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How can I tell if my existing fitting has an electronic ballast or magnetic ballast? On the Fernhoward brochure it says "Compatible with most High Frequency 2D bulkheads, including EM". What does EM stand for, does it mean Electromagnetic and is that the same as being a magnetic ballast? This...

Hi, I have the attached 2D CFL 4pin bathroom light which works using a start switch. Can I replace the CFL version with an LED version as a straight swap? I've seen the following on toolstation https://www.fernhoward.com/downloads/temp/2D LED Lamp datasheet Issue 3.pdf but unsure if its...

It's not only happening in heavy rain for me, it happens when there's long persistent drizzle. The water doesn't seem to be draining away properly.

I have a path and garden to the front of the property and lately with the amount of rainfall I've noticed the path and parts of the garden are getting water logged. Please see attached pics. Any ideas of how I can fix. Any advise and tips much appreciated.

I have a UPVC door which is coming to about being 10 years old. The door appears to have developed a 2-3 mm gap between the door sseal and frame on the handle side around the middle section. The seal is tight at the top and bottom ends on the same side. As a result I'm getting quite a draft...

No the sill is meter in length and 6" wide and 2" thick

Thanks for the tips. What size screws would I need and how many would you screw into a meter length cill. Also what type of sealant would you recommend...a brand name will make it easier to purchase.

Hi, the sill originally had a plastic water bar and was rotting near the edge of the water bar. I removed the water bar and used a 2 part filler to patch it up including the gap where the water bar used to sit as it would no longer remain seated. It then did appear to crack along that centre...

why would i need to cut the jambs? The jambs are not rotted. The only thing that would need to be cut are the nails protruding from beneath the jambs which can be hacked off. Then im doing the same thing as I originally suggested which you've also alluded too, that is sliding in place and...

Not that easy to replace entire frame becuase frame has windows attached. see pic. Looks like more work replacing entire frame.

I have a hardwood timber door sill that has rotted away. Not sure how it's rotted so bad. How do I fit a new door sill? If I slide it in beneath the door jams, how do I secure it in place? The old one appears to have been nailed to the door jambs - the rusty nails can still be seen protruding...

I've managed to fit the doormaster lock. However I've noticed sometimes when I lift the handle up to engage the mechanism the key doesn't always turn to lock. I have to lift the handle up with a bit of force before the key will turn. Any ideas why that is happening? It more apparent when you...

Hi, I got the yale doormaster adjustable lock but the lockingplates/keeps are a mystery to me. The instructions and the online video state the front edge of the keeps should be fitted flush to the edge of the door frame but then the door wont shut tight even if you adjust the latch plate - the...

When you recommend the Lockmaster ' universal ' door lock, do you mean the Yale doormaster door lock or is the lockmaster something else. Had a look at lockmaster but they don't have any adjustable hooks, only the yale doormaster appears to have adjustable hooks. It seems to have a 10 year...

Hi, The gear box is riveted to the faceplate so unable to replace just the gear box. What are sprung handles?

I have KFV single piece multi point lock with 2 hooks, 2 rollers and split spindle. The latch on this mechanism no longer springs out fully and so door wont latch shut. Is it possible to repair just the latch on this mechanism or I'm I going to have to replace the entire piece? The hooks also...

Hi, Thanks for the tips. Is this stuff adequate to re-seal the joints between panels https://www.screwfix.com/p/sika-sikaflex-ebt-all-weather-sealant-grey-300ml/79250 as I can't seem to find any grey PU adhesive from toolstation. Otherwise I could apply this Puraflex product which is cheaper...

Hi, I have one of those old sectional compton/lidget garages and I've noticed rain water is seeping through inside. I can't see any leaks on the roof but from outside I think the rain water is seeping through under the concrete panels and between the joints (see attached pics) where the mortar...

I'm trying to reconnect a bottom inlet toilet fill valve with a brass tail to a fixed water pipe. I have one of those 1/2" red fibre washers from screwfix but they look very thin - about 1mm thick. Is there any harm in sticking in 2 of these in before I tighten the connection?

I have some UPVc windows where the silicone seal around the edges has got mould. Trying to wipe it off doesn't make any difference so I want to know what type of silicone seal do i need to replace it. Is this the same stuff as your standard bathroom silicone seal or is it some special stuff for...