quite a metre high at this stage. Any ideas/cures?... |
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Another compost worm farm question I have a drum with holes drilled in it and a tap in the bottom, I'm not sure what to call it really, it has tiger worms in it though and I'm pretty sure they're still alive. The liquid that comes out is black and quite thick like engine oil and smells rea... |
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Frangipani question hi,have two idential cuttings in own pots,just leaf-ing, one has normal straight leaf other has curving leaves[circluar] seems healthy is this normal or a problem,regards |
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A simple decorating question Sorry this is so simple I want to put a couple of things on the walls, small picture not heavy! and a mobile from the ceiling. What is the best thing to use? (please keep it simple it is such a long time since i did any of this, I can re |
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Fence question - how to stop kids climbing over I have a wire mesh fence to keep the dog in and today she was barking like mad. I went to investigate and found that a couple of the local feral kids had climbed over the fence and were checking out the contents of my garage. My question is; what can I pu... |
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Question on reinforcing concrete, is it necessary? I want to fill some areas beside the house with concrete.Approx 1.2m x 0.4m and 75mm deep. Do I need any reinforcing. It will have very little use. cheers |
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Commercial Strawberry growers- a question Birds seem to beat the home grown people to their crop unless they cover every inch. So how come they dont get to your big fields of them? or do they but you dont worry about them. |
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Moving a Hot Water Cylinder Question Anyone done it? Cost? We got a new one a couple of years ago. It takes up living space. I'm wondering about the potential and cost of moving it up into the ceiling (right above it) . Given it probably weighs as much as a large elephant even the poss |
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Gas hob question I've recently received one of these. We currently have an electric stove. Is it possible to use the 9kg gas bottles and change them or do I have to get the great big ones and if so how much to put those in? Any ideas please. I'm just looking at the cost o... |
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Question on fixing gib ceiling battens Hi, I am fixing wood gib ceiling battens. If I need to butt join some do I make the join over a rafter or beween the rafters? cheers |
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Dumb Blonde Dahlia Question - Cut Flowers I just have a question for Dahlia Lovers. Will a flower still continue to open and fill itself, if it is cut from the plant when only half open? Thanking you in advance. |
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Plumbing question I have 2 drain waste vents on my property. Both of them are PVC and don't have any caps on them. both are 100mm PVC. They were both done in 1986 when an extension was added and a new garage was built. The first one is at the back of the extern |
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Electric socket in bathroom question Hi all In the 2nd bathroom there is a heated towel rail that is hard wired into the wall, and there is an on/off switch. I want the towel rail removed, and I wanted to know if the existing switch, which is 300mm off the floor to the left of a vanity |
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Stupid question - insect Hi all, I'm relatively new to gardening but am pretty proud of my garden at the moment. However, this morning while I was weeding I noticed those little brown "clicky insects" - I really don't know their proper name -all I know is that we used to touch th... |
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Clear light stuff for a carport roof question The ribbed panels over the carport needs replacing, goodness me, I don't even know what its called! Can anyone enlighten me please and comment about what qualities to look for. The old stuff is brittle, lichen covered and probably very old. Thanks |
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Frangipani question I have a small frangipani which has grown many leaves on this year. Its only a 1 1/2yrs old.My question is if the flowers grow on the branches how do the branches form! Mine has one main "trunk" with all the leaves coming out of the top of the t... |
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Strawberry plant question Do you cut the runners off and plant them now for next summer! or do i do that later in the year!Also i got bugger all of my strawberry plants this year and they are a couple of years old. So should i even bother with the runners or just bin t |
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Mulching question I have a big pile of mulched gum branches and leaves.I've been told that I cant use it 'fresh' as a lot of plants wont like it. How long do I need to leave it before I can use it to mulch around plants, and are there any plants I should avoid ... |
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Feijoa Question My tree has huge feijoas which have now started to fall on the ground. But they are SO sour!Is this because of the dry summer!I still pick them up and hope they will ripen up in the bowl.I use most of them each year, cakes, chutney, desserts, and raw, but... |
