Recent content by JamesHughes

Thanks for all the help guys. I tried to run a program to empty, and also reset during run, but neither seemed to empty the washer - perhaps because the water isn't getting hot and it never manages to finish the program. I'll try the bucket approach. Where about is the PCB to which you...

Finally got round to replacing the sensor, but sadly this has not fixed the problem - the water still isn't getting hot. Replacement wasn't as bad as its sounded - probably didn't need to undo the 4 screws holding on the base - there was enough room to wiggle the sensor out. Not sure what...

Glad it isn't as bad as it sounds! 'Cos it sounds pretty bad! Real shame that modern appliances are so difficult to fix. Deliberately so I guess - they want you to buy new all the time. Anyway, I'll grab a new switch and swap them over. Apart from a problem on the circuit board (and all...

Thanks Zipper, S5453X1GB/56, Neff built in dishwasher. Looks like a sod to remove/replace - couldn't even get the cover off when I was prodding about. As an aside, first time I've been accused of a post hijack. Odd since I'm still of the opinion that my problem exactly mirrored that of the...

My Neff dishwasher has just started showing the same symptoms - the water isn't being heated, and the program seems to run for ever. I have checked the resistance of the heater, and is 23ohms so that seems OK. Not sure how to check the thermistor though - does anyone know if its the...

Actually one further Q. The design of the mirror means that I cannot get the flex outlet behind it - the entire back is flush to the wall. So, is it appropriate to have the outlet just above the mirror? It will be effectively invisible to casual passers by there, so aesthetically OK, but it...

In answer to the points above... Yes, aware of requirements of Part P. Installation will be done to the required standard. Point of the question is to improve my knowledge to the point of do the job correctly. Spur from the ceiling rose, feeds the power shower, central light, extractor fan...

PS. Should it be something like this? http://www.screwfix.com/prods/46753/Electrical-Supplies/Switches-Sockets/White-Moulded/Marbo-Range/Marbo-25A-Flex-Outlet-Plate

Hello all, Firstly, I have an RCD protected fused spur powering the bathroom. I need to wire in a bathroom mirror. This comes with a built in transformer for the 12v lamps. There is a flying lead out of the top of the mirror. This needs to be connected to the spur in the loft. I am going...

Cannot do it at the CU by switching components - it's rather old.... As you say, wondering whether to run a spur from the lighting circuit that powers the whole of the bathroom including the lights, and running it by the FCU RCD. That's shouldn't be too bad a mod - got the required junctions...

My recent readings on the subject do make me think that the 17th Ed of Part P means that the the fan, which has wiring sunk in the wall, does need an RCD, because the wiring is concealed, even though it is outside of the bath zone. In general, I think from my reading that all new circuit...

Supplementary bonding addition.... The bathroom is plumbed in a combination of copper and plastic. Shower and sink feeds are all plastic. Bath/dunny are copper. Shower uses the standard earth in the cable and is fed from the ceiling rose, as is the fan. So, both fan and shower are on the same...

The former. I want the system to conform to all the required part P regulations. In fact, been a change. Double checking the layout, the fan is not over the bath at any point, so in fact an RCD not required. So the RCD is now being used for the shower that has been fitted (not by me). RCD...

That's at 12v - although I am simply going by what the specs on the mirror say - hasn't arrived yet! (12v 20A == 240v 1A). Its only 2 halogen bulbs, so not going to be a great drain I would not have thought. The transformers for 12v all seem to supply over 100A so I guess that's par for the...

Hello all, Notwithstanding any Part P certification... Bathroom being redone - I have put in an timed extractor fan, wired up to an isolator and RCD, fed from the ceiling rose. I now need to splice in the wiring for a lighted mirror, 12v 20AMP. I intend to take the feed to the fan (3...