Recent content by PottersBar

I by-passed as suggested, works fine, no interference on anything as far as I can make out, makes you wonder why it was on there in the first place :D Many thanks for all replies - job done.

I have an old Electrolux Hoover which has packed up. The culprit seems to be some sort of 4 wire capacitor(?), one wire has disconnected from it. The motor is rated at 450w if it makes any difference. The supply in connects to the capacitor with two wires (red & black) via the on/off...

£210.50, not too bad then 8) (I knew I might be pushing my luck but it was worth a try :lol:)

That is something that I will get done sooner rather than later - anyone care to throw in a ball park figure to have that done by a proper electrician? Thanks for your input, looks like I am safe to go with the above then 8)

Three bedroom lights, bathroom light and upstairs hall lights. Bedroom 1, 1 x 60w bulb (being replaced as described above). Bedroom 2, 6 x 20w low voltage spots with two transformers. Bedroom 3, 1 x 60w bulb. Bathroom, 2 x 40w bulbs. Hall, 2 x 60w spots. All the above on a single old...

Hi all, newbie on here so go easy on me 8) Need some advice from someone who knows regarding fitting some downlights. My house has 1.0mm wiring lighting cable into the loft which currently connects to the single ceiling rose for a pendant type light. I would like to do away with that...