Recent content by Autechre

Thanks, but I meant what the problem was with this device.

The handle's a bit stiff for my elderly parents, so a quick off and on again could save a nice amount of water. I'm not wedded to the idea, but I found a shower-head with the shut-off built-in, which I'd prefer to buy, but it's more expensive than this obviously, so I thought I should check-out...

Is it safe to use one of these screw-in shut-off valves at the base of my shower unit, to save a bit of water/money? They leave a trickle of water, so the water isn't completely stopped from flowing. 2016-12-05_191613 by Autechre posted 5 Dec 2016 at 8:01 PM From reading the blurb, it would...

I've discovered that I can push the two locking pegs down to their 'locked' position by hand, which moves the centre slider up, but I can't move the slider on its own when trying to push it up with the Velux handle. Even after removing one of the locks and trying with substantial brute force to...

The part no. is GGL-4. The central sliders won't move at all, as if jammed. It's been like this since the installation, so I don't think a lack of lubrication is the problem, though I've given a hefty amount to both, left for 24 hrs and tried again, but no joy. The locking pins move a bit and...

The tiling was added after the unit was fitted about ten years ago, so I don't think it can be the cause. I found this posting //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1481098#1481098 which sounds like a similar problem, but I don't quite understand the solution. Could replacing the...

I know it sounds like I don't need as much help as others, but I do. I'm a regular DIYer and still have the instruction manual, so I can replace what needs to be replaced, but I don't want to try every kind of fix until I find the right one. I'd love some professional advice. Thanks.

Hi, I really need some help to stop a long-term leak from my Mira Excel Mk.2 shower. It leaks behind the wall, spraying water in the gap between the plaster board and wall, but only when the shower is used. The water has pooled on the floorboards under and behind the tray and rotted the...

Can anyone tell me where I take the earth cable from the banjo clip/piranha locknut? To the earth terminal on the RCD plug? I'll get to the points raised above, in a minute. Thanks.

Where do I take the earth cable from the banjo clip/piranha locknut? Does this only need to be at the RCD end, or do I need a banjo clip/piranha locknut and extra earthing at the s'house end too? I'll apply for Building regs approval when complete and make any changes necessary. Financial...

Thanks. Could you tell me what to look for, to earth the armour and for the fused connection unit? This isn't beyond me, but it's the first time I've fitted an SWA. Cheers.

Thanks. What sort of 'RCD' terminal/arrangement would you suggest? I'm adding a 2-gang socket to a summerhouse and need to run a power cable of some sort along a garden brick wall to an internal mains supply. I'd rather not just use standard cable, threaded down conduit, with a...

Hi, Is it possible to terminate a 1.5mm 3-core SWA on a standard RCD plug or a standard plug (which is then plugged in to an adaptor) - this type of thing: http://www.amazon.co.uk/GREAVES-CO-RCD-Plug/dp/9792111050/ref=sr_1_5?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1319810767&sr=1-5? At the gland end, the steel...

Hi, I'm replacing some ceiling pendants and need a non-contact voltage detector for added peace of mind. What do people recommend? Prices seem to vary from £5 to £25. Cheers.

Thanks. I'll contact them for a quote. If I buy a replacement, I'll probably stick with as reliable a make as you can get nowadays - Bosch, Miele, Siemens or AEG. Do you know if there are any models I should avoid? Thanks.