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The type I am looking for all have Mains transformers power supplies, no SMPS so, the reply from big-all may have highlighted a mains hum point I didn't consider ? This I assume would also be the same issue with a 240v to 117v step down transformer, if I could find one at the right price ...

I am thinking of buying a large Amplifier, of about about 1.2Kw out put from the USA, I was hoping to power it from a 110v Site Transformer capable of supplying 32 Amps. But technically speaking speaking Site Transformers use 55-0-55 to supply the 110v, do you think this would affect the...

What causes wiper Blades to squeak, tried replacing the blades , with two different makes from motor factors, still squeak, car is a Suzuki about 4 years old, 41k on the clock.

Common problem on Beko Dishwasher Arms I know, the plastic Arms split along the seam, but the ones bought on line do just the same after after about 6 weeks to a couple of months and the last one I bought was advertised as genuine Beko, although I am not convinced it was ? Any one know of a...

Can any one suggest the best paint for painting the exterior of a UPVC Door, would Yacht paint be any good for the task ?

Thanks, the RAV 4 does appeal to me as its not to big, easily parked in Supermarkets. The other one I quite like is a Suzuki Grand Vitara, the old V6 model. Proper selectable 4 wheel Drive. Thanks again.

Thanks Burnerman much appreciated, are certain production years better than others, I am not after a newish Motor, just a £4k or thereabouts, work horse. Any other suggestions for a cheap 4x4 to pull a trailer up muddy tracks, I have been put of X Trails because of rot and I don't want to...

Thanks Ian, much appreciated.

I am thinking about buying a Hyundai Terracan, but I read that the fuel tank rotting through is a common issue, is that also the same with the Kia Sorento ?

I understand your thinking, but she told me she only runs it on electric !

Has any one experience of changing a Over Heat Stat on a Alde Compact 3000 Caravan water heater, how easy or hard is it ? the heater is located underneath the front seats, looks like access could be a pain. Stat keeps popping out but water is the correct temp.

The big question is, is there enough capacity in the National Grid to supply all the 7Kw needed to charge every ones EV. My house is in a block of 6 houses, one resident has no car all the other families have two cars each, that could in theory require an extra 70Kw pulled from the local...

Thanks, point taken, the Bloke who does my MOT`s was of the same opinion.

I am thinking of buying a low millage Nissan X Trail, but I have been told they do suffer with tin worm, around the rear. Any advice on were specifically to look ? And other common issues to check for ?

Can some one advise on this, I have tried applying Ohms Law, but I am just getting ambiguous results. Is it me ?? The car in question is a 1948 Ford Pilot converted from 6V electrics to 12V. But still uses the original Pos earth system with the Battery located in the Boot. I therefore assume...

Many thanks for that info, much appreciated.

Does the Lighting in a small cleaners cupboard that also contains an enclosure for the Lift control equipment, need to be of a specific type ? ie fire retardant, the one in there at the moment is a standard IP65 bulkhead.

I did find some cheap alternative's, some as cheap as a £20. I am determined to have a go at doing one, I will report back if any success .

Has any one tried repairing a Paxton Net 2 Door entry system 12V power supply, model number 411-501. They all seem to suffer with the same dead fault, no 12V out put. When defective they still have HT on the smoothing cap and the collector of the chopper transistor. I notice two small 4 pin...

The debate is their claim that a different fuse in the 13 Amp attached to the Audio equipment can improve the sound quality , a claim which I think most Electrical Engineers would dismiss as complete nonsense.