Basic DIY questions?

[Saul Goodman]

It's the wrong time of year to be working outside, but it you must do it, you should wear one of these, to keep your head warm.

 

[WouldBe]

Surely any misunderstandings could easily be avoided, simply by leaving the front door open whilst doing the work. It would be a very incompetent burglar attacking the key safe in such a scenario.

Might need the key to lock the door.

 

[Boudicca]

Surely any misunderstandings could easily be avoided, simply by leaving the front door open whilst doing the work. It would be a very incompetent burglar attacking the key safe in such a scenario.

Agreed, not mention the fact that I know all my direct neighbours. It's a friendly place here, not like that there London.

 

[Boudicca]

i skipped to the 'good' bit of that video ..... its a "suck-it-and-see" method. Try all the numbers 1 at a time and try twisting the open knob. If the catch goes a tiny bit further on one number (and it looks like the slide move 1/5 of a mm further on a correct number) then thats one in the bag and you go on .... Could be worth a try (guy in video did it in 11 mins....) . Would be good to get the spare key out if it was in there. Wouldnt like to throw that away.

I like the angle grinder option myself ....

OR ...... drill 4 holes through the front to line up with the screws and unscrew without opening?

I watched it too, I might have a try, but still favouring the angle grinder option.

I've been out today but will have a go tomorrow.

 

[teuchter]

Agreed, not mention the fact that I know all my direct neighbours. It's a friendly place here, not like that there London.

Contrary to the propaganda you are fed, most Londoners know all their direct neighbours too.

 

[Boudicca]

Contrary to the propaganda you are fed, most Londoners know all their direct neighbours too.

I was taking the piss a little. Like a lot of people here, I'm an ex-Brixtonian.

 

[Elpenor]

Contrary to the propaganda you are fed, most Londoners know all their direct neighbours too.

I watched a documentary about Londoners set in a place called Walford, so I can confirm this post is correct

 

[Saul Goodman]

Contrary to the propaganda you are fed, most Londoners know all their direct neighbours too.

I guess knowing a little about somebody is useful when you're reporting them to the cops/council.

 

[Oriole]

These are the most commonly used PINs so it's worth ruling them out before pulling out the angle grinder
#1 1234
#2 1111
#3 0000
#4 1212
#5 7777
#6 1004
#7 2000
#8 4444
#9 2222
#10 6969
#11 9999
#12 3333
#13 5555
#14 6666
#15 1122
#16 1313
#17 8888
#18 4321
#19 2001
#20 1010

Everywhere I worked numerical codes were based on a date and at least 2 places had 071966 as their PIN so if you know that the previous owner is big into football try combos of 30th July 66 too or if you know their "team" a year they won some big trophy is never a bad punt

 

[iona]

These are the most commonly used PINs so it's worth ruling them out before pulling out the angle grinder
#1 1234
#2 1111
#3 0000
#4 1212
#5 7777
#6 1004
#7 2000
#8 4444
#9 2222
#10 6969
#11 9999
#12 3333
#13 5555
#14 6666
#15 1122
#16 1313
#17 8888
#18 4321
#19 2001
#20 1010

Everywhere I worked numerical codes were based on a date and at least 2 places had 071966 as their PIN so if you know that the previous owner is big into football try combos of 30th July 66 too or if you know their "team" a year they won some big trophy is never a bad punt

Not sure how much of a uniquely Sussex thing this is but I've known at least four totally unrelated places that used 1066 for their keysafe or padlock code

 

[Elpenor]

Not sure how much of a uniquely Sussex thing this is but I've known at least four totally unrelated places that used 1066 for their keysafe or padlock code

Often use that for hotel safes, especially if overseas.

 

[existentialist]

Often use that for hotel safes, especially if overseas.

Noted

 

[pug]

You dont need to enter the code in order so 1234 is the same as 2314 etc

 

[Silas Loom]

I think that anybody with the option to use an alphanumeric code would almost certainly use one of the two letters available.

 

[Boudicca]

These are the most commonly used PINs so it's worth ruling them out before pulling out the angle grinder
#1 1234
#2 1111
#3 0000
#4 1212
#5 7777
#6 1004
#7 2000
#8 4444
#9 2222
#10 6969
#11 9999
#12 3333
#13 5555
#14 6666
#15 1122
#16 1313
#17 8888
#18 4321
#19 2001
#20 1010

Everywhere I worked numerical codes were based on a date and at least 2 places had 071966 as their PIN so if you know that the previous owner is big into football try combos of 30th July 66 too or if you know their "team" a year they won some big trophy is never a bad punt

Thanks for that, none of them worked though.

