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Anyone know a reasonable guy who will empty a septic tank ??

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Hello My hot water tank is broken ! It is mounted outside the cave . Do you know where to buy new ones ? Baza ? Can you get special tanks that are better to have outside ? Does any...

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okay so I paid an English Builder to fit my new shower. I took out the bath and he fitted a reinforced shower base. He only laid the water pipes one mm under the tiles. Where these pipes are has ...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t8175-help-shower-tray-cracked

Hi All, I accidentally came to know that you can introduce a perforated steel basket into a wood burner and load it with pellets to burn instead of logs. Are any of you using this system and h...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t8177-burning-pellets-in-a-wood-burner

I have never used it before, however, I understand there is a liquid cement crack filler. Can anyone advise what this is called in Spain.

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t8174-crack-filler

Hi all, I need help in downloading books from my laptop to my Kindle. I have loads of free books on my laptop, but don't know how to download to Kindle. If someone out there can help me with th...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t8156-downloading-of-books-to-kindle

Evening , i need to overcoat 10 to 15 m sq area over top of my cave that was concreted few months back but hairline drying out cracks !! Any suggestions where get marerials from and use so last...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t8144-thin-5-to-10mm-mortar-coat-materials

I have read old thread on having a hole drilled for a chimney etc, but wanted more information. How much has this costed people more recently? Do you need a permit for this kind of work? What is ...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t8139-holes-in-ceilings-chimney-vent-light-etc

We will be using a septic tank for the first time soon and would appreciate any tips on what products to buy and where from ie. washing powder etc. Thanks in advance.

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t8113-septic-tank-products

Theres a cracking deal here if youre after one. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.es%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F112719164553

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So I am still new to cave living and always learning, you may already know this? Top tip if you have the roof tile light shades and find them a little dull. If you place some silver foil inside t...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t8082-brighter-lights

Please can anyone give us any idea of cost for a good solar electricity system.. Good meaning being able to run normal household appliances being sensible with what we use in rotation. Or is ther...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t8036-solar-electric-systems

I've realised that all three of my UK surge protectors do not work in Spain. Each one that got plugged in blew the main fuse box. I even tried them on different sockets just to make sure. What is...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t8059-surge-protectors

Hi. We are considering buying a partial cave, however, have two questions... Does the partial part of the cave suffer with the extremes of winter/summer temperatures? And, if the roof of the part...

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I've just had a play today. It's brilliant. Anybody else? Discuss?

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Good morning everyone Can anyone advise me where I can buy a new electric fridge freezer, and oven and hob Preferably a shop that will deliver, Any web sites that we can look at also ...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7986-where-to-buy-electrical-appliances

Does anyone know of an electrical supplies shop in huescar for cable plugs junction boxes etc

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Hi all. Just a quick question, cal, can it be sprayed on ? Need to decorate in the cave with cal and thought about spraying it on. So, can it be sprayed, has anyone sprayed with it and would ...

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Hola. We have managed to crack a pane of glass in one of our internal doors. The glass is patterned, however, although the pattern is not important, being troglodyte novices we do not have a clue...

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Hi all,  Does anyone else have a light tube in their cave ?  If so, do you have issues with condensation dripping now the weather has turned cooler ? We have a light tube with an opening light ...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7912-light-tube

Does anyone know of a mobile phone repairer ? Water damage, to my xperia Z3 compact, you know the one they advertise it as waterproof Yeah right. Thanks in advance

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Can anyone tell me where to dispose of old/broken IT stuff, eg printer, scanner etc. There doesn't seem to be anywhere around to take it to, do I just put it in the bin! Pip

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My understanding until last week was that Propane: burns hotter but is dirtier than butane so should only be used for boilers with integral chimney.  It also has a lower freezing point so is sui...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7831-butane-or-propane

Good morning all Assume this topic applies to most of us! Appreciate any help / advice ! Had cave 10 years and come out as much as can during year for few weeks at a time !, Over the years gone f...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7825-cost-of-electric-changing-power-supply

If you are like me you will probablyhave a smart meter installed. I couldn't work out why the red led was flashing. So i looked on the internet. Those flashes are telling you how much electricity...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7815-smart-electric-meter