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Picking Mushrooms question. I threw a bunch of mushroom spores in the veggie garden a year or so back. I tried to grow them from from one of those pack things you get from the garden centre, but it was a miserable failure, so I chucked the whole lot in the veggie garden.Today, |
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Newbie seedling question please Hi, i have high hopes of growing al my winter vegies from seeds with my kids. I am going to do it in egg cartons. I have the egg cartons and the seedling mix my questions are 1)are there seeds that you would recommend for a first timer that are easier tha... |
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Raised gardening. a question If you have raised garden boxes etc. Do you have to feed the dirt/plants with anything extra!Thinking about it for the future so need to do my homework on it. |
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Sparkie question - thanks. Cut through cable from stereo amplifier to mains plug. Repaired cable using hard plastic connecting block bought at electrical outlet and wrapped the block and cable with numerous layers of insulating tape. Is this safe - I though so but I got a "sar... |
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Wasp Funnel Trap Question. What is the best bait to use in these! I made one with a lemonade bottle, and put beer in it, ive tried honey in water and both are not much success, only trapping one or two wasps per day, im trying to keep them away from our grape vine, as they are atta... |
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Fence Question - Rural vs Residential Evening all, I wondering if someone could help me out.I own a property in Palmerston North.My property is classed as Residential.It backs on to farm land classed as rural. I want to get a boundary fence built.I just want a 1.5m post and |
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A question for paid Gardeners out there. What hourly rates do gardeners charge!Is it a flat rate.ie charge more for a real 'ruggered' job :-).Do gardeners take away the weeds or is that for the owner to dispose of.any help advice appreciated.Thanks! |
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Potato growing specialists! Gardening question Have grown potatoes for the first time . dug a lot up a couple of weeks ago, but some are pretty hard. others a bit green.Any suggestions why!(Live in Wellington and have had a rather warm summer)Many thanks |
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Sand question I want to buy sharp river sand but cant find it under that name. Bunnings, Mitre10 etc sell many types of sand but what is the equivalent to river sand |
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Canna/calla question please That's a canna and it might be easier to just divide the plant if you want more Just pull a chunk of the base off, as long as it has a new bud on it, it will grow as cannas are pretty hard to kill. The plants will die down over winter but come away ag... |
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Sandpit Question Building a sandpit out of treated pine, is it ok to leave in it's natural treated state or does it need to be sealed for toxicity purposes! |
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Gardeners - a question please. My husband and I do not have green thumbs, so need something that will look nice and not need us to help it grow. We need something for an area under our stairs that is also covered by oriental fencing, so a very shaded area.I want something t |
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Sweet peas a question how do i get more seeds to plant for next year! |
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Stupeid Question Bugger can't even spell stupid :) I'm looking at laying River Stone on a Garden that is 15m long by 2m wide. How do I work out how many cubic metres I need to order and does anyone know of a good supplier in Auckland!. |
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Question for Balclutha/Kaitangata gardeners Moving to Kaitangata soon from NI. What vegetables and fruit trees (prefer dwarf varieties) grow best in the local climate! Is the soil any good! |
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Strawberry question. First season planted, and had a fantastic crop. However, would like to know once they finish flowering/fruiting, do you leave them in the garden.for next season.!(Also read somewhere, where you remove the runners, !. and also plant in a different position... |
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Monarch butterfly question? probably a dumb question but how long do they live for!im wondering because i wanted to know if they return to the plants they hatched from. |
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Another cherry tree question. Are they meant to have cherries! |
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Cherry tree question With these cherry trees, what determines whether they grow upright or 'upside down' (in a weeping fashion).I have about 6 of these trees and some are weeping and some upright. |
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Lilies: a beginner's question This is the first year I have grown lilies. They look gorgeous at the moment. If I pick some for a vase, will that plant bloom next year! Do lilies benefit from lifting, or can the bulbs be left in the ground! |
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Cancelling sky question. If I cancel sky tv, can I receive 1,2 and 3 through the satellite dish or do I need a traditional aerial. Thanks. |
