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Help ! does anyone know a source for obsolete bulbs for christmas tree lights ? I bought an expensive set of outdoor lights from B&Q last year and already they are obsolete . my complaints with them have got me nowhere and Chrismas is nearly here .buying another set is not an option. :cry:

I have replaced the electrical part , it looks like some sort of solenoid. Dave

I have now replaced the actuater (the device that triggers the detergent compartment flap) the flap still does not work , it looks like the problem is something in the control module which is going to cost about £80 to replace. any ideas ?? :oops:

My Bosch dishwasher is about 2 years old .It works ok but after a wash cycle the tablet is still in the dispenser. what opens the little flap . I have cleaned it and it opens and closes manually no problem .please help. Dave :(

Are you putting pans in with the dishes ? the metal on some pans reacts with the chemicals in the powder/ tablet causing a black oxide film . try a run with just dishes and see what happens Dave

About a month ago I posted a topic about how to check an electric meter that seemed to be inaccurate, as I was unable to justify my £60 per month bill . By the number of views this subject generated a considerable amount of interest from others. It may be of help to someone that I now think I...

Does anyone know how to change the bulb (or is it an LED) on the control panel of my integrated Smeg freezer ?? The green lamp has stopped working although freezer is on .I need it lit for peace of mind. Dave

I did a check last weekend when we were away from home. the meter clocked up 10 units over a period of 36 hours with only a small fridge /freezer running in the house and a small upright freezer in an unheated outbuilding.Apart from the clocks on the oven and video recorder every thing else was...

Does anyone know an accurate way to check if my meter is correct . I have a bill of £60 per month which seems a lot for a small terrace , 2 people and GCH . I have read the meter every day over a week and according to it I am using between 17 - 29 units per day . Dave :roll:

I am still looking for this part if anyone can help .my pile of dirty washing is growing :roll:

I am planning to board the loft in our Victorian terrace to provide some extra storage space only .also to replace the insulation which at the moment consists of a layer of wood shavings !!!! My question is that down each side of the loft are some strips of fairly thin pieces of timber about 2...

Sorry I forgot to mention the property is 100 years old Dave

Can anyone advise what if any building regs apply to venting extraction fans in kitchens ? My next door has fitted one about 10 inches from my window on our semi and fills my house with cooking smells if I leave the window open. Dave :x

Thanks for all the comments on my problem , My house does have a slate dpc on the exterior walls as mentioned in a previous post. but the interior (dividing) walls have none at all ,and it is on a couple of these walls were the damp exists . I have taken all your comments on board and have...

Pat and Manx thank you for your help please email me (should now show in profile ) with details of price etc. Regards Dave

Do the chemical damp proof products advertised actually work ?,I am talking about the ones were you drill holes at intervals along the wall and inject the chemical, if so can anyone recommend a good one ? Dave :?

Thanks for the advice Breezer but a brass bolt is not an option as the magnet and plastic bolt are moulded together in one piece . Dave

I have a problem with damp on a couple of interior walls in my house which is 100 years old next year and built from common brick. There in no membrane and the damp patches are about 18 inches high . what is entailed in chemical treatment ? is it a DIY job and what chemical product works best...

I am having problems findind a spare part for this machine, on the end of the motor (Sole) screws a round magnet that I presume is some sort of tacho . The magnet is held in place by a cheap plastic bolt which has broken. My local zanussi dealer no longer keeps these .can anyone help please...

Thanks Kev but which parts centre, do you have an address or website url ? Dave