Recent content by Tricky-Dicky

  1. Tricky-Dicky

    Layout of pages/forum using my laptop

    Standard on internet - Hold down the CTRL key (bottom left) using left hand, then tap the + button on the keyboard using right hand, once or several times. Text size should increase. To return to standard size or to decrease text size, use Ctrl together with the - key (minus key).
  2. Tricky-Dicky

    tracing ww2 military records

    Try some of these links, do NOT pay for info, there are many genuine free sites available! https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-records-of-service/apply-for-the-records-of-a-deceased-serviceperson https://www.apply-deceased-military-record.service.gov.uk/...
  3. Tricky-Dicky

    Looking to buy a decent wire stripper .. for DIY only

    Something like this ? It's what I use. https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-wire-strippers-6-160mm-/4786v
  4. Tricky-Dicky

    Pneumatic flush concealed WC

    How about these clips, many other similar listings as well. A 'garage' may have some, as I have seen them used on petrol fuel pipes...
  5. Tricky-Dicky

    Battery draining

    Or your alternator not re-charging the battery!
  6. Tricky-Dicky

    Emergency pipe repair product help

    Hi, perhaps keep one of these in stock - https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta-brass-compression-pipe-repair-fitting-15mm/85529 Helped me out once - mains cold water feed in attic, restricted access, etc PS, self amalgamating tape will not work on a pipe that has mains water pressure!
  7. Tricky-Dicky

    Help with azaleas and fuchsias

    Photo 4 plant, scrape a low down twig with your thumb nail on the brown bark. If the revealed colour is brown the shrub is dead. If the revealed colour below the bark is green, then the shrub is alive, and ready to spring into life. (Test one of the other shrubs to reveal the green stem).
  8. Tricky-Dicky

    Rotten sleepers

    How about an upright sleeper wall, Wickes can be a useful supplier https://www.wickes.co.uk/search?text=sleepers+incised. Long life, do NOT paint them, and add a waterproof membrane between them and the patio.
  9. Tricky-Dicky

    Unidentified conduit

    Why not undo the 3 screws and have a look. Most probably power cables. Can't be gas or water as that Tee isn't suitable.
  10. Tricky-Dicky

    Changing light switch...wiring guidance needed

    Both new and old are 2 way switches. On the new switch, one wire into COM, common, and the other wire into 1 (1 Way), either way round as it does not matter on a 1 way switch. ('2' would be used on a 2 way circuit) All the best
  11. Tricky-Dicky

    Strange pipe

    Ditto
  12. Tricky-Dicky

    Iflow Timer model

    The other Drayton models allow for extra options, ie the LP522 lets the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) have different time settings to weekdays.
  13. Tricky-Dicky

    Iflow Timer model

    Looks like a rebadged Drayton LP series of 2 channel programmers. https://www.screwfix.com/search?search=drayton+LP+programmer
  14. Tricky-Dicky

    Looking for this bathroom door handle/lock

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116939242283?_skw=bathroom++door+handle+lock&itmmeta=01KD94H9TH9RR5FJJS5DTCCE3V&hash=item1b3a1f3b2b:g:UTsAAeSwdDBpNQUv&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cG0Gyruu%2BRRT4rdk68B%2Fn3uZTz1hMjdudZL%2BbvLnDtJCYurzL7mSgNJXex9dPsuzP4Vzs0MUtEp4vBIpX1b057D3%2B8PpPwaJFlEK...
  15. Tricky-Dicky

    What are these screws called?

    Could a 'penny' washer provide a large head ? https://www.toolstation.com/search?q=penny+washers
Back
Top