Recent content by johnbuckley

Ok so given that the motor is 85w this would be ok? And just leave the 7 amp fuse in the plug or reduce it?

Thanks for that, yes it's is a 6amp circuit breaker. Definitely 1mm t&e as I searched the cable for the markings. One of my initial worries was that I wan't sure whether that cable was suitable. Assume I'm ok to replace the 'in situ' fcu for a 3 pin socket?

Got it from Amazon just this week, Ciarra been around since 1968. Difficult to buy anything that isn't imported from that part of the world these days.

Thanks for replying pics attached

I have a new cooker hood/extractor which is fitted with a moulded plug and a 7 amp fuse, the motor is rated at 85w and I'm wondering if the fuse should be smaller, why I'm querying the manufacturer is anyone's guess; just looking at fuse ratings didn't ring true so better to ask and risk a...

I thought that was a wind up until I looked it up. Good idea and I'll see if I can locate one reasonably. Thanks

Thanks; yeah I've got one of those and can only see the direction that the cable goes. I've switched everything on in the kitchen and surrounding rooms to see if I can make the cable live; just see what it may be connected to and it remains a dead cable. It really is a mystery and I may just end...

It was contracted out and the electrician that did this house has retired abroad now so I doubt there'll be any joy there

Thanks for that. There are no markings on the cables to identify the size. Good to know that the cooker hood on the lighting circuit breaker is not unusual. The mysterious cable is another story!

Ok so after many years of putting up with scruffy t&e cable coming out of the wall below kitchen wall cupboards which fed the under cabinet lamps: I decided it was time to route it behind the plaster board to exit above the wall cabinets and be out of sight. The cable (marked red in the...

Quick update. Tried 3 plumbers merchants for a back nut and all said not available as they are all bsp and my thread is a fine one. Out of time to keep searching for something that may not exist so I decided to go with advice above and use some CT1 under the base of the tap and O ring, got the...

Thanks for that. I did use the plastic spacer initially until I realised, still didn't tighten with the spacer removed and the lower rubber washer and steel washer in place.

Thank you for that. Yes I was thinking the same; a bit embarrasing really! I have cleaned everything including the o ring. I was concerned a bit with regard to over tightening so, if I ever find a back nut I'll take care. I did tighten the supplied hand nut as far as I was able and I had a...

Thanks for that; yes, using some silicone and letting it cure is something I've considered too

Ok so, on my second back nut and neither fit, first one 32mm and slightly too small in diameter although thread seems to be the same, second one a 1" seems to have correct diameter but thread far too course so neither any good. Off to plumbers merchants tomorrow with tap in hand to see if they...