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I've discovered there are three wires (1 unused) between my room thermostat (currently battery powered)and the board on my furnace (Johnson and Starley Hi spec m31). My question; is there a simple way to connect this third wire to the board to use as a common wire so I can use a better...

He can't make it until later next week unfortunately. Can't thank you enough for the pictures Seco Services- you're a legend. I'll have a bash at that I reckon.

I didn't actually- but that was more by luck than judgement! You've got me thinking now though. I don't suppose you could give me an idiots guide on how to go about drilling it out could you chief? I've had a couple of Stella's and am feeling confident about having another go again tomorrow :P

Thanks for all your suggestions guys. Not possessing a multimetre, I took a gamble and bought a new immersion heater but after several hours of trying to free the original I have had to admit defeat and call in a pro. I tried a conventinal spanner and a box wrench and plenty of penetrating oil...

Afternoon Chaps, I wondered if someone might be able to point me in the right direction re. my immersion heater as after four cold showers on the trot, the novelty has well and truly worn off. I have an analog time switch which I noticed was becoming noisy over the last few weeks and last...

Thanks very much Roughcaster. I shall do exactly that. You are a gentleman and a scholar sir! :)

Good Evening Guys, I have what looks to me to be an old style electrical/telephone socket housing in an internal brick wall which I have got a plasterer coming to skim later this week. Could any kind soul out there advise me the best way of filling this hole. I'm not sure if I should be...

Hole In Wall