Recent content by HannibalSmith

I've successfully removed snapped taps from through holes using a small sharpened centre punch and a 2lb hammer. The punch shatters the hardened tap. Whatever you do, don't forget your safety glasses, flying hardened steel can cause horrendous injuries. :D

I've found that Winrar opens up a lot of different types of zipped files. It can be downloaded free at: http://www.download.com/WinRAR/3000-2250-10007677.html

The switch backboxes are circa late 60's - early 70's...... so they should have been replaced when your house was rewired.

The water stays above the filter level but below the door level. The machine does finish its cycle. I took the lid and left side panel off hoping to get to the pump and noticed a blockage in like a flat plastic vessel with water ways in it. The blockage was near the top near what looks like a...

Wickes now sell push-fit connections for standard copper tube.

I have a Hotpoint DWF32P dishwasher and at the end of the cycle there is still water in the bottom of the compartment (where the filters are). All filters are clean and there is no blockage around the filter area. I need to check the discharge pump but need advice on where to start, like how to...