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I've tidyed up the wires and attached it black to live, white to neutral. Also switched to a 3amp fuse. My gut feeling is the seller didn't understand UK plugs and wired it backwards when he swapped it from a euro one. Everything seems to be working fine.

The is no marks on the outside. There is a CE mark on the inside.

Hi All, Looking for some help. I brought a custom made lamp from Germany and I asked if it could be fitted with a UK plug. The lamp arrived today with said plug and just out of interest I decided to take a look inside. There are only 2 wires (Black and White). The Black was connected to...

The tissue was sucked towards the vent

Hi, I have this odd patch on my wall. Ive painted the wall 4-5 times and even tried stain stop, but the patch is still visible once the paint is dry. Any ideas how I can fix this?

I'm trying to find replacement seals for these windows. So far I haven't found anything. Could someone point me in the right direction? Current ones are 2 fins, stapled down into a groove in the window itself.

Ive used masking tape to paint my windows. Ive had no issues but on the last window the tape has stuck to the glass. Whats the best way to get it off? Ive tried Glass cleaner, WD-40, and White spirit. Nothings worked. The glue seems to have gone rock solid.

My flat has wooden pivot windows (double glazed). A few are leaking if kept open in the rain. What is the best way to seal them? It looks like some sort of putty was used in the construction, which I guess has broken down over the years. Im guessing silicone is the easiest way to go, but unsure...

What is the best adhesive to stick a stone shower tray to a Hardwood Plywood floor? The tray is made of silica and quartz mixed with a polymer.

Hi, My PC went off unexpectedly and now wont turn back on. When I try to turn it on the case lights up for half a second but that’s it. There seems to be power as the fans will start to turn, then stop. There is also a power light on a usb splitter which is plugged in the back. I was...

Thats fine. Im months away from moving in.

Im doing up the flat so Im not at that stage, but I will do when I move in.

The McAlpine Mechanical Boss 82mm worked like a treat. (y)

Hi All, I got a volt meter and tested the orange / white. Nothing. Same with Green / Black. Line must be dead. Good to know its not my wiring that's the problem.

Thanks. I will try that :)

Does it matter which way the green and black go on?

I do have the number. I've called it and it just rings so I assume its the correct one. I used the correct tool to punch in the wires. Im pretty sure they've connected. Its hard to tell but there right to the bottom of the connection points. I used a BT80A as the BT phone wire comes into the...

No. I just have the black BT wire coming into the flat (4 copper wires inside: Orange, White, Green, Black). From there its wired into the BT80A junction box to convert it to the modern cable. I've run a 4 pair cable and used the Blue/white, White/Blue cable as I read that's the default ones to use.

I've just brought a flat and I've run some new wiring for the telephone. I have run it in the following way: I think the phone line is still active as I've received bills from BT in the mail for the former owner (sadly passed away). I tried plunging a basic landline telephone into the test...

Only have the 86mm and the 100mm cast iron pipes. Ive managed to drill a 57mm hole in the 86mm pipe so Im hoping the McAlpine Mechanical Pipe Boss Connector 82mm will work with some silicone and cable ties.