Recent content by JamieKC

Hi, I have a Hudson reed thermostatic shower mixer valve, with a faulty thermostatic cartridge. Initially it would not undo at all, but after receiving some great advice on here it loosened off. Great I thought, and ordered the replacement cartridge. Upon completely unscrewing it I found only...

Thanks again, worked a treat. Jamie

Thanks for the advice, will give it a go.

Hi, Hoping you can help please! I have a Hudson Reed shower valve in my bathroom. It seems to be an older fashioned 3007 unit, a twin tec divertor, as far as I can make out. Last week it got hotter and hotter, then upon turning the temp control further the shaft started to push outwards. So...

Relay/powerbase replaced. Warm floor again. Nice. Thanks all.

Well I only have access to the end of the flex that the heating element is connected to. This is where it connects to the stat. The joint between flex and heating cable is under a laminate floor with heating mats underneath, not easy access!!! This eve I disconnected the load from the stat...

Measurement was taken at the load terminals of the relay. However I have realised I have tested it connected to a potentially faulty relay. Will disconnect and test again later, then post result. Thanks

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I can't tell you much about the system. It was installed 6 years ago. The invoice only states "digital cable kit, 400w, 37m". The installation - The only RCD protection is the RCD on the consumer unit. There is a fused outlet on the ring main that feeds...

Guess that'll be the next thing to check then. Would a simple one like this suffice? URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331151273163&alt=web Alt URL: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BM500A-1000V-Digital-Insulation-Resistance-Tester-Meter-Megohmmeter-Megger-EI02-/331151273163...

Hi, In my bathroom I have an in screed heating cable kit, 400watts. All has been well for 6 years, until recently. The thermostat, an Aube TH132F, has started switching off when the heating kicks in, it then switches back on and stays on until the load kicks in again, then repeats the...

Hi, I haved a DW602bi dishwasher, which normally operates OK. 2 days ago the plates and glasses were cloudy and spotted and also tasted salty. So I topped up rinse aid and salt and ran again. Still no better. I am using on a full wash cycle with Finish Quantum tablets as we have been doing...