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I have a Baxi Solo 2 50 pf boiler which has suddenly stopped heating the water. There are 5 lights on the boiler: overheat - off boiler - on fan - off pilot - off burner - off I'm thinking the burner light should come on yes? What would prevent that? Other thoughts are the cylinder stat, or...

I'm looking to install 2 - 3 internal wireless cameras but struggle to understand how they work. * Would like alerts when they detect movement * facility to switch them on/off easily - I don't want alerts and recording every time I walk past them just want when house is unoccupied * facility to...

Went in the loft and the flue from the boiler goes up through the loft to the roof. But why is there a gap half-way up? Is it meant to be there...?

What temp should it be set at? It's a conservatory Currently set at 14 and the heating came on last night - seems like a waste of energy, as water does not freeze at that temp! Or would the water in the under floor pipes be considerably colder than the thermostat measuring the air in the...

Moved in this year and it's a lovely bathroom. But 4 tiled walls, tiled floor, a heated towel rail (off ch system) and no radiator. It's cold! So thinking of replacing the towel rail with a rad. Any suggestions/tips for what kind, what size etc? Room is 2.3m x 2.15.

Two issues: 1) quantity of hot water created/stored in cylinder 2) erratic delivery of hot water to shower (Aquilisa). Honeywell L641A 1039 cylinder stat Baxi Solo 2 50 PF gas boiler Aqalisa Dream DCV 1) my last house I could press 'extra hour' every few days and heat the entire cylinder. That...

Just had a new water softener installed, and a new kitchen tap. The water pressure from the cold now comes out initially at a good pressure (like a pent up burst) but immedialey tails off. Not sure if this s due to * the new tap * the way the plumber installed the tap * the new water softener...

Just installing a water softener - west London, hard water area. What's the best (OK cheapest) place to get tablet salt? Google throws up suppliers charging £15 per kg (but I'm just outside their delivery area) to £25 + £15 for delivery! Suggestions?

New house has an existing sat dish, and my LG tv is satelite ready so no box (should be) needed. On TV settings I've checked its set for 'Astra 2'. Then use the search for programmes function - this takes around 3 minutes (10%, 30%, 50% etc) and finally finishes the search having found..... 0...

Used to be just 2 choices: push and turn (bayonet) or unscrew and replace. Moved into a new property that has loads of these below (kitchen, bathroom, conservatory..) and one has gone. What replacement do I buy and more importantly how do I get it out?

Came home and unlocked mortice lock, then put key in rim/latch lock. It turned then suddenly 'jumped'andcontinued turning. Luckily it did open the lock so I got the door open, but when I experimented further with the door open, it repeated this 'jumping' whilst not actully moving the latch. I...

Moving into new house and the previous owner removed the water softener. I've worked out which pipes are softened water and which bypass the softener,so just need to buy/fit a softener. There are clear pipe fittings to divert the relevat water thrugh rh softener as per the photos, but what the...

Just moved in and there's a existing alarm - I think Pyronix though no manufacturer name on the unit. Seller left me some tags, which work to turn it on/off, together with a note of the code and installer code. I have no wifi yet, so should it still set off the external alarm? If I want to...

Currently there's a ceilimg mounted extractor fan in the bathroom. Basic extractor with an on/off switch outside the door. When you leave you switch it off and it turns off - imediately. Leave it running and you might forget and leave it on all night. I considered a time-delay so it runs for 5...

I have a garage used only for storage and washing machine. Rough concrete floor. I want to lay something cheap on the concrete so I can at least sweep of mop it periodically (and go in without putting on outdoor shoes!). Local carpet shop quoted £350+ for vinel. Any cheaper options?

Just moving in and don't know what cable to connect where... There's a sat dish (apparanty normal aerel won't pick up a signel here) and supposedly I shoud get freesat? But these cables don't look familiar so what do I plug in to the TV?

UPVC door with central locking and top/bottom bolts. The central bolt on the front door engages, but not the top and bottom bolts. And the key turns without resistance several times. Door/window repair bod has said: "It sounds like it could be an issue with the locking mechanism. If it...

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Utility room has a 4 ft tube that is taking longer and longer to get started. Do I need a new tube or a new 'starter' (whatever that is) as per the leaflet? Can't find a 'Ring' online - can I use any 4 ft tube?

My loo cistern has suddenly decided to drip from the feed pipe and cause the overflow to drip. The ballcock could be adjusted but for the build up of limescale (see photo) but I suspect it might be the other end that's the problem - ie is there a washer or something that closes off the entry...