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Apologies if this is a dumb question but I am replacing a few standard valves on my taps which have either seized up or dripping. I usually replace the entire valve rather than just washer as the old are usually limescaled or corroded, and the valves are not expensive, circa £3 at B&Q where I...

I purchased a surface mounted timer for my immersion heater which will fit a standard 32mm deep socket box, so it seemed a very easy task to replace the standard on/off switch with it. In theory it is a simple job but I only have L,N & E going into existing switch whereas the instructions for...

I have purchased a replacement 6' fluorescent light fitting which is identical to the original, despite that being 15 yrs old (I imagine these don't change much!) . As I am replacing like for like it seems a very simple job, as all the wiring is in place. However I am slightly baffled by the...

I have purchased a new stainless steel cooker hood. Unlike my existing canopy type which plugs into normal 13 amp outlet (within the cooker socket), this hood has only a two core cable and bears the double insulated sign.The manual says to "connect the cord to a socket or ominpolar switch which...

I have purchased a new stainless steel cooker hood. Unlike my existing canopy type which plugs into normal 13 amp outlet (within the cooker socket), this hood has only a two core cable and bears the double insulated sign.The manual says to "connect the cord to a socket or ominpolar switch which...