Recent content by Ramrod4

Just to update this FWIW - I got a cheap MK as suggested and managed to get it to work. Thanks for the advice.

Yeah I imagined something like that. That's just a side issue though really - it's a mess even without that.

House age would be about that, yes. Looking at guides online they have nice single core fine wire that is a doddle to fit. Yes all the wires were twisted together. Anything beyond fitting a new socket is beyond me tbh. I just need a socket with wider terminals to replace the existing. The...

This is a pic of the existing plug and wiring if it helps. With the replacement socket I can't get the red and black wires anywhere near upto the outer. (it also trips the switch for some reason too)

As above, I'm trying to replace a socket and the existing cable is too chunky to fit into the new socket I have. I'm struggling to find anything with noticeably bigger terminals. Any suggestions of something appropriate would be much appreciated.

I can't unfortunately because the conduit for the wiring is firmly fixed in place and prevents screwdriver access.

It's a Drayton Lifestyle LP241.

Apologies for the slow reply - been ruined with covid for a week. It's actually always been like that - by design it seems - I have no idea why.

Fairly recent as in a few weeks. Thanks - I will take a look at that. Just wondered if there was a simple explanation.

Yes a mid position valve (honeywell). How would I know if the roomstat is working as it should? CH doesn't work without the hot water on (by design it seems- no idea why) I've just switched the HW off to answer your question, and after turning it back on the radiators are now warming.

I seem to have an issue with the motorised valve but not completely sure it's that or what the problem is. Essentially, when both the heating and hot water are on as far as the programmer is concerned, the hot water is not going to the radiators - only to the hot water tank. If I move the lever...