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  1. JD2012

    Scottish Power Old Non Smart Meter Replacement Question.

    No its a old Non Smart type at least 30 years old I think.
  2. JD2012

    Scottish Power Old Non Smart Meter Replacement Question.

    I have resisted getting a Smart Electricity Meter installed. Last week a man from Scottish Power came out to do a equipment check and said we must get a replacement meter as our non smart one is now old. It must be a least 30 year old by my guess. He asked me how I did my meter reading and I...
  3. JD2012

    Kitchen Mixer Tap Problem

    It could well be lol. The Bar Sink? the small sink next to the big one also needs fixed but that is for another day LOL.
  4. JD2012

    Kitchen Mixer Tap Problem

    That was my thought also. I would never get a sink with Mixer Taps again. For one thing they don't work with a garden hose or pressure washer. I have tried adapters but no luck. I will wait and see if its ok before getting new tap.
  5. JD2012

    Kitchen Mixer Tap Problem

    I took the cover off as today it stopped working. The screw that goes inside was loose. I have tightened it up and it seems to be working for now. :) Just for reference what part do I look for if this does not work? Here is a picture of the tap with the head off. Thanks
  6. JD2012

    Kitchen Mixer Tap Problem

    Is it just a Washer inside? I have a box of standard Tap ones I think.
  7. JD2012

    Kitchen Mixer Tap Problem

    I have a problem with the Mixer Tap in my Kitchen. The Cold Tap seems to be slipping and won't turn off with a single turn. Is this just a washer that needs replacing or do I need a whole new tap? If its just a washer how do I open the tap? I have done this years ago but forgot what I did lol...
  8. JD2012

    CCleaner Browser

    I can recommend Bulk Crap Uninstaller https://www.bcuninstaller.com/ its free and it does what it says on the tin lol.
  9. JD2012

    Death of a Workmate

    Would you say then that buying a old Workmate not the modern plastic ones are better? Discuss lol
  10. JD2012

    Frozen Pop-Up

    I had the same problem this week while trying to get into the site. This was on Firefox. I had to sign in to the site via Edge. It may have been my Firefox Privacy Add Ons. I am not sure.
  11. JD2012

    What are your hobbies?

    Music , Walking , Computer Games, Reading, Computers, I.T. I used to build model aircraft kits. I might start again. I also do Photography.
  12. JD2012

    Memory stick loses files but not folders

    Recuva works great! Its FREE and can be used on your PC Files, Camera Memory Card, USB Drives etc. I can recommend it. https://www.ccleaner.com/recuva/download Also look Here https://www.troublefixers.com/solutions-to-top-10-usb-pen-drive-problems/ Posting this for others who also have had...
  13. JD2012

    Can I Varnish over Cuprinol Shed Treatment?

    I painted over the bit that the Cuprinol was being washed off from with some old Ronseal Interior varnish lol. 2 coats and then Cupernol over the top fixed it!
  14. JD2012

    Front Door Keyhole Cover

    Its a wooden front door with a mortice lock. The lock plate is aluminum.
  15. JD2012

    Front Door Keyhole Cover

    I am looking for a Keyhole Cover for my Front door. It looks a bit like this picture below. Mine is silver chrome. I looked in my local B&Q but they had none suitable for my type of lock. Can I get one that screws in or something thanks.
  16. JD2012

    Best Paving Slab Cleaner?

    Spear & Jackson Spray and Leave works great!
  17. JD2012

    Can I Varnish over Cuprinol Shed Treatment?

    I would not do the whole shed just the bit at the around door that comes off lol.
  18. JD2012

    Can I Varnish over Cuprinol Shed Treatment?

    Can I Varnish over Cuprinol Shed Treatment? My shed is painted with Cuprinol Forest Green. I repaint it once a year. I have noticed the Cuprinol around and on the door has been sort of scoured off with the rain. Could I paint varnish over it without stripping back to the wood? Thanks :)
  19. JD2012

    How to fit Lawn Edging?

    I got the plastic lawn edging below. How do I fit this with no stakes? Its was for the edge of the lawn beside my paving slabs edgers. Tthe grass was growing out over them. Someone did suggest I could use galvanised nails . Thanks...
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