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The RCD is now up and working but with the MCBs off. I just need to wait for my washing machine to finish in about 30 minutes before I start switching them on in case it trips out the whole system again. Firstly, that MK B20 MCB on the left that davelx pointed out, I don't know what it does but...

Thanks for reminding me about using an extension lead. I tried that when my brand new dishwasher but unused for years didn't work. It turned out to be the dishwasher that tripped everything especially when a tiny bit of plume came out from the control panel. Still keep meaning to find out if...

Thanks again, I'll have another look, to be absolutely sure. But to reiterate, are we just talking about the sockets, lighting etc that are connected to RCD that trips? I have NOT unplugged or switched off everything that is connected to the second RCD (on the right in the photo) as that stays...

I've unplugged and switched off everything that is connected to the MCBs that are off. There are some light switches that don't have physical 'finger' switches, more like touch-sensitive ones instead. Unfortunately, the same result. As soon as I try to switch on the left RCD (with all the MCBs...

Thanks for your prompt reply, I really appreciate this. Unfortunately, the same result. With the likely risk of sounding thick, I'm assuming it's all plugs & switches just connected to the MCBs/RCB on the left, not the right as well or rather anything that's not affected? When I said 'main...

Went out this morning to drop my wife off at the station. Just before that I put the washing machine on. When I came home, everything was off. Basically, the main switch connected to the meter will trip unless I leave the left RCD off. I have tried turning this RCD on while all the MCBs to its...

That's great, thanks very much. I got the feeling that some enclosed box would be better but wasn't sure what sort. I'll be sure to make use of the joist too and fill the hole! 'Tis but a shame that there's no TLC near me, the postage will be more than the item. Maybe I'll try to find...

My round, enclosed LED bathroom failed me the other day. Because it was reasonably chunky, the old celling rose didn't need to be disturbed as the light itself happily covered it. The new one however is quite slim in thickness so I've had to make the hole behind the ceiling rose wider so that I...

Thanks for your replies and apologies for the delay. I tried switching it on again using an extension lead plugged into a socket in the living room. Nothing happened so I thought I might have burnt out the dishwasher. I plugged it back into its normal socket, tried switching it on and it did it...

Hi, As stated in the subject field, as soon as I begin to switch on my dishwasher, the related circuit breaker switch in the CU flips down. I've checked to see if water has leaked around the power sockets under the sink but they seem fine so I'm assuming (with my very limited knowledge) water...

I need to replace the lower parts of a garage door frame due to rot. The frame is 50mm x 100mm but the closet size comes in at 47mm x 100mm. To line up the outer sides of the new frame with the old one, what is normally used that's 3mm to make up for the shortfall? I have a bag of plastic...

Just an update. Received the stuff! Forgot to mention that they do tell you that you have to be trade so I did have to say I was and gave them a company name that I use to use. Anyways, I suited up with all the PPE, after reading the advisory notes online it makes you feel that you're handling...

Thanks very much for that. It's about the same price and they do a thick version for vertical applications. Yes, they do state that they only sell this to trade but after going through a mock purchase online, it looks like I can order some. ++UPDATE++ Just ordered some and spoke to a lady...

I tried sanding it down. It's a bit difficult to describe. Some areas are fine, other parts are flaky or cracked. You easily chip off some areas as they're slightly lifting up but some areas are really difficult. There are grooves which are difficult to reach in and sand I don't want a...

I know Methylene Chloride has been banned (for good reason I suppose) from paint strippers for some time now but as far as I am aware nothing comes close to removing paint than this chemical. I'm trying to remove paint from an up-and-over metal garage door and it's really difficult. I'm using...

That would probably do it for mine too. I already tried something similar though. I initially stuck the parasol base in a large tub and filled it with decorative gravel after putting it on the dolly trolley, but it still blew over with the occasional freak gust. I took it off the dolly trolley...

Not this one! It's a wide multilever one so the base needs to be really heavy which means I can't transport it into a corner when I'm done. I am using a base and it's light enough for me to just lift and drag it back into the corner but not heavy enough to stabilise it when opened. You can buy...

I want to secure this flange to the brick wall of my house next to the patio doors. This will be used to stabilise a 4.6m wide parasol so there will be a wee bit of pushing and pulling by the wind. Firstly, should I make sure I drill into the brick and not the mortar? I was just going to...

Thanks very much. What grease is that, copper?

I'm staying at my parent's house while one of them recovers from an operation after a fall. I noticed the hot water tap on their bidet only turns about three quarters, it's enough to give out a trickle but not to jet wash your backside. Does anyone know what's probably happened and how to...