Search results

One the 1st problem: Yes I noticed that mismatch. So then I thought my dimmer switch is made for incandescants not energy saving, so I need a new dimmer switch. I've just gone to B&Q to find a dimmer switch with a lower wattage. But none have those details on the packets. The people at...

Hi there, with situation 1 they flicker even with the dimmer switch on full now. Here's what it says inside the dimmer switch: Crab Tree CPU 2W400 60-400W 200-240V EN 60669-2-1 Does that shed any light (groan) on why they're not working with these bulbs or what kind of bulb I...

The other 2 G10 bulbs just arrived. I've put them in and they are bright but the original 2 are still dim.

Hi folks, 2 things have happened: 1) I have the same model dimmer switch in 2 rooms. I had 72W (100W Equiv) B22 Bayonet Halogen Low Energy Saving GLS Lamp [KHL72GLS/B22] in them and they were fine. I just bought Dimmable 20w (100w) Eveready Soft Lite Bayonet B22 / BC Micro...

They're not brown, they look exactly as they did in spring and summer. Quite big for leaf buds but maybe that's it. Anyway, too late to prune so I may as well leave them, see what happens Thanks :)

Hi folks, Our Rhododendron grew flower buds last year but they never flowered, they're still there. Not sure why, maybe lack off sun? I've moved it to a sunnier spot now but should I leave the buds or prune them off? I don't suppose they'll open this year, being so old now, will...

Hi there, sorry for the late response and thanks for your replies. So as it stands do you think I shouldn't be overly concerned with the wall structure (like having damp etc)? Just getting rid of mold? The room is badly ventilated but there's nothing I can do about that. Should I just...

Hi there, Our sitting room is painted a dark brown and there is a light dusting effect that has appeared near the front window. Under the window was treated for damp about 7 years ago. A few years after the light powdery look appeared there. I wiped it down and it stayed away for some...

ok thanks. i was hoping to just get it from our local b and q though as its so close. Is there a website that can tell you codes? Cheers

Hi folks, I need to touch up our kitchen with Tuscan Honey. B&Q say it doesn't exist any more (was painted 5 years ago) and they need the code. The paint tin's label is faded and I can't read the code. it's something like 17415 but not. Tuscan Honey is on Dulux's site but for the...

Thanks so much for identifying it. Can I be sure it is the'grey' version? Which is 022801 I believe. If I can order it before tackling the screw it certainly makes life easier. Do you think it's worth me buying a Torx T25 and trying that first? There's no other access behind the tiles...

Hi, trouble is I need to take the cartridge out to identify it so I can order it. So I'll need to put it back in until the replacement comes. I'm not sure if they were self tapping, and I did manage to get the other 3 out ok. I don't have a Dremel I'm afraid. If I can't get this out do...

Great, Thanks for the help. I'll take a look at that on Weds. I don't suppose you can help with my other leak problem? A corroded screw a few posts down in this forum. Cheers

Thanks, but there's no room to saw a groove is there? I mean the screw is surrounded on one side by the cartridge. It's the bottom left screw by the way.

Sigh, leaks just seem to be spreading for me at the moment. While turning off the water supply to look at another leak I noticed the water supply tap was also leaking: A plumber once came round and was very confused/ spurprised by the water supply taps. There seem to be 2 one under the...

Hi folks, I have this shower that's leaking: I was told here to replace this cartridge but 1 of these 4 screws I can't remove. It's corroded I think. Is there anything I can do I really need to get this cartridge out for a bit to see what to order as a replacement. Cheers

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to try to clean it first. Quite a few increasingly extreme methods came up on Google. I imagine scraping it out would take ages, but good to know if all else fails. Cheers :)

Thanks, I'll look into that. Cheers

Great thanks. I'll look into getting a new one. There seems to be a few types, but I guess I can just remove the old one to see. Is it fairly simple to swap do you know? I guess I can just google the dirty grout and mold issues, but if anyone has any tips they'd be appreciated. Cheers

Hi folks, We have this old shower and the control is leaking and I had a few questions. I have taken off a couple of layers: 1) If I unscrew any more here water starts gushing out. So I imagine I turn the water off unscrew this and replace a washer. Is this right or could it be...