Recent content by Gigagator

Hi all, I have this Philips XGC 001 18w SOX bulkhead. Unfortunately, it trips the RCD as soon as power is applied. If I remove the CPC from the bulkhead it operates just fine. I presume the ballast is leaking current to the chassis? Does anyone know if this can be fixed? I would be happy to...

Do you put jam or cream on first on your intumescent scones? I'm a cream first kinda guy.

Sling them all in the bin where they belong.

I rather feel you have missed the point I made in my earlier post. The company clearly misled on their claims for the products expected lifespan. They then proceeded to send out replacements under warranty that were, in my experience, even worse affected. For me it's not a matter of saving a...

I wouldn't mess about with any garbage like BG or LAP. Go straight for decent with something like Click - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Accessories_Menu_Index/A_Brushed_Chrome_All/Click_Satin_Chrome/index.html

For me (and possibly for Murdochcat) it's a case of what is morally right. These are devices which are designed and sold to the consumer to protect them and their loved ones from a horrendous death in the case your home goes up in flames. My experience with FireAngel is poor - bought a few...

The Volex and Crabtree switches linked to above appear to be exactly the same module. I guess the preference will be lower case or shouty upper case.

Thanks for that. I do have some holesaws though not sure what sizes. Might pick up the sizes I need from Toolstation on the way home, they are cheap enough.

I'm currently struggling to decide on whether to pick up an integral replacement or GU10 type so that I can replace the lamp if ever necessary. TLC my supplier of choice. The problem I have with the integral ones, easy as they are to change, is it is also easy to damage the plaster around the...

Just raising a thread to have a little rant, and maybe others can throw their hats in. Had a couple of Knightsbridge fluorescent fittings in a shed a few years ago and they all had to be binned due to the electronic control gear dying, just out of warranty. I swore never to buy another...

Got the flexi replaced with the two parts in my links last night. All good and hopefully no more issues for a long time to come!

Many thanks! Will get them picked up tomorrow.

Sorry. Here we go: https://www.screwfix.com/p/mcalpine-rigid-straight-telescopic-wc-socket-extension-white-138mm/325jj

Hi again, After my blockage woes in the other thread this week (thanks again to those of you that contributed), I'd like to replace the flexi pan connector with rigid. The current McAlpine flexi connector connects to the pan on one end and is just pushed into the ground waste on the other end...

All now resolved and flushing correctly! Once I had cleared through all the *ahem* waste, I found the root cause of the blockage. A black rubber seal which I can only surmise came off the old pan connector when it was removed months ago. Don't know how I missed that and left it in there. It...