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Seem to be having trouble sourcing a constant voltage power supply (as in the title) suitable for LED's (no or negligible minimum load) that is SELV and capable of approximately 50W Am I missing something? I do not want constant current, and it has to be SELV. I could live with AC but then it...

Hi, so I picked up a little Bernzomatic gas/oxy torch the other day, so cheap I couldn't resist taking a chance. The only issue, is I am not sure if oxygen cylinders are available nowadays with the correct fitting (approx 1" left thread)? I suspect the thread for the gas is standard as used with...

So folks we are all aware of that smell of siliconing the bathroom, well I was on my way to the kitchen when all of a sudden I was caught by an overwhelming smell of Acetic acid, it had that same pungent smell that got to my nose, throat, and lungs but this was like nothing I have ever...

Hi folks, our outside (shared) drain became overwhelmed during the heavy rains recently, but more worryingly, I noticed the ball was not sitting against the rubber seal that is part of the non-return aspect to the drain. Cleaning the ball helped a little, but I think it would benefit from a new...

Hi folks hopefully you can offer some insight in to my shower! Water is barely warm, even on maximum turn. I have pulled the knob off to make sure it is not slipping. Rear of the shower bar gets pretty hot suggesting there is more hot flow than I can feel from the water coming out! There are...

Hi folks I have a fast drip at the compression joint of the mains inlet reducer.. I only have one adjustable that will open up wide enough so cannot tighten, so just to make life easier tomorrow a.m. I am going to purchase a new fitting (and obviously a second adjustable!). Could anyone please...

Ok folks, got an idea for a project, and on a bit of a budget. Basically I need some solenoid water valves (12, 24v but no greater) that I will use to control the flow of water to fill a and empty a tank. I have found this here...

Hey folks have noticed the radiators have been hot over the last few days a good long while after the clock had past its last on time, almost like the boiler was on at that moment. Everytime I checked the boiler it was off by a few hours.... Until that is, I was outside and heard it fire...

Hi folks, my mate has a caravan water heater that is ok, except for the fact the electronic igniter is very intermittent in operation. I have had device on my bench with a separate power supply and it just seems to spark every so often after a 5 minute warm up, but generally not at all. So...

Hi Folks, I have got a 1950's cast iron telephone that I would like to restore. I plan to start on the casing and work my way inwards, and hopefully end up with a clean working example! I am wondering what best method I can use to clean the rust up though? I thought about chemical...

Hey folks I have a friend whom is selling a rather nice Hilti drill and wonder if I can post details here, or if anyone can suggest any other outlet that isn't ebay lol would appreciate it. Thanks, Olly.

Hey folks, got me diverter working a good while ago thanks to help from this forum, so when it decided to show similar symptoms again the other day I basically purchased a full kit and went ahead with the referb... trouble is it didn't work this time :(. So I decided to try and work out...

Hi folks just replaced the clutch on my 98 Ford Escort 1.6 Zetec. Basically I have spent half the day trying to get the transmission out due to a stupid bracket between transmission housing and rear bulkhead engine mount. This bracket is upsidedown L shaped, with the L resting on top of the...

Hi folks been restoring a hifi with real rosewood veneer trim. I want to tidy the corners up and sand down and bring the luster back. So couple of things... I understand a good woodfiller is Cuprinol natural as it accepts stains ok? Then rub down, stain with Ronseal wood stain, then french...

Hey folks my mum has just moved house, and in the bathroom is a 1950's, deco style bath suit, taps are seperate to spouts with no tap body visible (I think!). The taps are currently dripping so she called a plumber and has been told they cannot be repaired, they need to be replaced. Seems a...

Hi folks think I just did a daft thing - jacked my car up a private c/p that has been resurfaced about a month ago and left two indents that will be spotted (so I am preparing the long walk to owners now). and reported by certain people. Basically is there anything I can do to repair this...

Hey folks the US have this solder / flux paste that I assume is applied to pipes then heated to form a good joint. Never heard of the stuff myself so do UK plumbers use this and is it easily available?? Olly.

ok is there anything we can do? I have checked garage no signs of any problems, had a tub of water in there which is still liquid so I doubt the problem lies there. We had a few drips from kitchen tap (about once every 2 seconds) about 10 minutes ago but these have now dried up - I have left...

Hey folks, noticed a little bit of drag in my Escort a few weeks ago but it came and went a couple of times so didn't do anything about it.. Last couple of days the problem has got quite bad with the front wheel getting pretty warm, left still cool. No pull to either side with when driving...

Why are RS so uptight about only suplying the trade at their counters in the UK? I have worked with the trade in the past in both electronics and electrical / other and as far as I remember RS is the only company I dealt with that won't serve the public over the counter. Instead I have to pay...