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My washing machine does that when it decides it is not balanced. Often seems to happen with a single heavy item. It seems to be a normal (annoying) function to save the bearings.

In that case, why not put a light switch in the bathroom itself? How far would a light switch be from the bath or shower? (ignore the sink as that does not count).

Madogkewis Taking a step back for the moment... Do you know how you will physically get a wire from from the new light or from the old pull light switch to that 3gang light switch? Asking as if you did not have a solution to that,(which is often the most difficult part ) then no point...

If you are able to do some wiring yourself.... I have very occasionally fitted emergency lights like these as ceiling lights. When off The green LED makes enough 'glow' to light the hallway and stairs at night. The are operated using the normal light switch. And additionally they come on for...

You are changing from a single ceiling light to multiple (9) downlights distributed across your ceiling. Does your ceiling contain joists, and if yes how do you plan to get cables through them when you have no access from above? SFK

How much do you need. Your bag of builder sand and bag of cement is (by a long way) best value for money. But if you need less than 5kg of mortar, may I suggest pre mix mortar. It is very expensive and should not be bought if you need more than one 5kg tub...

Looking at tool station, the trend fluid is... Synthetic based petroleum lubricant formulated to be used with diamond compounds. Reduces the threat of rusting by up to 95% when used with quality diamond abrasive products, improving the diamond performance. Excellent penetrating qualities...

The two most common classes of honing oil are petroleum based (typically mineral oils), and non-petroleum based (typically water or vegetable oil). So yes water can be used. But what type of honing fluid did you use before? I ask as I would be worried about the washing up liquid damaging your...

From memory, so happy to be shot down. China banned Chinese manufacturers from installing Android on Chinese phones. So Chinese phone manufacturers make their own software (looking just now on Web it seems to be a lightly modified Android). In this case called OxygenOS. More details here...

John,very good point, I missed that. OnePlus is a China-based smartphone manufacturer that also produces the Ace and Nord lines of phones. They do not use android They use a 'borrowed' version of Android that looks similar and many say is exactly the same (but I do not know if Android app...

I often buy unlocked phones and SIM cards for family (typically elderly who want simplicity but also good above entry level phones that are not too expensive). Are uodates received and applied as seamlessly as when on a contract phone? Yes- exactly the same. Have you noticed any downsides to...

I suggest you keep it simple then sand Get something like these and recharge them every week in the house: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnetic-Cabinet-Adhesive-Rechargeable-Garage-2/dp/B09DP2XV1V/

My suggestion.... If you are only hitting the corner of the wall at driveway entrance (presumed from your photos), and you do not want to do brickwork, then put a tall Pillar cap on top of your bricks at each corner of your driveway. Many to choose from...

Great to hear and thanks for the update. Did you stick it on, or were the mounting holes in the correct place? SFK

Paw1234 You need a constant 12Volt supply with >10Watts (I cannot see the current rating but expect it then be greater than 0.8A). I suggest in the following link a suitable 12V, 15W supply (I chose 15W so it is a bit higher than your old 10W supply, as this should mean it is not running flat...

Just checking - are you hiring proper floor sanders (one very big one and one smallish one for the details)? This is the definite recommendation. Following link used simply for the image...

Use a step or Cone drill. Pre-drill a small 3mm hole first to mark where to use the Cone drill. I would make a wood template with 3mm holes in it to mark where to put the 3mm drill holes. And put tape on Cone drill or step drill to mark where to stop...

Not in my house..... I run up and down the stairs to ensure that never ever happens.

Also... If you find a switch is upside down (I like all my switches when the light is off to be pushed in at the top of the switch) then swap the A1 and A2 over which each other (blue and yellow wire) ALSO, you mentioned the two wires being 'Neutral The blue and yellow wires ARE NOT neutral...

It does not matter. To double clarify, all of the wires in a gray cable have to go into one of the triangles. (Ie one grey cable into one sperate triangle). You choose which triangle based on which switch you want to use. Typically you have the switch to control the light in the side nearest...