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    Beko CXFG1685DS Fridge/Freezer Thermostat or Sensor

    Our Beko CXFG1685DS Fridge/Freezer has started "freezing" the contents of the fridge compartment. Looking on the spares websites for replacement thermostat (assuming it is a thermostat issue) I find there is a sensor and a thermostat available. I have found the sensor location via good old...
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    Slight leaks from new radiator pipes.

    We are changing radiators in my sons new home and are having trouble with the fittings that screw into the radiators themselves. Because the carpets are down and the older radiators were slightly bigger than the new ones, we have used extended fittings to make up for the difference in length...
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    Texacom Premier Elite 24 - Honeywell Accenta remote keypad

    Im installing a Texacom Premier Elite 24 System for my son in his new home, that requires two remote keypads, The system was purchased as a kit where you can customise it to suit your needs. At the time he only wanted one keypad at the front entry/exit, so I opted for the Texacom Premier LCDP...
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    Alarm panel advice

    Again thanks for the advice, im looking at a kit that includes the following, are the PIR's at least if not better than the good old texacom medusa's I have always used in the past. 1x Premier 24 Poly Control Panel 1x Premier LCD-P Prox Keypad 3x Premier Capture PIR' 5x Prox Keyfob
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    Alarm panel advice

    Thanks for the response, Im a pure DIY installer but have done a few now, probably all with the basic optima G4, Medusa PIR's and sometimes shock guards. No doubt the stuff you proffessionals dropped a long time ago ;-). Reliable....I meant as in arming and disarming regularly with no issues...
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    Alarm panel advice

    Im looking to fit an RFID panel system, I have only ever fitted keypad panels, The reason for wanting an RFID panel is that the householder wants an easy SET/UNSET option. As above I have no experience with the RFID "tag" and wondered how reliable they are etc etc. Also what are the popular brands.
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    Current sensing relay ?

    Im fitting a cooling fan to my AV cabinet, mainly to assist in cooling a PS4 games console. However the PS4 doesnt have a "switched" USB outlet , they are permenatly live when the console is in standby and hence the fans will remain on all the time. So Is there a device/relay type of unit that...
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    Husky Beer Fridge thermostat

    We have a Husky worktop beer fridge that has started freezing any drinks bottles and cans put into it whatever setting its on. Im assuming, unless you experts advise me otherwise that the thermostat has gone.I have removed the thermostat and it has a part number WPF14B , but having searched all...
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    Gazebo heater options

    We have just erected a premenantly fixed steel gazebo/sunshade type of thing on the patio decking. We are now looking for a good heater that will efficiently take the chill out of a late summer evening. The Gazebo is 10x12 and is adjacent to the house. There seem to be loads available but...
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    Telephone outdoor ringer questions

    Heres a couple of pics, of the bell......I was going to use it as an alarm for my shed, but needing about 70 volts at 16-25 Hz is going to get complicated
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    Telephone outdoor ringer questions

    I came across an outdoor ringer (bell type) that obviousley operated when the phone rang inside. Please excuse my utter lack of Telephone technical info. The "ringer" has two small cores coming from it where it has been taken of the wall. How do I test the "ringer" without connecting it in...
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    Water Pump for a garden game

    Good idea, a hose on a slow flow........;-)
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    Water Pump for a garden game

    I need some inspiration from you expert chaps, Ive been tasked with creating a "Hook a Duck" game for a kids party, Im intending to use a paddling pool to float the plastic ducks in, but to make it a little more interesting for the little ones, im looking for a way to "move" the water around...
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    Treating new Garden Decking

    Just had a 27 x 9 decking fitted over our patio area, and Im looking to give it a few coats of "something" to protect and keep it looking good. Its treated and apparently durable as it is, but Id like to apply a product to keep it that way. Aside from Google and B&Q I have no knowledge of what...
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    Spray Painting Advice

    I have just bought a good DIY compressor (14 CFM/130psi) and a budget spray gun from Machine Mart to have a go at spray painting, I have just painted, using rattle cans, a new fuel tank destined to be fitted to my Escort project, and I severely misjudged how many cans I would need to achieve a...
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    Compressor fitting types

    Purchased a new Compressor, a SIP Airmate TN3.0/50D, I have bought a basic starter kit of tools simply gain a little experience in using it, however my first lesson learnt the usal hard way was that there are a few different types of fittings. Can anyone advise me the correct type of connector I...
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    Identifying a type of Rivet

    Hope you guys can help me out, I am restoring a car that has a universal joint in the gear change assembly. To re-plate the various pieces I had to dis-assemble the UJ joint which meant drilling out what I call a rivet type fixing as shown in the attached pics...I did intend replacing the joint...
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    Cooling Fan with Thermostat Control

    Thanks Guys, thats cleared it up nicely, my ageing brain couldnt see the wood for the tree's so to speak, Thanks again Chaps much appreciated ;-) ;-)
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    Cooling Fan with Thermostat Control

    I must be missing something, sorry I should have provided more detail.... The relay I have is a N/O unit with only TWO terminals, the contact is made as the bi-mettalic strip bends etc etc. The instructions state the N/O contact CLOSES with rising temperature , so what I cant figure is why...
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    Cooling Fan with Thermostat Control

    Can someone back me up with this issue, I have what claims to be a N/O Thermostatic Switch that I intend to use to extract warm air from an AV cabinet. The infro from the RS website and the Data plate confirm that it is a N/O type. However, when set at 0 degrees C, the contact is CLOSED and as...
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