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A question for electricians re cable run? If running a new circuit of 2.5mm cable under a house, rather than clip it all with new clips, is it acceptable/legal to cable-tie it to an existing clipped run where the runs are together! |
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Berryfruit experts -a question about boysenberries I have a lovely boysenberry bush and the fruit is just starting to turn purple.I've picked what I can, and even though I've covered it with bird netting and am keeping a close eye on things, I'm losing some fruit to critters.My que |
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DIY tool question Hi that new power tool being advertised on TV at the Warehouse and Mitre10 that is meant to be able to do anything and everything!Does anyone have one!And if so how good are they and what did it cost please!I need something to do some cutting through hard... |
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Electrical Question Is it illegal to wire a rangehood into an existing oven socket! Im guessing yes.Thanks |
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A question about Cactus A friend of mine has the most gorgeous cactus with bight orange and purple flowers in her garden. The "leaves" are really long and it's a huge plant. With neither of us knowing very much about cactus I cut a couple of leaves that were holdin... |
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Curley leaf question. We planted 3 plum trees a bout 2 yrs ago. One of them hasa bad dose of curly leaf. I have sprayed it with Copper Oxychloride but it doesn't seem to improve. Don't know why the others are okay because they are close by. Am I doing the right t |
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Painting around Powerlines question Hi, I?? |
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Gib stopping question. I am doing up an old house and there are places where the gib has a few bumps and waves etc, not too bad, but I would like to improve it if possible. Can I just sand the paint and skim with Plus 4 then sand and repaint . Is this what a pro would do! cheer... |
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Marigolds question Should I remove the lead flower from those pottles of marigolds once they are planted!I don't mean those big common ones, but the smaller flower variety |
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Rangehood/Extractor fan Question I have just removed an old extractor fan over our cooker and begun installing a new one. I have removed the pipe from the hole in the ceiling (Single storey house) and it seems that there is no duct through an outside wall or through the roof. So for 15 y... |
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Rhodo question Have a large, oldish rhodo that was moved about two years ago and quite a lot of it has died back. Very few leaves, but its flowering so must be hanging in there. If I cut it right back, is it likely to help or will I finish it off! There are so many dead... |
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A question about tomatoes Has anyone here bought plastic watering trays for tomatoes! I think they were from Magnamail. No instructions with them. I have sat the trays over the tomatoes directly on the ground but they could get blown away if the wind is strong |
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Tomato Question: A couple of weeks ago, I decided to propagate some yellow sausage tomatos, and totally forgot about them. I noticed tonight that they've sprouted if I plant them out will I get tomatos this year or is it a waste of time! |
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Swimming pool question We are looking to replace our salt chlorinator can you recommend a brand and/or alternative system that you are happy with. |
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Plumbing Question Want to move wash house to theinternal garage cant see any waste water drains around,What would be needed to do this ! |
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Hydrangea Question I have some I bought as white ones and the first few flowers were pure beautiful white and all the recent ones are greeny/red and no white at all.What has happened and if I prune them do you think they will be white next season!Thanks |
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Runner beans question Not me, I just wind the lateral around the top wire along the line to stop it climbing into other trees, or over fences. I have noticed that if the top lateral is broken off earlier on when its growing, it will shoot out another one or two to replace itse... |
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Question about pruning a pittosporum? Cut it off at Ground level. |
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"overlooking and privacy" question - Auckland We've planted a tree that is going to pretty much block them from looking down on our yard in a year or two. It should look quite pretty from their side too (no I'm not being sarcastic). LOVED the Christmas/NY break and the peace and quiet. Th |
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Builders/roofers question Hi. Inside my roof cavity, I've noticed perfect virtical lines of condensation seeping through the building paper, that align with the roofing iron corogations. Does that mean the paper is stuffed? Only seems to be on the shaded side of the roof, and not ... |
