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Hi all. It's been a while. I have solar decking lights that I measured the circular protruding base at 60mm so I bought a 60mm hole saw. The holes are just not big enough, literally 1 or 2mm. What is the best tool to use/buy to expand the diameter slightly?

Multipoint locks won't retract fully, meaning door won't open, unless excessive force is applied to handle at lowest point. I can open it but my wife and children are now really struggling. After lifting the handle to activate multi point locks, they only go back in by 90% when handle pushed...

Hi all. If I changed my 1700 single end bath for another 1700, are the wastes a standard length or is there a chance they will not match up with the existing waste pipe under the tub? (Or is the final fitting a flexi hose like the overflow?) Thanks

Hi all. I have a 1 1/2 kitchen wash basin. As you will see in the pic, I have a leak from the part that is circled. I have tried boss white around it but the water is coming back the way I guess. The join is not tight as the thread doesn't seem to tighten up properly around the inner pipe for...

Hi. Please look at back of thermostat in pic and tell me where the switched live goes. (I have live, neutral & switched live from wall) thanks

I have an unbranded WiFi thermostat labelled rn004. I'm replacing a Danfoss rmt 230. 1) The new stat has 2 thin white wires coming from the side, around 5cm long each. Are these for extra temperature readings from floor etc? If so, how do I not use\bypass them so I can just use internal...

Hi I have fitted a new monobloc tap to my new sink. https://www.screwfix.com/p/single-lever-mono-mixer-kitchen-tap-black/6480t#product_additional_details_container My hot water pressure is pretty poor and I see the flexi tails that were supplied have only a 6mm bore. Fine for the cold mains...

Hi all. In my kids bedroom I fitted a 3 light circular spot light type fixture around 4 weeks ago. It had GU10 type bulbs in it. All was fine. I changed the bulbs for LED dimmable GU10 type (for their dimmer switch). From the start there was a slight flicker when not at full power. After 3-4...

I have removed the 9mm case fan from my desktop. I have connected it to a 12v supply. The blades try to move, only a few mm, then when cut power, you can see the fan blades relax and move back a few mm. Any ideas? Fan goosed?

Hi. When I depress my handle, the two hook bolts don't go in far enough, only by about 3mm, but enough to stop the door opening. You have to put all you body weight down on the handle to get that last 'click' to open the door. Its now getting to the point that my wife and kids cannot open the...

Hi. When I connect my expanding hose to my bath tap. The tap shuts off like it's blocked or like your finger is blocking it. However there are no blockages, the valves are all open but the hose will not expand as the water cuts off at the tap. Please help...

20160110_113916 by cammy2207 posted 10 Jan 2016 at 12:29 PM Hi all. I have new floodlight. It is live all the way. But nothing from the bulb connector terminals.

I have heard of icynene, which seems perfect. I wondered if there are any similar products that can be done diy style or any other suggestions/solutions. It is to seal off smell coming up through services cupboard around pipes. Thanks...

Hi. Can anyone tell me why there are little sticky stones in the bottom of my hall cupboard under water tank, around the pipes?

Hi. Can anyone tell me why there are little sticky stones in the bottom of my hall cupboard under water tank, around the pipes?

Hi, crank bolt wont catch when i try to put it through pedal into arm. It wont catch the pedal or the nut that comes with it to put on once through pedal. Is there anything I can do to make the bolt catch?

Hi. Installing new electric shower. Bottom left rear connection. I have 10mm mains pipe coming through tiled wall and 15mm plastic inlet. Today I bought 10mm comp elbow, 15mm compression elbow and 10x15 end feed reducer. The reducer doesn't seem to fit the elbows. Please help, Thanks in advance...

Switch above counter, socket below. Replaced switch with chrome fitting. Took diagrams of old switch wiring and replicated. Now neon only lit dim and no power coming through socket. Any ideas?

Hi I am replacing all socket and switch covers in my home to chrome versions. In the kitchen... 1) Washing machine plugs into socket under worktop but has fused switch above counter. When I originally rewired it and flicked the switch, the red led light came on as you would expect it to. Then I...

Hi. I have 2 lights in my hall. I have a switch at either end of the hall. Both switches have full control over both lights. I usually install new light fixtures myself, but ive never done 2way lights before. I have 2 red live wires, 1 black neutral and one green/yel earth coming through...