My friend is here from London, I have told him that I want him to video me doing it for 'my internet friends'. But I suspect he will do that man thing and insist on doing it himself. Which I will let him do, even though I own an angle grinder and am more that capable. Because it will make him feel manly and I want him to be happy.

This will raise the risk of police reports though, because he is black and we will lose the old white lady advantage point.

 

[Chz]

Not sure how much of a uniquely Sussex thing this is but I've known at least four totally unrelated places that used 1066 for their keysafe or padlock code

Yeah, place I rented in Sutton had that as well. It would have to be in the top 20 for the UK, in terms of popularity as a PIN.

 

[Boudicca]

Tis off. In fairness to my friend (who is a cabinet maker and comfortable around power tools) I don't think I would have managed it myself.

 

[spitfire]

Decent job, wall looks a bit pissed off about it all though.

 

[Boudicca]

Decent job, wall looks a bit pissed off about it all though.

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I'll just have to design an interesting sign to put over the top. I could get another keysafe but I wouldn't choose to put it right next to the doorbell.

 

[spitfire]

You can get custom designed door number signs on the Evil Empire for about a tenner.

eta: £18

https://www.amazon.co.uk/House-Numbers-Plaques-Number-Outside/dp/B0BX1WK6L5/ref=sr_1_10

 

[Boudicca]

You can get custom designed door number signs on the Evil Empire for about a tenner.

eta: £18

View attachment 450204

https://www.amazon.co.uk/House-Numbers-Plaques-Number-Outside/dp/B0BX1WK6L5/ref=sr_1_10

I actually have exactly that one and it's very lovely, but I can't show you as all of urban will know where I live.

 

[tommers]

Quick plumbing question: the soil pipe on the side of our house has a small leak. Nothing terrible but still, you know, totally gross. Our plumber said that to fix it he would need to take off the whole assembly from the side of the house, involving two people and at least a tower scaffold.

Is he correct?

If he is then I'm going to get up a stepladder with some waterproof sealant and that tape that moulds to itself and give that a go.

 

[danski]

Quick plumbing question: the soil pipe on the side of our house has a small leak. Nothing terrible but still, you know, totally gross. Our plumber said that to fix it he would need to take off the whole assembly from the side of the house, involving two people and at least a tower scaffold.

Is he correct?

If he is then I'm going to get up a stepladder with some waterproof sealant and that tape that moulds to itself and give that a go.

Pics would be useful, if possible.

Or get another quote.

 

[tommers]

Pics would be useful, if possible.

Or get another quote.

It's the joint on the first soil pipe that's dripping.

 

[danski]

A (soil) or B (waste)? Just so that we’re talking about the same thing. (On phone so apols if it’s obvious)


If it’s leaking where it joins horizontally then it’s highly unlikely the lot has to come down.
Best case might need a shove to reseat and seal or slightly worse, the horizontal may need removal to get a new seal in.
Not terrible

 

[existentialist]

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It's the joint on the first soil pipe that's dripping.

Well, it's plastic, not cast iron, so that's a plus. If the second quote is equally extortionate, I'd definitely be up there with some rubber gloves and a sealant gun, just for a quick fix.

 

[existentialist]

A (soil) or B (waste)? Just so that we’re talking about the same thing. (On phone so apols if it’s obvious)
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If it’s leaking where it joins horizontally then it’s highly unlikely the lot has to come down.
Best case might need a shove to reseat and seal or slightly worse, the horizontal may need removal to get a new seal in.
Not terrible

It's a 4" vented pipe, so definitely soil.

 

[danski]

It's a 4" vented pipe, so definitely soil.

Oh, I know the smaller bath pipe as waste, the 4” shit pipe as soil

On my shitty phone, the waste looks worse although I suppose it would if the soil is dripping on it

 

[tommers]

A (soil) or B (waste)? Just so that we’re talking about the same thing. (On phone so apols if it’s obvious)
View attachment 451217

If it’s leaking where it joins horizontally then it’s highly unlikely the lot has to come down.
Best case might need a shove to reseat and seal or slightly worse, the horizontal may need removal to get a new seal in.
Not terrible

Yeah it's the soil that's dripping onto the waste. I'll get up my stepladder and give it a shove and see if that fixes it. Thanks.

 

[existentialist]

It's a 4" vented pipe, so definitely soil.

I've just realised what you meant - I was reading it on my phone, too!