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Terminated the cables correctly. The cables that were exposed were at the end where it connected to the ring circuit near the double socket. They had slipped down when sealing the socket back in. Only thing seen through the hole now is the grey sheath going right up into the box. Yes, it is...

Thanks for the advice folks, electrician came back round and all is sorted

We have had an electric towel rail installed, and our electrician has left this hole in the wall for us to patch up. The wires seen in the hole are connected to a newly installed fused spur which has been connected via an existing socket at the other side of the plasterboard. I'm concerned at...

Turns out it was indeed the fan, and it's now been replaced. Thanks very much for your input and help folks.

I know! I know! Seems like I'm fighting a losing battle with this one. End of the day, as long as it's not leaking anymore and the connector isn't directly at the socket, it'll have to do. Thanks for your help and input folks.

Thanks folks. Got it shifted along a bit more away from the socket.

Unfortunately, yes. An actual plumber. I've already paid for the work, and it looks like I'm stuck with it. Apparently they didn't have any copper pipe with them. I called the firm back and spoke to the head of the firm who of course said it was fine and that it could have been put to the left...

Hello, We've had a plumber out to fix a leak, and 2 new pushfit connections were installed. One of the new connections has been installed directly at the electrical socket where our washing machine is plugged in and pushes against the wire. My concern is that this is unsafe if it leaks. I have...

From my understanding the boiler is only 2 years old.

I understand what you are saying. Sorry. I'm a total novice with this sort of stuff and didn't know if it was a general issue that would be universal. I'll see if I can get the details from them and report back.

Looking to see if it is a possible danger, or if the boiler could potentially fail. As my neighbour is elderly and doesn't have money to spare for any repairs, I would happily pay for any work to be done if they were in any potential danger or if the boiler were likely to stop working especially...

I'm afraid I don't have the make and model number. It is my neighbours boiler that is making the noise. They unfortunately are pretty reluctant to address the issue.

Hi folks, I'm hoping you can help. There is a loud buzzing noise that can be heard from the boiler flue, whenever the combi boiler kicks in and is in use, and it particularly intrusive. Can anybody please advise what would be causing this? It can be heard from quite a distance away. Is it an...

Hello, If I have posted in the wrong section, please move as appropriate. I have just had wooden blinds installed throughout the house, but have noticed that a few of them are squint when pulling up/lowering and when pulled up fully. Others are perfectly straight. Is this normal, or does...

Thank you all for the advice. It's reassuring to know we are not in any danger as such yet, and will endevour to get this rectified A.S.A.P. A follow on question to newboy's reply - what is a retaining ring? Are they easy to buy as a spare? Is it just a cap to cover the blue bit? I really would...