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Highly likely 25mm as new build is generally done to the lowest viable spec for things that are not on plain view in the showhouse - harsh but true .... Take a tip and use a third party snag surveyor :-)

Hi All, Power receptacle has bust off and dropped into the radio - I am happy enough soldering a new one into the PCB - or even hard soldering the wall PSU cables on (its too new and nice to hit landfill!) But does anyone know how to get into the things??? Cheers. :-)

Wow thanks for the swift response. Is the stat behind the back panel or do I have to remove most of the machine? Presume I need to be a little careful and isolate before Pin insertion (although I am confident the polarity is correct) On opening the top lid, it is a big fluffed up, so and...

Hi, Our tumbler ceased to exist at some point today? There are no lights on it and I have checked for 230v AC at the plug and even inside the machine where the power comes in (both sides of what looks like a relay?) I understand that thermal cut outs are in the machine, but from this...

From other posts I get the impression that the following is frowned upon.. Standard T&E used underground, even when duct work is utilised. Is this true, or overkill, if it is ducted end to end and buried correctly is it not okay to use? Thanks.

Thanks for that, a lot of it is what I expected :-) Nice to get other peoples input before we spend a fortune!

:-) Finally getting around to the heating at our place, be grateful for peoples comments on these points:- 1. Mix of normal and small bore pipes on the heating - I would propose to have it all made the same, I know nothing really about heating but feel the rads on the smaller pipe are...

You can get a REN booster to take it upto about 10 if needed - PM me if you want details. Failing that many suppliers do small analogue telephone systems that may be suitable for home use.

Your local fire service will do a `free` audit and make professional recommendations that other people will not even think of. worth checking with them - basically everyone should, I was very impressed with the advice given. Hope that helps.

Lol, I do not think any of the wires are realiable knowing the state of the local network will prob give them grey hair asking for anything to be done! I am not really worried about our house because it is recently checked etc but I suspect a few hundred of the houses in the village prob have...

I have seen a lot of mention re : conversion from TT styled earthing to alternative by the DNO, I was considering asking for this where I live (old overhead cables) - but... 1. Do reasons exist why it could not be done e.g. the overhead is very very old? 2. Are there costs involved? 3. Is...

Thanks - is this a switch I can reset or do I need to order a part? Ta.

Really stuck now - cannot find a manual does anyone have a web site or number for Candy - thanks. Duncan.

Hi, This was working fine until clean filter illumiated - cleaned filter but now do hot air?? Is there a thermal trip/reset device or similar I adopted the machine without any documentation? Any help appreciated - thanks. Or pointers to any documentation? I am having troubles finding any...

Thanks for that - I will take a search later, I could/may put the fridge on a UPS unit not only would that keep is safe (for a while) if we were out/away it would smooth any startup surges - getting the heating going would be the main bonus I guess :-)