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Hello, I think you might be on to something here. The pump is making a slight wine - I am not sure, however, if it has always done this but I am just aware of it now. It is also very hot - almost too hot to touch. However, there does seem to be some vibration coming from it? Is...

Just had another look at this further and note recommendations for either ernox f3 or sentinel x400. However, is this going to work if I am having problems getting the boiler going in the first place? I.e. is it enough just to drain the system, pour the liquid down and hope that it will...

Hello, I have an old Barlo Balmoral gas boiler that started to make a very strange banging noise and then suddenly cut off. At first, I thought it might be trapped air and drained and refilled my central heating but this did not cure the problem. I have managed to pull off the facia...

Morning, I would be really grateful for some advice on buying an extractor fan for my bathroom. I know that the usual versions come on whenever you turn on the light switch and run off a timer from the time that the light is switched off again. I was hoping to find something a little...

Hi there, With the sudden cold snap that has hit the UK, I was just wondering whether I should change my minimum temperature setting on my thermostat. I have had a look on the web generally and have found various numbers quote - in particular 5 degrees and 10 degrees. What do you guys...

Really good point - definitely certain now that the 907 is the way to go and shall order one now. You are completely right that my bungalow is indeed rather draughty. I shall save the £40.00 that I didn't spend on the the wirelss version and consider some draught excluders for the...

Hello Dan - thanks for the heads up on that. Strange that it is not optimised as default but I can certainly see why perhaps some might not want this option on (though I shall certainly be using it). One other final question if that is ok (last one, I promise). Although I was going to...

Hi, Thanks again for all your input on this - it really is appreciated. I currently have a regular boiler and hotwater tank, so I see exactly what you mean - i.e. leave the heating on the main timer on all the time and just leave the existing timer to control the hot water only. It is...

Firstly, thanks very much for the explanation in respect of the wiring for stats. That guide you referred to is great and has clarified a number of issues that I did have generally. Moving on to the electrical vs programmable thermostat debate. I did wonder whether I would open up a bit of...

Right, I think I get it now - so the red (live) remains disconnected unless the thermostat senses it to be too cold - at this point, the red and yellow wires are connected and the current is sent back down the yellow wire to tell the boiler to kick in? This being the case, why is there a...

Thanks for that. Before I look further into what products are available and the various options, I would really grateful if you could help me just work out why there are more wires in my current thermostat than are required for any of the digital types. My current dial thermostat is a pretty...

Hi there, My old manual turn-dial thermostat has given up the ghost and I was thinking of buying a digital programmable version as a replacement - I have read that this not only gives you much better flexibility but also can help reduce energy bills. Anyway, I would be really grateful for...

Hi there, I am going to my local Screwfix to pick up a Tumble Dryer vent kit tonight - at the moment, we stick the tube out the cat flap! One thing that has been worrying me before I start drilling - at what height should I install the vent? On first thought I was just going to have it...

One other quick question if I may. My instruction manual says that I need to really put in a 32A MCB in, in place of my existing 40A one. I was going to swing in by Screwfix tomorrow night, but I have noted that there are quite a few...

Thanks very much guys - it seems that I have become massively confused over issues that aren't there! Bit of a beginner in terms of electrics. Bottom line - nothing wrong with the switch, leave it alone. Thanks.

Hi there, I have a 7.5kW shower that is being protected by a 40A fuse - it is an old consumer unit, but I am hoping to get this replaced later this year. Anyway, I have an external isolation switch for the shower on the wall outside and it has occurred to me that it might not be up to...

Hi there, That is a great idea that I hadn't considered. Unfortunately, I cannot find any with a long neck. I really cannot believe that no manufacturer appears to have tackled this problem.

Hi there, I have got a 7.5kw electric shower that is perfectly adequate but all for the fact that it came with one of those standard slide-rail shower head holders. What I am looking for was a shower head holder that protrudes from the wall more - I need the shower head nearer the middle...