Recent content by PetersUk

How do I determine what is wrong then? Also DP - can you explain what you mean in layman terms? I'm not sure what you mean. What is the way to check if you are right?

Hi, I have a Range Tribune HE direct 150 litre unvented cylinder that has recently stopped producing hot water. (See photo enclosed) I suspect it is the expansion vessel at fault. My plan is as follows. - check immersion heaters have a current to make sure they are not at fault. - turn off...

Thanks, and how do I ensure a tight fitting?

Hi, I would like to take out some old wooden flooring and install some replacement flooring. The issues I have are 1) how do I go about taking it out 2) how do I get a tight, professional fit. I have enclosed some photos of the chipped flooring and an example of the problem I had with some...

Thanks, managed to oven light out at last with pliers and now ordered a Smeg replacement bulb.

Hi, I have a Smeg sc336x oven and the oven light has gone. I have two problems - 1) I can not loosen the light cover (top left in photo) by turning it anti-clockwise. 2) there is a metal grill I can not find a way to remove. With this in the way I can not take the cover off and get to the...

Cheers, all sorted now. Many thanks for the help

Forgive me if I am a dunderhead - Blue and brown wires for new radiator go in as expected in the same places. CBW - Earth wire from the socket can go and stay where it currently is? Not sure why this is not dangerous regarding the Earth part?

Thanks for the replies - I am a bit of a novice with electrics so I need to ask the following Ericmark - what does swap the flex mean? CBW - are you saying proceed as normal? What do you mean by incoming earth to switch can remain?

Hi, I am currently trying to install a new ......... (blyss wall - mounted panel heater 1500w (195jk) and I noticed that there was no earth cable for the new (heater). Upon checking the manual again I saw that it says 'this product is double insulated and must not be earthed. If there are any...

Thanks SFK - did the trick and now the problem is sorted. Cheers

Recently I have been trying to find somewhere I can purchase a bolt to secure my kitchen sink (like the one shown) for my food rubbish sink. It sounds like a simple task and maybe I am being a dunderhead but I cant find a bolt with a hole in it (for the plug to go in) at B & Q or screwfix or...

Hi, My kitchen tap is about 11 years old and recently I have noticed minor leaks when I use it on full power from the top of it. I think I will probably need to replace the O ring to fix it but I am having difficulty working out how to access it. I have uncovered the little hole but can not...

Recently I replaced my Smeg washing machine with an Indesit washing machine (BIWMIL81284 UK). I have managed to install it successfully but am now struggling to understand how to fit my cabinet door to the washing machine. I have two main problems 1) Contrary to what I expected different...

Today I was using my Smeg washing machine when I heard a funny noise from the drums and then saw smoke. I turned the machine off and had little idea to begin with as to what had gone wrong. I checked various parts and discovered what looks like the drum seal has ripped off inside when I was...