https://pg.paulherber.co.uk/ 2026-06-08T23:16:48+00:00 https://pg.paulherber.co.uk/ https://pg.paulherber.co.uk/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=wiki:dokuwiki.svg text/html 2024-11-06T17:09:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pg.paulherber.co.uk/doku.php?id=abouttown&rev=1730912960&do=diff In and about town Pubs Restaurants Cafes Shops Transport Buses Trains Ferries Taxis Churches Sport and Recreation Useful text/html 2025-09-28T12:58:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pg.paulherber.co.uk/doku.php?id=bathroom&rev=1759064312&do=diff Bathroom Sink Once upon a time we had simple rubber plugs on a chain to keep water in the basin. Now you need to press the chrome plug bit in the bottom of the basin. To clear any blockage the chrome bit can be unscrewed for cleaning. The chrome plug in the overflow just pulls out for cleaning text/html 2024-08-03T11:25:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pg.paulherber.co.uk/doku.php?id=dishwasher&rev=1722684330&do=diff Dishwasher A basic setting to get you started * Load up the machine * If all the lights are off then press the right-hand button to power-up. * The machine normally starts with the 'ECO' programme, use the left-hand button to select different programmes. text/html 2024-08-03T10:47:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pg.paulherber.co.uk/doku.php?id=doorbell&rev=1722682070&do=diff Door bell The door bell chimer is connected to your door bell button via a wireless link. 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The light on each breaker is normally red, which seems peculiar, but if one of these trips then when it is reset it will flash orange. The red lamp is actually a button as well as a lamp. To clear the orange warning lamp you need to press the button where the orange lamp is showing. text/html 2024-08-26T16:12:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pg.paulherber.co.uk/doku.php?id=entryphone&rev=1724688737&do=diff Entryphone The Grandstream entryphone can be used for all the following: * allow access to callers via the front door * call Sue in the office * call other apartments You should have been supplied with a small manual for this, but it doesn't tell you how to use the phone. text/html 2024-11-06T17:04:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pg.paulherber.co.uk/doku.php?id=extractor&rev=1730912688&do=diff Extractor fan It has been noticed that the extractor above the kitchen hob can cause the circuit breaker to trip. 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The walls are Armstead Matt Barley Beige, colour ref 30YY68024. text/html 2026-02-13T13:01:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pg.paulherber.co.uk/doku.php?id=start&rev=1770987685&do=diff PG Apartments Your apartment Doorbell Entryphone Internet Electrics Heating and Cooling Hot water Paint Hard water Kitchen Dishwasher Microwave Oven Extractor over hob Worktops Bathroom Bathroom Underfloor Heating and Heated Towel Rail General Bins and cleaning Around and about town About town Your Residents' Committee Residents committee web pages text/html 2024-10-07T11:06:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pg.paulherber.co.uk/doku.php?id=underfloorheatingandheatedtowelrail&rev=1728299169&do=diff Bathroom Underfloor Heating and Heated Towel Rail The bathroom underfloor heating and towel rail are controlled by one of these. (Thermo Sphere DC-01) I refer to the button numbers within the instructions. 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Looking at advice on how to clean Silestone we have found that ordinary white malt vinegar (not brown vinegar) poured into the grooves and left for 10 minutes seems to work. Repeat as required.