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Seen various uses of the old/redundant electric motors from WM’s Anyone know of how to wire it to run. I know the 2 small red wires are for the speed control when used in the WM. Thanks

Anyone know of the motor specification ie frame size/type of the motor 1/3 HP, 1420 rpm, class:E, totally enclosed fan and 240v single phase. Used in a Clarke bench drill ‘CDP5EB’. Looking to adapt a larger motor

Next door neighbour asked if I could help fix her shower mixer valve, where the temperature control is not working. It can be turned with no effect on temperature. Can anyone ID the mixer to find help from the manufacturer etc. Thought it could an old version of a Grohe mixer and I think its a...

Fitted a Eterna SHFULLMWWH lamp to daughters porch, wall mounted. Although only 12w it is quite bright lighting the whole street. Although the luminance is not adjustable, could any paint/covering etc be applied to cover half of the frosted cover to reduce the intensity. Mine is mounted on...

My daughter has a Beko washing machine 'WMC126W' of approx 4yrs Today it tripped the circuit breaker, but since looking into the problem, the circuit breaker has not tripped since. But the pump, door lock and front control panel functions are ok. The motor does not drive the drum to rotate...

I have 2 Stanley FMC687Lbatteries. which I have to replace my current Stanley Powermax drill being faulty. Are these batteries compatible with the V20 range of fatmax tools, looking at a Stanley Fatmax 18v brushless drill.

Anyone know of ways of removing spider poo stains from upvc window frames. Tried several methods like bleach and water, jiff and others from google not using any abrasive pad etc, but nothing seems to budge em

Some 10yrs ago our kitchen was revamped with new units and worktops etc. Also a new boiler was fitted in a corner in the kitchen. The false corner wall 200d x 500w x 500h was made by the kitchen installer using off-cut of the kitchen unit coloured wall mdf board in 2 pieces creating an 'L'...

Is this the professional of fitting a thermostat to a hw tank ?

Flomasta Compression Tank Connector 22mm I have fitted one of these to my garden water butt as the plastic fitting supplied was flimsy and leaking. Problem I have I cannot find a 'Female' Socket/Adaptor/bush etc to fit on the male 22mm tank connector, looked high and low on Google. thanks

Not sure which category to post this. My Daughters house a semi of the 40's with no cavity walls and pebble dashed exterior. Although currently she has no damp issues, but walls are cold to touch. She cannot do the traditional way of insulating by stud, material and plasterboard internally...

I used to use another forum associated with this type of request, but has since closed down. I have a electric recliner/riser chair, all is working ok accept the leg support and riser part. Anyone know where i could find spare parts for these chairs. The clevis is plastic and M20 fine thread...

When balancing radiators. Do you turn all radiator heatshields off before starting to balance or shut one at a time to adjust flow as required

I have a Opti-Myst open fire with its vapour smoke effect and glowing logs etc. Although the fires effect is soothing and warming to look at with the brain thinking its a traditional burning fire. Its bland, any ideas if there's anything that could be added to the water tank to give a wood or...

Our Dimplex Opti-Myst fire stops after 5/10 mins. The fire is approx 16 mths old and only used Autumn/Spring intermittently. The Lights are on and mist is seen before shutting off. Cleaned the sump and transducer disc, refilled with water and the fire runs with lights, mist and fan is running...

My son who has 2 Beagles and fitted a door flap to allow the dogs free access in/out., Now he has a problem where when leaving the dogs to do shopping they want to go too, so they go into the garden barking etc. Anyone know of a lock with a timer, where the flap could unlocked after 5mins etc...

It seems the washing machine drain hose is smelling despite using a recommended sachet by the ins. service engineer. The hose is approx 2-3mts long and was fitted when new kitchen was installed and runs behind the kitchen units etc. So not easy to remove and replace. I have a long snake cable...

Having removed heavy anaglypta paper from the 80's from a dry wall leaving craters where the paint seal of the board has peeled off in certain areas. What compound can I use other than plaster for a thin skim over to cover/fill the craters. Could I use a filler compound thinned down or any...

Took out my JCB strimmer out of the shed and found the clear plastic fuel lines perished. Found on Ama... a kit for replacing the lines etc including filter and grommet etc. Reading about which is best for petrol, see that PVC which is the kit is not good. Next best is Polyurethane or PTFE...

This is a Karcher K series lance where you attach various attachments. Anyone know if the Male connecter in center can be removed. Found the Yellow bits from attachments being left after removal of the attachments. Yet if the attachments are fitted to an old lance of a old small Karcher, no...