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As a complete novice I would appreciate guidance on the best make to replace my Swift flow 100 which is now 15 years old. Thanks Jim

I had a problem which the engineer solved by detaching the flue fan plastic tube and blowing into it. After he replaced it the boiler fired. It happened again after a couple of days. He doesn't say what the problem is but seems to suggest I should consider a new boiler. Is the problem I have...

The sides get quite hot then it reverts to being cool. Is this normal please. There are no "fins" at the back like older fridges. Jim

The heating system is fine but the boiler doesn't work correctly driving an Aqualisa Quartz digital shower installed about 6 months ago.In the morning I have to get the heating going before I get any hot water out of the shower. Even then the shower is not hot enough and the blue light continues...

Six months ago my new bathroom was finished off with vinyl floor covering. After it was laid the plumber sealed all the edges with high quality sealant. Now the vinyl has "rucked" and I have to remove the vinyl and replace it. Is it wise to immediately seal a newly laid vinyl flooring ?. There...

I bought one of these and it had two washers supplied. Cannot figure out why it would need a rubber washer in the hose end that screws onto the device. Has anyone fitted one of these please and does it really need two washers. Jim

I have a Toshiba 32" Flat Screen WLT58 TV but I am finding that it is difficult to hear (my age I guess). I am wondering whether to experiment with adding speakers. Not surround sound but say 2 speakers. I heard that Creative T10 speakers which are neat might work. As a novice I would be pleased...

The machine keeps on the washing part of the cycle and wont move on to the next step. Any ideas about the problem please ? Jim

My boiler is in a very cold garage . In winter the frost stat operates and overides all other controls. There is no return pipe thermostat on the Gloworm swiftflow. Consequently the temperature in the house rockets up to 25c at night. I believe it might be possible to fit a return pipe...

I have been using Outlook Express. I also have Outlook 2002 on my laptop and it looks as though it could be more useful. Any tips on how to migrate all current stuff on from OE please, eg contacts and emails ? Thanks Jim

My programmer is calling for central heating but it wont fire. I get hot water ok. Discovered that if I meddle with the frost thermostat and raise it to about 7 degrees, the boiler will fire up the central heating. Its not satisfactory as I want the programmable thermostat to do the job. Any...

I have a combi boiler which comes on overnight and in this weather brings room temperature up to 23c. The boiler is in the garage and I am guessing its the protective function that sets it going. My radiators do not have individual temperature controls.I will in the spring do something about...

I am about to buy a Ford Mondeo with 18000 only on it (its genuine mileage owned by a disabled person). Its a 2006 Estate. Is it worth it to buy a warranty which would cost me £312 for a year. I have never bought one before but would appreciate experience/advice. Jim

After having problem with air conditioning and getting warm air only I got a mobile "specialist" to recharge the system. He seemed to connect a machine which recycled the existing gas. Thereafter it seemed to produce limited cool air for a short while and then warm air. The mobile "specialist"...

On my external garden wall there are a number of bricks with white stains-a bit like salt to look at. Is there a way in which I can clean them up please. Water and a scrubbing brush makes no impression.The bricks are the "yellow" type. Thanks Jim

In order that my better half can pressurise the boiler if I am away, can you advise me whether it is ok to leave the braided loop permanently connected so that it merely needs the tap to be opened (then closed)when pressure ok. Also I see there are a number of brown fibrous washers in the ends...

My plumber said in passing that my light switch wasnt earthed.Its a normal two way plastic switch set in a flush metal box. It has no earth wire.Should it?He seemed to suggest the cover screws could get live. Had a look round others. Also some had an earth others didnt. Additionally some...

It is brown with a grey cover plate. Two wires -red to Terminal 1 Neutral to Terminal 3. Earth wire cut back. I get a reading of 12v. I have found 4 sets of numbers 4200.3879.001(cover Plate) 4200 3840-00(On wallplate) and inside the stat 42003878. No joy in establishing replacement spare...

I am removing my gas cooker which has the bayonet type flexible connection. As I am replacing with electric cooker is it sufficient to simply disconnect the connector or is some other process necessary please? Jim

I have a gas stove which incorporates a glass splashback. I am going to replace it with an electric cooker which doesnt have a splashback. The wall above the cooker has been covered with the the same material as the kitchen worktop (conventional type). Is this regarded as safe enough to use with...