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Wondering what is the general lifespan of an open vented conventional hot water cylinder?

Any opinions on the Fort alarm system ? looks like a fairly new product. (Does look comprehensive for the price.) https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Security_Menu_Index/Fort/index.html#Fort_Alarm_Kits

Does anyone know of a make of DAB radio which will turn on when power is applied from the mains power supply. Its because I want it to come on using a wireless remote socket, so , not to have to touch any power switch on the radio,just a power on button on the socket remote supplying it. Any...

I wondered if anyone knows what bitrate BBC uses on BBC Sounds streaming, in particular, for Radio 3. I've read they trialled 320, but its since been reduced. I'm interested to know what is the best source for BBC Radio: internet, FM, or Freeview ( I know DAB isnt!)

Hi I hoped someone might be able to offer some advice: I'm looking at 2 Sony tvs, XH8505 series which is edge lit display, and XH9505 series, which seems very similar in most respects, except it has Full Array LED and costs about £150 more. I realise that the one has leds only at the edge of the...

Have heard the government announcement today that gas boilers are to be phased out. Mine is due for replacement soon, or, I thought it should be! But... It now seems it might not be the best thing to do? Are there any actual realistic , cost effective, options, instead of gas, for a well...

Hi, Am just looking for some advice from experts: Thinking of replacing an 18yr old Glow Worm Micron 60FF in a Y plan system and cylinder, and changing to a combi, probably Worcester Bosch ( as this seems to have good reports and loads of people I know have one.) The house is semi detached...

I have a humax FVP5000t freeview recorder. This has to be left powered up for the tv loop through feed to work to feed the tv signal. I'd prefer to let it go into full standby mode, so to avoid losing the normal tv signal feed, is there any reason why I shouldn't use a good quality 2 way coax...

I am thinking of getting this: http://www.timeguard.com/products/time/immersion-and-general-purpose-timeswitches/wi-fi-controlled-fused-spur which is a fused spur unit, but with a wifi control which can be operated from an android phone. I wanted to be able to use it to switch the central...

I hoped for some expert advice on cctv: I want to install a good quality camera at the front of the house, with the intention of it viewing the front roadway and two parked cars, but including any area of the house frontage that comes into the path. The road lies beyond a narrow garden, which...

With the cooler weather coming, and the possibility of leaving the house empty whilst on holiday, I'm wondering if its ok to turn off the water stop tap, but leave the heating ( vented fully pumped system with header tank ) on low. Grateful for any advice.

Hi, I have a Bosch KGS3700 Duotronic fridge/freezer, ( has 2 compressors and 2 thermostats.), its 21 yrs old. I'm just asking if anyone could advise: - Its been running fine since 1991, one repair to replace a thermostat. However, over the last couple of years, it seems to be running most of...

Hoping for some advice :- I have a hardwood floor which is generally in good condition, but, as the room its in is being decorated, I would like to just repolish the floor. I think its oak,and is comprised of small blocks. Can anyone advise on the best way to treat it, what to use for best...

I have a glow worm micron 60FF boiler supplying central heating and hot water cylinder, on a fully pumped system. There is a BGMVSP-23 3 position motorised valve and british gas programmer. A problem seems to occur sometimes: If hot water only is selected, the radiators nearest the pump heat, to...

Hi I wondered if anyone could advise- I am having a hallway, stairs and landing re painted, in white. The last time it was painted dulux trade vinyl matt was used. The house is a victorian semi. I like the look of 'high opacity' F+B type paints, and , even though it is only going to be white, I...