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General Discussion Area / Wood burning stoves

« on: 09 October 2014, 02:00:14 »

Hi all.

Just wondering whether anyone on the oof has installed a woodburning stove or similar? I would like one but don't know anything about them or the installation/running costs. I know they are expensive to buy and I guess that the flue would be really expensive to install.

I have a chimney where I live and it's an old house and some of the neighbours have solid fuel heating. I removed an old gas fire some months ago and what is left is an old solid fuel fire back.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Kate

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Cars for Sale & wanted / Omega Wanted. Any considered but must have MOT.

« on: 19 September 2014, 20:00:47 »

Hi All.

I'm looking for another Omega. I'll consider any as long as it runs as I'm on a low budget as usual.

Thanks very much.

Kate

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General Car Chat / Miggy Valuation

« on: 30 May 2014, 19:15:33 »

Hello oofers.

I'm struggling with money so thinking about selling my mig until things improve. Can anyone give me an idea on how much to ask for on gumtree etc?

Black Omega Elite Auto 3.0 W(2000) Estate

157000 miles on clock
Black Leather
Cambelt done in March 2014 by DLK
Some service history
MOT until March 2015
Taxed until end July
One rear wheel bearing recently replaced
No oil or coolant leaks
Bodywork generally very good

Bad points

ABS and TC lights keep going on and off despite having a used ABS ECU fitted recently (I have a spare which I assume will need fixing but I'm not sure
Tyres will need replacing soon
Boot carpet is missing

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General Car Chat / FORD FIESTA 1.4Tdci

« on: 27 May 2014, 21:30:09 »

Can anyone tell me if this car is worth repairing?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-FORD-FIESTA-1-4Tdci-/201097469305?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ed257dd79

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General Discussion Area / Omega Estate on Ebay, Ex Surrey Police, Buy it Now £50

« on: 25 May 2014, 22:28:10 »

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General Car Chat / Citroen C5

« on: 25 May 2014, 21:27:26 »

Hi all.

I got some rent money back and was thinking about getting a second, more economical car for a while.

Has anyone got any experience of the Citroen C5 diesel? They seem quite cheap to buy.

Thanks.

67

Cars for Sale & wanted / Omega Elite F/S

« on: 20 May 2014, 14:24:14 »

Black Omega Elite Auto 3.0 W(2000) Estate

• 157000 miles on clock
• Black Leather
• Cambelt done in March 2014 by DLK
• Some service history
• MOT until March 2015
• Taxed until end July
• One rear wheel bearing recently replaced
• No oil or coolant leaks
• Bodywork generally very good

Bad points

• ABS and TC lights keep going on and off despite having a used ABS ECU fitted recently (I have a spare which I assume will need fixing but I'm not sure
• Tyres will need replacing soon
• Boot carpet is missing

Car drives really well. Only selling due to financial problems. I'm being forced to get a smaller car for a while until things improve.

I am willing to deliver the car if the buyer pays for the costs involved.

£900

Thanks.

Kate

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General Discussion Area / DIY Question

« on: 12 May 2014, 11:22:25 »

 Hi all.

I've bought a new composite kitchen sink and a monobloc tap. I wanted to have a go installing it myself, the problem is that the sink doesn't have a hole for the tap.

I've have a drill bit set but non of the drill bits are any good for this job due to being the wrong size and type.

Does anyone know what I should do?

I don't want to ruin the sink.

Thanks very much.

Kate

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General Discussion Area / Poor Workmanship

« on: 28 April 2014, 19:10:00 »

I recently moved into a council property in Looe, Cornwall  Unfortunately, about one third of the kitchen tiles were missing. I reported this to the repairs section.

The workman who was sent to do the repair informed my housemate that he could find a good match for the missing tiles. I think this poor man must be colour blind.

This is the result.

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General Discussion Area / Windows 7

« on: 23 April 2014, 20:43:15 »

Hi all.

I'm running Windows XP Pro and would like to upgrade to Windows 7.

What's the best way to do this? I'm on a very tight budget. Is this new software expensive?

Can I upgrade XP or do I need to do a fresh install?

Thanks very much.

Kate

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General Discussion Area / How to disconnect a gas fire

« on: 20 April 2014, 15:19:30 »

Dear Oofers.

Would it possible to disconnect a gas fire myself or do I need a registered gas fitter?

People online say it's easy but I don't know how to do it.

What advice can you give me?

Here are some pics.






Thanks very much.

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General Discussion Area / Police Just Knocked On My Door

« on: 15 April 2014, 19:03:24 »

Police lady - 'Hello, Are you the owner of the black Vauxhall Omega ?'

Me - 'Yes I am.'

Police lady 'Unfortunately it has been hit by another vehicle. The driver has been arrested. Do you want to come and have a look?'

Result:

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General Discussion Area / Classic Car Rescue

« on: 14 April 2014, 20:11:19 »

It's on Ch 5 now.

Anyone watch it? That Bernie is a bad tempered bugger.

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General Discussion Area / DIY Nightmare

« on: 13 April 2014, 23:52:33 »

Moved to Looe, Cornwall a couple of weeks ago and it has been hell.

I only got the Internet connected today after 3 attempts by Openreach to connect.

The house can only be described as a dirty hole. It's minging.

Everything needs doing - floors, ceilings, walls, doors, everything.

Saving grace it that Looe is beautiful.

Thanks to you all for the advice about moving here.

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General Discussion Area / Does anyone know a good courier?

« on: 01 April 2014, 19:17:39 »

My removal company were total muppets and turned up in a Luton van. For a 3 bedroom house move. Idiots.

Some of my things had to be left in Warlingham.

Does anyone know of a good courier service?

I could drive back but I'm not sure which route to take.

Thanks a lot.