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Thanks for your reply. So if I turn the two valves at each end it will stop water entering the rad? Then use a rad key to drain the rad? I saw on youtube a pair of pliers should be ok to use to turn the valves off.

Hi I woke up today to find a small puddle of water under the radiator next to the front door. This happened couple times before. I've cleared the water up & can't see a leak. At the weekend I saw pressure was down a little on the boiler so I topped it up to over 1 bar. Would this cause the...

1.4kw of lighting ? Well its only a security light, downstairs light and landing light BUT the main wires comes through the circuit which gives electric to the downstairs loo, lounge, kitchen and dinning room.

Saying that when I get home I will check. Im sure the fitter said it was 10amps.

http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/electrical/switches-sockets/white-switches-sockets/switches/-specificproducttype-triple_switches/Marbo-Triple-Light-Switch-2-Way-SP-6AX-White-9289675?skuId=9299374 This is the new switch I bought. On the "Specifications" tab says AMPS 6. Is this too low ?

The clipped wire snapped and replaced with a seperate wire to run between two of the holes. I apprecaite your replies and I know its a bit fiddly without the pictures etc. I have got a guy coming Saturday morning to have a look. £50 for an hours work he said. I just hope it doesnt turn in...

I didnt see any other wires fallen out ? Do you think the common extra wired should be fed to the other 3 ? originally it was not. Whole thing is well annoying when something looks so simple. I will certinaly not be touching anything again and in future get a recommended electrician.

What do you need a picture of ? My new switch ? Do I need a 10 amp or 5amp switch ?

Sorry I meant the switch 10A or 5amp not volts. No I havent paid him but feel bad for him as hes achieved nothing for 4 hours. Is this switch on an automatic/intelligent lighting system? I dont know. I have a new build about 12 years old. Im unsure of the system. Sorry. Thanks again.

Is there enough wire to join them back together, with a screw terminal block or crimp? There is not enough wire to link them back together. At present a small wire has been cut to link the two holes. Would this casue the lights on the ground floor not light up or is a small additional wire...

The back left wire is clipped in the middle and runs from the back/top left in the hole and then on to the front 2nd to left. I will take a picture of the back box and the wires coming in. I know the 4 red iwres on the left are in one cable and the other 3 wires, red, blue and yellow are in...

Thanks for the reply. Im leaving it now..got another electrician coming round to hopefully fix it. I have questionned myself about if he really is one. He fitted 8 new plug sockets in my kitchen - two were upside down.

Hi I recently tried changing a simple 3 button light switch. I done this myself wityh regret. I have since got an electrician in and he cant seem to get it to work neither ?/ The 3 button switch is located when you walk in to my house, it operates the outside security light, my porch light...

Hi I am in the process of buying/selling and the house im buying needs work being done to it. It needs a new bathroom inc bath, basin, toilet, floor and wall tiles being replaced. May be 8ft x 6ft max En-Suite needs replacing, again basin, toilet, shower enclosure, electric shower...

Thanks for your replies. It now works. My fault in terms of the isolator switch does have 6 holes for wires...inc the green & yellow. Still a bit miffed why it cuts out. Thanks for your interest.