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Cheers Gents (& Ladies?) I've got a friend coming round who used to be an electrian, a few years back. He will be able to check out the Fuse Ohms value, and has kindly offered to look at the fitting itself. Really appreciate the friendly and prompt advice - Not all forums are as helpful as...

I really appreciate all your thoughts on this! I will check out the light fitting in the front room, as this would be the first one off the fusebox. If no joy, will get the electrian in. As you have said, our Fusebox is pretty old, and we were looking at getting it upgraded - Maybe a good...

Cheers for the quick reply - Very impressed! I have already replaced the bulb holder fitting, but wondered if this would stop the other lights on same circuit to work? Think you are right about getting a proper 'sparky' in - Just wondered if there was an obvious cause. Thanks for your...

Hello There. We had a blown bulb in our kitchen, which I replaced. However, on flicking light switch ON, bulb blew and blue sparks flashed. Checked Fuse Board, and 5amp wire fuse had blown. Powered off ALL electrics at board, and removed fuse - Black scorching is in the fuse holder. Replaced...

Thanks for the quick response - I've been offline since Saturday (gutted!). I've sorted this out - Me being thick! Just tooke the original fitting off, but did not disconnect the wires. Once wires disconnected, could see that the Blue and Brown where connected to the Red and Brown...

Hello. I'm replacing an old light fitting in my ceiling with a new halogen set. What I would like to know is how they connect up - The instructions assume I only have 3 wires (Blue, Green/Yellow, and Brown)to connect up. In the old fitting I have the following cables, and wired in their...

Thanks for all the comments and advice! I do use a hook over hose, and am in the process of using some odour eater solution to try to eliminate this. I may need to get a cover for this pipe, but not sure what is out there. I will give the baking soda a go on a 40degree wash, and see what...

Hello All! I've got a smelly washing machine / drain, in a flat, and it is getting me down! I've looked through some tips, and the mass concensus say about using white vinegar and baking soda. Just wondered if anyone has tried this before, and, with my machine being a side loader, do i just...

Just arranged an electrian to come round tonight - Fingers crossed, he will sort it all out, and I can get back to normality. Thanks for all your input - My understanding of boilers,etc. has increased 100%. I'll leave to the experts!

Thanks for the offer - I've managed to source one from work, as we've just had a new circuit board installed. Quite Lucky! Having replaced, still no hot water. However, believe the problem to be with the heating element 'furring' up, thus tripping out my breaker. Am looking at replacing the...

Thanks for the quick response. I understand there is a reason for it blowing, but am keen to get my hot water back as quickly as possible. If this fixes it, I will then get an electrian in to to see why it has blown - Probably the element that sits in my water tank. Don't believe the MCB...

Hello There! I have a 15amp breaker that has tripped out, and I now believe has blown. I'm trying to source a replacement, but have had no joy with any local outlets. The make of the Circuit Board is Federal Electric - Cat No: CMD 6D4. If anyone can point in the right direction, I would...