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Question for Electrician My old 1920 bungalow still has its old wiring. After a visit for an electrician to replace lights, he said wiring ok for replacement but not for other work. My question is what work would be required to install heat pump. thank you |
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Electrical question! We currently have a 32 AMP mains limiter on our meter board and have been trying to get our power supplier to give options to increase it. Is the next option 64 or is there something in between? Thanks |
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Growing plants from seeds question. I am not a gardener so please forgive my ignorance! During lockdown I was browsing the seeds for sale category and bought a couple of packets. Apparently sewing them direct into the pot in potting mix isn't recommended but as I only have a dozen seeds in ... |
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Naive question about dual fuel ovens If the dual fuel oven is electric and gas (for the cook top), can I do the bottled gas: 1. from a 20kg cylinder 2. stored inside the house, or does it have to be what I normally see - a big cylinder on the outside of the building? |
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Novice tomato grower question My granddaughter brought home to me two beautiful big tomato plants from the supermarket - but I notice despite them looking very healthy tall and strong there are no flowers at all - can we do anything to encourage them to flower |
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Question for roofers . Do you have a technique for folding down the soft metal attached to the rolltop . I just seem to be playing wackamole even on a sunny day ,TIA |
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Plumbing question re pressure We have a gas infinity system but when the weather is as hot as it has been, there is a need for a cool shower, but the water barely dribbles out when on cold. How do we fix this problem? Any ideas? Thanks in advance |
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Another plumbing question, re pressure We have low hot water pressure in one tap (kitchen), but the laundry and bathroom are fine. The kitchen is the closest to the hot water cylinder, only a metre away. Talked with a plumber and he reckons it is head pressure, nothing can be |
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Xmas cactus question? I have 3 huge ones but this year not one of them has flowered anyone know why? Thanks. |
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Lemon tree question Hi, just bought a nice young lemon tree, it’s around 1/2 m high and currently still in pot. I have a place in garden that I would like to plant, (it’s not that well sheltered and will definitely be in frost zone) So wondering whether I should ke |
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Electrical Question Can You Install a new induction cooktop to an existing hard wired wall oven on the same circuit? the oven is 3000W & cooktop says 7400w to me this looks like a 40 amp or more power draw combined. And the fuse box for the range says 30A. My old cooktop use... |
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Paint question we have thin wood paneling in hallway which am wanting to paint over - slight vanish on it have given it a light sand and now want a sealer - would really prefer a sealer that is acrylic as I just cant paint with oil due to smell etc. |
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Tap Question? In my bathroom sink basin I have two taps and a spout, so three holes. My question is do I need to get the exact measurements I already have or can these be adjusted once someone puts them in for me? Also the taps I see that I like (second han |
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Flooring question.What can I use? We replaced a fitting in our bathroom. Now we have a small gap (about 3 quarters of a centimeter) in our lino. We are about to put the house on the market & don't want to replace the perfectly good lino. We need some sort of edging that's flexible, maybe ... |
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Ok painting question DIY or paying someone, does it need waterblasting, windows-eaves- doors etc? |
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Question for sparkies. I have had a newly bought cheapo Toncon inverter DC tig welder sitting around unused for around a year and have decided to get it up and running. All power outlets in my shed run through an old fashioned isolating transformer via a portable distribu |
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Painters.a question I think i've screwed up. I have stripped back the sash windows in our villa and re painted them, undercoat and top coat and i dunno what i was thinking but i've done both sides in water based enamel. Has anyone used it outside before? Must have had a tota... |
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DIY Question on Tiling. Can I ceramic type tile over vinyl on the floor. I am worried if I strip the vinyl up it will tear the particle board apart and make a big mess. The vinyl is in good nick and laid solid, no bubbles, loose spots etc. Can I sand it or just lay straight on i... |
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Rangehood question please HI all, just have a question please. I removed an old rangehood. I then got my kitchen plastered and painted. I now would like to install the new rangehood but I have been told that the plug should be moved and put behind the flute. I didnt realise I had ... |
