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OP here, just an update, the first place I ordered from were messing me about, so asked for a refund and now purchased these: https://www.cp-lighting.co.uk/Philips-Master-EM-LED-T8-Tube-G13-5ft-20.5W-58W-Cool-White-3100lm-Value-HO

Thanks! sounds good. Awaiting for the tube to arrive now :)

One of our old 58W tubes in the kitchen has died so good time to go to LED im wanting to remove the ballasts and connect direct to mains, its only a single tube light with a Kengo MB58 Ballast Ive ordered this tube...

Thanks, it’s never had that as I’ve not had to pay more than the normal annual service costs. this was the last print out they gave me last month, not sure if helps the diagnosing or the number are specific for each boiler.

Thanks, just switched the heating on, it’s been off for a fair few months, I’ve let it run and get the rads hot, turned heating off and no noise. I’ve now tried the hot water tap on an off and no vibrating noise as of yet, this morning it was 99% chance the boiler vibrated when turning off the...

Hi all Can anyone tell me what’s going on with our boiler? Approx, 8 years old, gets serviced each year, was last serviced in June 2021 with no faults. We have noticed a vibrating noise coming from the boiler where when you open the a tap for hot water (can be any tap in the house) everything...

Hi all I new to tackle our garage door this summer, what paint do I need? it’s a Henderson double up and over. A fair few years old can I jet wash, clean and paint over? Thanks

From a security standpoint what are you thoughts about installing a backlit bell box instead of a more subtle flashing led one? one con I guess is I don’t see many houses with a secondary dummy backlit bell box as you’d probably have to run power to it from where. Do you think the backlit ones...

Thanks all for the info

Thanks. Which one would you choose say for your own house ? Which model should I be looked at ?

Money is no object for the right system. I’d like to choose right first time rather than skimp on price

Hey all We have a Gardtec Ace house alarm which was fitted many many years ago and I want to upgrade it to a smart alarm. Currently it does 5 PiRs, 1 door contact and wired outdoor bell box. And apart from the yearly battery change on the control unit, it’s been fine. been looking at a hybrid...

I need to replace 1 roof tile is this a Marley Modern tile? are they all one size? Please see attached also to fit do i just slot it in? Thanks!

Hi all We currently have a Worcester 37cdi Gas Combi boiler with a Honeywell CM927 thermostat running at around 21c throughout the day, single zoned. We have a total 12 Rads in a detached 4 bed house, my elderly mother lives with us so she is home all day and we have a 11 month baby so the...

Hi all our dual flush button broke today and wanted some advise on how i go about getting it fixed? do i need the whole flush kit or just the button part? we have a busy household so would like a decent one that will last, any recommendations? flush works fine its just the button...