Recent content by renMike

As the cycle moved on I also noticed an additional leak as shown in this second image in the red outlines: Rather than coming from the black tube it seems to have come from a clip behind the tube on the main white part indicated by the red arrow. Could it be that the entire unit (marked as a...

Hi, I have a 6 year old Miele W1 washing machine (WMG120 GB) which has started to report the "Waterproof" error. I am able to temporarily resolve the issue by dragging the machine out and tilting it backwards to allow the water to escape the catch tray (makes the floor wet but the machine then...

I saw a thread where the opposite was advocated as when drilling horizontally a ring spanner can be placed over the bit shank as a guide to vertical alignment. I've got some offcuts, so I might try all options I can find to see what I get on best with. If you have any more tips then I'd love to...

Hi, I'm looking to put up some floating shelves made from some offcuts of 40mm deep oak worktop. I intend to drill the 20mm diameter and nearly 200m deep holes across the grain with an electric hand drill. I gather that this is a tricky task to complete owing to the harness of the wood and the...

:LOL::LOL: Thanks Mottie! In fairness, I didn't know what I was going to get back so at least this made me smile.

All cut now. Hope it stands the test of time.

It's a chunk of wood at the moment so doesn't have an adjustable foot. I'm going to cut it to length and so wouldn't want to pack it as I have the opportunity to get it right (maybe) now.

I think I'm going to get the "it depends" answer but I thought I'd ask in case there is anyone more experienced than I in this matter. I'm building a new desk over a carpet and underlay floor covering. The desk top is supported along the back and one end by battens on the wall leaving the other...

Indeed it does. The brush spins and has recently been cleaned. The belt is in good condition (not damaged, worn,etc.).

I'm trying to fix my Shark upright vacuum cleaner (NV680UK) as when the 'carpet' setting is selected I get a burning smell swiftly followed by the red light on the base unit indicating an overheat. I've been through all sorts of tests (using only the other attachments, using the hard floor...

Hi, I run a Worcester Greenstar HE boiler which was installed back in 2002. This provides hot water on demand and heats 11 rads. Other than an electrical fault in 2005 it's been a good little runner, that is until recently. I've noticed that the pressure gauge when the system is cold is at zero...

Too right! Thanks for the assistance.

Just to say thanks and confirm that this resolved my problem.

I apologise for the delay in responding as your help is much appreciated, I've had difficulty getting to a suitable computer to upload the images (now uploaded). Should any one be able to identify the trap, or better still suggest a suitable replacement shower trap insert tube then that'd be...

That's the thing I'm after a "shower trap insert tube". I note both of your cautionary remarks about finding one to fit. Unfortunately the old one is now an impossible 3D jigsaw puzzle and so can't be used as a template. The trap will be very awkward to identify owing to its location so a...