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A plumbing question. Please see this photo: https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/687403605.jpg I glued up this length of pipe but no |
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A Plumbing Question also - When we built our home we included an old style bathroom with antique fittings. We have a shower in that room that is a wet area with a curtain around it (floor length). We live rural and out water pump to the house died and we replaced it with one of sli... |
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Acid washing concrete question I am having some concrete laid around a pool area and am thinking of acid washing it to give it more grip and stop it being so slippery. I already have paving as a border around the pool and don't want to get these damaged by the acid wash. Wondering if a... |
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Idiots question for the day! I'm posting here because I "know" a lot of you and whilst I know my stuff on my chosen subject - I'm hopeless when it comes to certain things - mostly technology! Not that this is what you could really call technology - . but here goes. Yesterday my |
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Agave Attenuata. FREE and also a question please https://worldofsucculents.com/agave-attenuata-fox-tail-lions-tail-swans-neck/ |
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Weatherboard question. I need to buy some new weatherboards, but I can't seem to find any that fit what my house has. It has bevelback profile, and between 170mm and 180mm between the exposed edges. And thickness is 20mm. I see 185mm wide weatherboards for sale on here. But sur... |
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Heated towel rail question. I want to fit timers on 2 heated towel rails in bathrooms. Both are hard wired. Can I change them to a socket, then plug the timer + towel rail into the socket? |
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Christmas lilly question Thats a shame. I just love Xmas lillies. The perfume is like no other. |
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Electric lawnmower question I have an electric lawnmower (a green Viking ME 400) It has been working well for years but recently the blade stopped turning, however the motor hums. I think it may be a loose connection as I undid the housing and wiggled some wire connections, put hous... |
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DUX QUEST question Does any one know when they stopped using this? |
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House insulation question/opinions needed Just after opinions please. we have a 50s stucco house with a 9 foot stud. When we bought the house 2 1/2 years ago we put insulation in the ceiling and underfloor. We only have a heatpump (which I hate) the house is still bitterly cold in winter. We have... |
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Heat pump question? I have a Toshiba heat pump and just noticed the front panel isn't liftinf when it's being used like it normally does. The airs pumping out and cold, but unsure if the front always lifts - thought it did but thinking maybe I just don't take not |
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Hot water cylinder size? and tapware question? about to upgrade to a mains hot water cylinder - pluber has tried to upsell us to a 250l cylinder rather than a 180l - we are a small family, 2 adults, and 2 year old - is a 250l necessary? also, has anyone tried to powdercoat bath taps? we ha |
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Plumbing question; washing machine drain NZ plumbing question; can a washing machine drain hose be connected to the under-sink trap, similar to a dishwasher? |
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Question for builders regarding vehicle usage howdy, my son is a newly qualified builder and his boss has him out and about doing jobs, he is having to use his own ute but gets no money for using it and what concerns me the most is the vehicle doesnt have commercial insurance so if he has a accident ... |
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Gas hot water system question Almost exactly 5 years ago I had my gas HWC replaced. The bill (Rheem cylinder, lots of fittings and labour came to $3k). One of the replaced items, an expansion valve, has started leaking out the drain pipe - a steady dribble. Is 5 years a reasonable lif... |
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Alstomeria question I have inherited some nice alstomeria plants that are currently in pots. Is now the right time to plant them in the garden and how big may they grow? I am in Nelson. |
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Help hot water question this morning shower was warm and then went to no hot water - went to switchboard and hot water switch had turned off - rcd were fine. we turned hot water switch back on and thought would heat up but is still cold - any ideas please - help! all neighbours ... |
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Retro double glazing question Hi we recently had double glazing retro fitted to most of our house, I’ve gotten up this morning to find our aluminium frames with some condensation on, just wondering if this is normal as I was under the impression that double glazing was supposed... |
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Question for window gurus my son is looking at replacing the windows in his house, he has been told by a window rep that was having a measure that because the current windows are only 700mm up from the floor they have to be safety glass on the inside pane of the double glazing, ye... |
