Home DIY

Can someone provide some wisdom on tabletop finishes (for a walnut coffee table). Something to withstand anti-coaster behaviour. My go to is usually Osmo Polyx, but would like something a little more durable for this.

Good news, they're pretty simple so it was likely something straightforward.

It should be fine as long as the maximum wattage is 240v x 13amp = 3120w

There's an osmo protector for surfaces that get wet. No idea if it's any good but osmo recommend it for bathroom floors.

This rubber sleeve thing connects my washing machine to the drain. I am connecting the waste pipe to a spigot on my new sink. What's the rubber thing called and where can I get a new one?

Edit: the external diameter of the hose is ~26.5mm and I'm looking for a rubber gasket/sleeve that steps it down to ~20mm for connecting to the waste spigot.

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Looks like a Friedland? Good work on getting it going again.

They are my go to doorbell brand, have barely changed over the years and super reliable normally, so I'm not surprised it was something simple.

I've got a NOS Underdome which sounds sweet - replaced another Friedland which sounded like the buzzer in a doctor's waiting room.

On some you can adjust the ring with the screw in the middle of the bell.

Yeah you can do that with ours, it's optimally tuned :)

Previous one that came with the flat was literally a buzzer. No adjustment possible and a horrible harsh BZZZZZZZZZ instead of a nice BBRRIINNNG.

Runs off the same 12v tranformer as before so an easy swap.

I assume you've looked into the limitations for 13A induction hobs. You can generally only run one ring at full power and you get quite a bit of throttling if you're using multiple ones.

It’s just a washing machine drain hose

It seems to be a bigger diameter than expected ) comparing to my dishwasher drain hose)

Polyurethane varnish? Not keen on it myself but it’s very hard wearing. Available from all your favourite brands.

Yeah I've been thinking on this but other than boiling I can't think of a time I'm running full power. There's seems to be enough reviews saying they work well within there limits.

Thanks, I'll do the maths but I think we're ok.

Its plugging the gas that concerns me, very mixed opinions on doing this yourself.

I got my gas fitter to remove my old gas oven and cap the gas pipe. Took very little time. Cost is TBC but probably an hour of labour so ~£60 maximum. If you're in any doubt why bother trying to DIY. I haven't read the regs but assumed it had to be done by a proper gas fitter. I'll be extremely surprised if it's legit to do it DIY.

It is legal to do your own gas DIY if you are a competent person. Exactly what makes you competent isn't defined in the legislation. You only need to be trained and registered if you are working on someone else's gas.

Should there be an issue - an explosion, for example, you may have difficulties with your house insurance.

I imagine you may have more difficulties than just insurance if there is an explosion!

Well, that’s true too. Lol

That's also true for other things, eg plumbing, which can go wrong in a way that causes a lot of damage.

I agree though that gas is probably best left to someone else. It's why I haven't taken apart my gas hob to try and fix the ignition.

London based, how much would I be looking at to hang 2 internal doors?

I was quoted £175 per door but that included new liners.

Cheers Dov. Do you have a contact?

No sorry, it came via my plasterer who is semi-acting as project manager.

@Vince gave me the contact details of Adam who he really rates.