Recent content by russ8585

I've tidyed up the wires and attached it black to live, white to neutral. Also switched to a 3amp fuse. My gut feeling is the seller didn't understand UK plugs and wired it backwards when he swapped it from a euro one. Everything seems to be working fine.

The is no marks on the outside. There is a CE mark on the inside.

Hi All, Looking for some help. I brought a custom made lamp from Germany and I asked if it could be fitted with a UK plug. The lamp arrived today with said plug and just out of interest I decided to take a look inside. There are only 2 wires (Black and White). The Black was connected to...

The tissue was sucked towards the vent

Hi, I have this odd patch on my wall. Ive painted the wall 4-5 times and even tried stain stop, but the patch is still visible once the paint is dry. Any ideas how I can fix this?

I'm trying to find replacement seals for these windows. So far I haven't found anything. Could someone point me in the right direction? Current ones are 2 fins, stapled down into a groove in the window itself.

Ive used masking tape to paint my windows. Ive had no issues but on the last window the tape has stuck to the glass. Whats the best way to get it off? Ive tried Glass cleaner, WD-40, and White spirit. Nothings worked. The glue seems to have gone rock solid.

My flat has wooden pivot windows (double glazed). A few are leaking if kept open in the rain. What is the best way to seal them? It looks like some sort of putty was used in the construction, which I guess has broken down over the years. Im guessing silicone is the easiest way to go, but unsure...

What is the best adhesive to stick a stone shower tray to a Hardwood Plywood floor? The tray is made of silica and quartz mixed with a polymer.

Hi, My PC went off unexpectedly and now wont turn back on. When I try to turn it on the case lights up for half a second but that’s it. There seems to be power as the fans will start to turn, then stop. There is also a power light on a usb splitter which is plugged in the back. I was...

Thats fine. Im months away from moving in.

Im doing up the flat so Im not at that stage, but I will do when I move in.

The McAlpine Mechanical Boss 82mm worked like a treat. (y)

Hi All, I got a volt meter and tested the orange / white. Nothing. Same with Green / Black. Line must be dead. Good to know its not my wiring that's the problem.

Thanks. I will try that :)