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Plumbing Question. Nefa Valve I have a low pressure hot water system that has a Nefa pressure relief valve instead of a vent pipe. This has been leaking which has given me a horrific power bill, like having a permanent dribbling hot tap. Should I replace it, or are repair kits |
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Hot water cylinder electrical question The fuse blew , the element is 2000 watt is it a 10 or 15 amp fuse wire replacement? |
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HWC expansion valve question tricky question. I have a mains pressure HWC with a low pressure coil inside hooked up to a wetback. The HWC also has a temperature gauge about half way up. I lit the fire and let it rip for a few hours. The temperature gauge reached about 75 degrees ( so it would have be... |
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Swan Plant question I do not have a green finger touch (more like a finger of death ! ) I purchased 8 young but established swan plants about 2 - 3 months ago to get them 'big' for the summer to attract the monarch butterflies. I put them in my greenhouse which I purchased e... |
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Masport F3000C fire question Does anyone else have my problem. Dust is everywhere in the room. Chimney is cleaned regularly, door seal is fine, dry wood burned. No smoke is emitted when the door is opened and no holes in the firebox. Why then does the paintwork particularly the ceili... |
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Electrical question I have 2 outside lights that can be turned on from two single inside switches. I want to add a third light that will turn on along with the other two lights. My question, is this a simple job for DIY’er or will it require an electrician? The light ... |
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Quick electrical question Does the neutral (black coloured) conductor on a light switch loop connection need to be swapped to red with tape or heatshrink or can it be left as black? |
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Another electrical question please On our rental that tenant left in a disgusting state, we are now paying the power whilst doing repairs, but on the meter box it does not say which switch for hot water and the last bill is quite large (for an empty place) how do I know which switch to tur... |
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Standard Roses question please Thinking of planting standard roses at the front of house, like a feature - thinking red/orange or yellow might be quite effective - I have always had Iceberg roses. Would appreciate suggestions of names of roses in effective colours - they need to be qui... |
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Fluorescent lights, question ? https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/837580057.jpg what is this item and what does it do ? |
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A question about spray marker dyes. I have been using Been There and before that Been There Done That. over twenty years. however I recently bought "New Formula" Been There and first use my sprayer clogged up and as I pumped it trying to clear it the vacuum container exploded just missing m... |
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Electrician Question Currently we have an electrical cooktop (solid rings) and wall oven right next to it. We are going to renovate the kitchen and move the wall oven elsewhere so yes it will need s new electrical feed. My question is about changing the current co |
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Soak hole question Am putting in a soak hole about 3 metres deep ,boulders in there,used to be cover that you put over the boulders to stop shit draining into to there,buggar cant remember name off product,anyone know,,thanks |
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Unusual? question for the plumbing experts How common is it for a plumber's sewer unblocking machine to 'go the wrong way', smash through the back of the client's toilet pan, water blast the walls and ceiling, and flood the floor? TWICE? On different occasions. Second time, yesterday, |
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A Building Consent Question Please I have a 100 year old cottage, I have a section of about 3 m by about .7 m on the south side of the bathroom (poor access / can't be seen as is hard on the boundary) which I need to reclad - the current cladding rotton and falling off. For budget and long... |
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Knife sharpening Stone Question. I have an unused India combination IB8 oil stone. It says 'pre-oiled precision surfaced' on the package. Would anyone know if you can use water as a lubricant or do I have to use oil. TIA. |
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Question for any electricians please Why would I have very hot water coming out of my kitchen taps but not out of the bath taps. I only have the one cylinder in the house |
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A question re separate earthing cable for lighting I can't find a definitive answer in the AS/NZ 3000 regs for this: Scenario: An older house with twin 1.0mm TPS without earth, run for all the lighting circuits. Proposed new light fittings at some points have exposed metal so a separate |
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