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I have a baxi bermuda gas fire- boiler combination. The problem is, when the central heating comes on and the pump fires up, I sometimes get an irritating noisy vibration from the fire. If I tap the fire body it stops for a while. I have tried turning the pump speed down a notch witch helped a...

In the kitchen I currently have floor covering over the original red quarry tiles laid in the 1930's. Is it possible to put new modern tiles directly onto the originals as I assume that it's easier to start with a nice level base.If so, I think that i painted the quarry tiles years ago so would...

are they always round rings or can they be square section. the old ones looked flat but i assumed that was wear

i managed to remove the spout thanks to you lads help. problem is, i can't push it back in without the new o rings bellying out even with grease on. is there a technique to do this?

its screiber tackle so am i likely to have to remove the assembly from the sink unit to get underneath it?

my kitchen mixer tap has developed a slow leak on the swivel joint. Is it a simple washer replacement or is it more complicated?

jaymackand johnd, you could be right. I tried touching the switch plates etc. in bare feet later and got no shock. earlier i was wearing rubber flip flops. Do you think that proves the point? thanks to all the contributers for the assistance

the problem is, even the copper piping in the house is causing the tester to glow briefly so i think its more serious

fair enough, but can you explain about the power being switched off?

Initially noticed i was getting a slight shock from bedroom switch brass wall plate. Tried electrical screwdriver tester on it and it lights up for a split second then fades.After a while it will do the same. The same thing is happening with tester on some other switches and sockets, but not...

After a recent drain off to sort a connection out, I am about to add some inhibitor to the system. Is it advisable, at this point, to use some cleaning fluid first, before the inhibitor. There are no problems that I know of, apart from a couple of gurgling trv's. If so, any recommended fluids to...

kev, it's got the word "concerto" on it, can't see a model number. I think i got it from B&Q.

kev, does the head just lift off, or is it secured with a screw, mate.?

One of my radiators is not heating up. The rest are fine. The problem one is fitted with a thermostatic valve. Is this likely to be the problem, and if so, is there a way to verify this without draining off and removing the valve.

I know this does not come under general electrics, but does anyone know if 2 sky receivers in diff. rooms can run independantly, off one satellite dish with a single LNB. I've seen some gadgets on a site eg. "priority switches" but not sure if the receivers can be used independantly. I know...