Recent content by Philious

Thanks for the reply.... Now I think about it the led version of this is under £30 on ebay I don't think the flexible strip will last long So I might just go with that and that just make the wife happy Thanks mate

Thanks for the reply The old bulbs were G8 type 5-10Watt It sounds as if I may have to replace like for like or replace the transformers

Hi As the bulbs failed in our under cabinet lights never really got round to replacing them until the wife informed me they had all gone (x4) so I purchased 4x led bulbs but when I turn them on they flickered once and off? Are the LEDs not compatible or other reason? Any help much appreciated...

Right I changed the switch and it works as it should so we now have light on tap or switch :P Thanks for all your help advise

Hi When I removed the sensor from the light it left me with 3 wires 2 of which were white and an earth so I connected brown liven to one and blue neutral to the other and earth to earth, from the light straight to switch and wired brown live in L2 and brown live from consumer unit to L1 and...

Ok tried the wiring again tonight and the switch must be faulty as it doesn't work :roll: I've drilled a couple of access holes in the back of the switch do you think their take it back without a fuss???

Thanks for all the reply's guys I followed the wiring instructions but kept tripping the fuse :shock: Then I wired it with just the live in the com L3 position and the light live in L1 The light came on but the switch didn't work :shock: I'm wondering if the switch is faulty as it...

Hi I have a malfunctioning pir flood light so I disconnected the sensor and want to wire it direct to a waterproof light switch, so I could just switch on when I want to. I bought a Crabtree ip56, which has L1 L2 & L3 but not sure which wire goes where !! The cable is 2 core with earth which...

Hey guys I have a clarke petrol jet washer and can`t release the "quick release couplings" it must have grit or something in the bo bearings, does anyone have any idea how I can get them off as they are currently stuck on :evil:

Thanks for the reply, Can I replace the window or do I have to get a window fitter in to replace it?

Hi there I have a cracked window pane in the front upvc double glazed bay window wondered if its possible to replace the window pane or do I have to replace the whole window :|

Thanks guys for your advice, kinda thought that the water flow even if it is flowing quickly there isn`t alot of it gushing water. I guess we`ll play it by ear for now

Thanks for the help and advice spraggo The baxi has been really good the hot water gets really hot so much so I`ve turn the tempeture down to half way and its still hot enough, the only problem i`ve had is with the thermostat which the fitter got but I have been told that due to the cold...

Hi Yeah sorry the combi is: Due tec combi HE condensing boiler. currently have a temp thermostat fitted in the hall way but had alot of trouble with it this winter staying on all night and cooking through the night so decided to just have a digital timer which will come on at timed intervals.

Yeah exactly, once we realised we had to be careful with what we flushed away its been clear for two years but once we have guests it blocks which generally isn`t a problem but we share our drains with next door and it blocks on their side before it gets to the junction that joins both are...