Recent content by john1201

Thanks very much for your quick and helpful response. Your instructions were so clear I managed to wire the new switch without any problems. Thanks again.

Hi I'm trying to replace an old light switch with a modern equivalent. The switch controls the hall ceiling light and the landing ceiling light. The hall ceiling light is also controlled by another switch, as is the landing ceiling light. I've therefore bought double (2-gang?) 2 way MK...

Thanks very much, Wayners. Great advice!

Hi I stupidly applied a gloss paint to an interior panel door using a roller and the finish is awful (see photo) My regular decorator said the best way to rectify the situation is to use wet and dry sandpaper to remove the existing paint and then gloss again using a paint brush to achieve the...

That’s great. Thanks again for your help and advice.

Looks and feels like plastic and brass

It’s amazing what a well-trained eye can see. My eyes didn’t see the dimple! The long nosed pliers did the trick. I’m not sure what method was used to secure the white indice to the base but whatever it was didn’t work. What would you suggest I use to secure the white indice to the base so...

Hi Hope you can help. I’m trying to repair a dripping Heritage Ryde pillar tap. I’ve removed the domed part of the indice but it has come away from its base which is now lodged in the handle body (see photo) Do you know how I can remove the base to get access to the screw and washer in...