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Problem solved. Socket checked safe and Toaster in bin ! Thanks for replies !

I am uncertain where the flash came from, toaster was plugged in and working - switched off right away, Went back later on and tried the right hand side (4 Slicer ) and it started to heat up. Did not try right hand side. Fuse is intact, And Circuit Beaker at main box did not trip. Watched a...

Thanks everybody I used the microwave in socket yesterday with no issues but will check/replace socket and will probably replace toaster as it is a good age. I have a multimeter but not proficient with it. Set it to 200ohms multimeter reads1 at this point, when I connected tips read 0 when I put...

Hi John, Put it on briefly shortly after and no issues but I am twitchy about putting it on in case it causes any problems. My knowledge of electrics is not great and I tend not to play with it other than swapping like for like. Jim

Hi, Plugged toaster in yesterday and after a brief period there was a flash and bang from socket. I had the Microwave running for a good few minutes prior to the with no issues. Tested the socket with a Socket Checker and got all clear. Kettle boiled ok. So I am presuming issue with toaster...

Well, just bit the bullet. Wifey is not happy with the radiators not matching in lounge ! So I am now replacing the other one and fitting a Filter at same time - being done by a plumber. Radiator was fitted by BG and lockshield turned out to be only partially open although I may have had a...

Thanks to all for replies. Probably should have been clearer - the new radiator was like for like a replacement for a leaky one so I assumed balancing was not an issue. Assumed it was sludge. I have only ever once had a sludge issue and it was easily cleared. Will look at balancing again,

Thanks, Mottie. Removing rad is on my list of options but trying to avoid.

Hi. Had a new radiator fitted recently and during cold snap noticed it was showing signs that we may have pulled sludge into it Normally flush system through every year but been a bit lazy the last two. Tried balancing trick but to no avail So injected Fernox into Rad with no immediate result...