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I have a few doors that aren't on straight, and apart from rubbing, also don't shut properly... I notice that they have adjusters -...

All, See the attached photo. In short, I extracted this from inside the waste pipe under one the bathroom sinks. It sat inside the plastic waste pipe, and the plug sat on the top. I obviously need to replace it, as it's got a hole in it (I assume that it was installed like this). However...

Hi all, I've just had to replace my fridge freezer after 4 years, as it broke. Long story short, I opted for just a fridge. The initial problem was that the original fridge freezer was integrated, and had 2 cabinet doors the opened separately. I solved this - but now I had another problem. In...

Evening all, I'm trying to replace a normal on/off light switch with a sensor/motion detector with an override switch. In short, if the PIR doesn't work for some reason, then I can just switch the light on. http://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/0901s/switch-pir-switched/dp/PL11072?CMP=TREML007-005...

Hi all, Trying to find this to replace a non-illuminated hard wired press. Google, ebay and amazon haven't yielded any results. Any ideas? Many thanks.

Hi, I have 2 regular outside lights with a light switch inside. In short, I don't want to have to manually switch on the light if somebody comes to the door, or of course doesn't come on when we come home. The override switch would be nice if we need to turn it on if for example we are...

Hi all, Long story short, I have a master socket - that has been working fine - although the cover plate was unscrewed. I was told my O2 that if I plugged the modem cable into the master socket behind the faceplate - my speed would be faster. It was. However, the extension upstairs...

Hi - I bought (foolishly?) a smoker oven that has the above plug attached. Question: how can I connect this to a UK power supply. I don't really want to change any underlying electrics in the house, as we are renting, so any recommendations welcome, so I can start using it ;-) Thanks.

Hi all, One of my taps has suddenly starting doing the above (not either of the other 2 taps tho.....). I shut the stopcock on the mains, and opened all the taps. Then opened the stopcock. Still the same problem. Please help - it's on the bathroom sink, the one we use the most. Thanks.

I have the washing machine above - and the on/off switch has suddenly stopped working correctly. I have to wedge the switch on with some cardboard. I've had a look an it seems the fascia is a sealed unit. Any suggestions on how I could go about fixing the problem? Thanks.

Hi, I've got a fairly new flat - with an immersion heater and storage heaters, and as far as I can see, no timers, but they all come on at some point during the night and go off - but how can I be more precise (due to the ever escalating costs, and changing hours of 'peak'). Where are the...

I would like to add a suspended ceiling that will go in my office - probably something like 20cm over my existing ceiling. However, it will stop around 20cm from the edge all the way around (not sure what this is called). I was planning on using plasterboard for this - but how would I finish the...

Would schema would you recommend - by floor or by function (plugs. lighting. etc) or another?? What are the advantages/disadvantages of all. Thanks.

I have read in the Readers Digest that DD's are recommended - but in another book that ID's are recommended as DD's are so expensive and are best reserved for those circuits that need special protection. Would schema would you recommend - by floor or by function (plugs. lighting. etc) or...

I would like a switch for some lights when I enter the bedroom, and then one switch either side of the bed so that either person in bed can switch the lights off (plus I would like another set of lights with a dimmer that can also be switched off with another set of switches by the bed). Is this...

All, I am thinking about putting in a suspended toilet - but was advised against by an ex plumber as he said the floor wasn't strong enough. Question: What is the difference between a normal toilet and suspended in terms of needing a stronger floor (as there was a toilet there before)...

Hi - I am trying to wire the above - with one switch on one wall - and another on a far wall - with the 2 lights in the "middle" (come and go). Can somebody point me a webpage where I can see a diagram of what I need to do? I would ideally like the least number of wire between the two. Thanks.

Hi, I want to insulate a roof that has tiles and no felt. I don't really want to use glasswool as I am afraid it will touch the tiles and want some air circulation. So I am left with polysterene? No? I am therefore trying to get most bang for my buck - so to speak. I have seen the...

I have bought a new bathroom radiator that is a central heating/elec mix. However, at the moment we have no heating and I want to just use it as an electric heater. There is a thermostat on the side and that controls the temperature. The problem is that I don't want the radiator on all the...

Hi - I have just bought a house that will be 5 floors (including the cellar) - once renovated. As a result, I would like to have a switch by the door that would turn off ALL switches in the house (all electrics have to be replaced) - so that I don't have to climb x flights of stairs to do...