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Hey guys, I need to get some quotes for structural work to a cave in Galera but it has to be on Thursday 16th as I'm only in Spain for one day. Anyone know any insured builders that could give...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7761-builder

Has anyone undertaken minor cave excavations themselves ? I want to cut out an area large enough to slide in a chest of drawers. Is this something that can reasonably be undertaken yourself or...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7738-minor-cave-excavations

Morning, I purchased a solar system yesterday but on opening there are no cables for connecting the panel to the controller or controller to the battery. Anywhere in Baza I can get these or is it...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7720-solar-cables

Hi all, Just a question, has anyone had an extra room dug in their cave at all ? If so, what is a ballpark figure for costs ? Les

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My Roca oil fired boiler has broken down. I desperately need name and contact details of a competent person who can deal with my problem. Ayuda may !!!

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Hi, can anyone advise me on a good woodstain or preservative and where to get it.

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Hi, we are building and will need high density polystyrene very soon and also the stuff you put the heating pipes into. need to know where to get it at a reasonable price please. we live in Galer...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7614-help-with-heating-info

My OH wants to know if there is anywhere he can get his saws resharpened. If he can it would probably work out cheaper than buying new ones - I hope!

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7249-saws

Hi all if anyone is on solar and look for a generator serviced,repaired,checked over pm me good rate and good service given, all kind's of repairs can be done pm me Thank you

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7571-generator-servicing

We need to replace our door screen and I see the ferreterias sell it by the metre. Question: Do I buy enough to replace the existing plastic strips or does the ferreteria make them up? Ours is th...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7599-dangly-door-fly-screen

Hi, I hope any of you guys can help, we have a old water deposit/pool on our land that would make a great swimming pool, how would we go about it? It is connected to a well. Any advise apprecia...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7582-water-deposit-and-well

Does any one know if i need permision to put up a 1.5m high chain link fence around part of my land..?

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My plan is to buy a cave house for reform which means that the height in the cave has to be increased. After reading advise the best and maybe the only way is to do the floor "deeper" Is that ...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7547-cutting-and-chopping-in-sandstone

Does any one know if the Repsol garage in Galera will issue a new contract for a gas bottle i need a bottle for a portable heater...do repsol do a 7kg bottle,?

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Can anyone recommend a good carpenter to make 3 bespoke Cathedral style doors for our cave we are near Benamaurel .

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7516-carpenter

I have installed a Security cam system at my property and I need to find a technico who I can employ to connect it to the Fone and Wifi system. All the codes and information is there I just nee...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7518-cctv

Hi to all you techies! My daughter, Kate, has a problem which I am hoping you may be able to help with. She has recently moved to an apartment in Carboneras and has been told by 2 guys that she c...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7477-help-with-internet-please

Has any one switched from Endesa to Iberdrola ? and if so,was it simple and are they any better ?

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Hola everyone, Does anyone know if lead paint is an issue and if it possible to get lead testing kits anywhere? I am preparing to strip all my internal doors and I don't want to expose myself ...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7435-lead-paint

Hola everyone. We have started stripping one of our caves and I need to get a really good plasterer and electrician in as the whole place needs rewiring and plastering. I would also like someone ...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7423-cave-plastering-electrician

Due to recent storm damage, a friend of our's overhead power cable has snapped. So looking for contact details for an electrician (Spanish/English) to install a new overhead power cable from t...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7123-electrician-wanted

Hi Folks For the last week or so, I've been able to receive Freesat using my old Sky box and old dish (1.3m). It appears that the Astra satelite has been tweaked giving me some reception. It does...

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We have truly smelly drains. The smell comes up through the floor. Today I put caustic soda down the toilet and flushed it several times. All that did was wake a sleeping pile of pooh. I burn a c...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7321-stinky-drains

I have a 15 year old Brother sewing machine and a 10 year old Brother overlocker, both are in working order but are in desperate need of a good service and overhall.  Does anyone know of a mecha...

https://caveliving.forummotion.com/t7351-sewing-machine-servicing