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Some info here http://www.cila.co.uk/files/Asbestos%20Article%20for%20CILA%201008.pdf I questioned wether they had replaced the DCM and they said there was none there when they excavated. So they didn't put one in This a house built in the early 1970's as iy is covered up I can't prove...

Hi Very long story short, plumbers appointed by insurance company to repair water leak under floor of lounge left a trail of disaster. They filled the trench they had dug the length of the lounge with quick set concrete. Few weeks after decorator noticed there was a leak because they hadn't...

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I do not have a multimeter and the black wires have no sleeve on. Obviously not an easy solution I think I'll pay a pro to do it properly :oops:

Thanks how do I identify the switch wire? The connector block on the fitting only has 3 connectors: live neutral and earth so how would I deal with the switch wire? Thank you

Hi I have taken down a fluorescent light from the kitchen. I am replacing it with a spot rail. The old style colour wiring from the ceiling is 3 red 3 black and 3 earth. The wiring connector block in the fitting has pre wired red brown and earth. There is one switch on the wall. I...

Hi Taken down a stud partition in a large room this has left a gap across the ceiling where the woodwork was. The existing plaster was plastered to the edge of the wood. Tried to patch it using ready mix plaster no good. Would a 'proper' plasterer be able to repair it or will the whole...

Hi I need to cut some 400x400 slabs. aldi have cutting discs for a fiver would an angle grinder do for this, using the cheap cutting discs or do i need to buy a different power tool?

Hi Weird this washing machine works OK for a few washes then no power when switched on. Emptying the filter seems to let it power on again and the water in the filter is a bit pongy. Anyone know what may be causing this? Thanks

Hi Aquarius tumble dryer. The door wont stay closed as the catch is not retained. It will only work with something pushed against the door to keep it closed. Is this an easy repair if I get the door part? Thanks

Guessed that much. turned out water boiled over and caused a short. Dried out by this morning

Hi RCD on main fuse board connects to sockets and it keeps tripping. therefore losing power. Seems to be the cooker. If the cooker is switched on the pilot light igniter keeps sparking and wont turn off. Unplugging the cooker trips the RCD. Any ideas what the problem may be be Tanks

Hi I have a Hoover condenser tumble dryer. It is about 2 years old. During the tumble it creates a loud screeching/ squealing noise. Thought this might be the belt but a noodle around the interweb suggests it may be the Idler pulley bearing burnt out. Does anyone know if Is this a...

Thanks I think on saturday i need to get the cover off and have a poke around

Hi I have a condenser tumble dryer that is bi directional tumble. It is OK one way but when it stops and changes direction to the left there is a persisten t sqeuaking noise , which sometimes becomes a scraping noise. Any ideas what is causing this and is there a quick\ cheap fix/ Ta

Hi This oven cuts out after a short period of use ,If left to cool down it starts again. then after a while cuts out. I am told by the spares people I need a K oc? Anyway the part is about £20 my question is is it easy to replace the part? I an used to putting cards etc into computers is it...

Posting this for info for future searches. I had same problem with Exceel dishwasher all seemed clear pipe work impeller. Turned out you must take the left hand side off tp access more pipeage which is where the blockage was. £60 quid callout! because it wasn't the machine faulty

Hi Just replaced a broken triton ivory 2 shower with a new one of the same model. The water inlet pipe has a piece welded on with the compression ring either part of the pipe or welded on so i have had to re-use this . The shower end has a new fitting on so that should be OK .Switched the...

Hi I have electric shower The shower is spraying cold water even when the unit is turned off and the switch on the ceiling when the power is turned on at the switch the water doesn't heat up. I've left it spraying into the bath for now. Any ideas how I can fix this? Thanks

Hi Elderly parents moving to a brand new bugalow. There is a bath suite / overbath shower installed. They need a walk in shower unit. The builders say to install & supply this would cost £1500. Seems steep to me. What would be a fair price for plumbing one in if they were to buy one? Thanks