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Hi securespark, thanks for that, just finished a search only to find nothing which answered my problem. plenty on the mist motor, how to check it ect which was done last week. What would be useful is to find out if the wire coming from the harness is live or has something gone wrong further...

Hi All, didn't know if this should be posted here or under domestic appliances. However the fire is a brookline BKL 20, 7 or 8 years old. The problem is the smoke / flame effect stopped working. I traced the problem to the sump fan, sometimes referred to as the mist Motor, which was not...

Hi CJRatch, Thanks for the reply, sorry I didn't get straight back to you, It's always good to be able to have a second opinion. I quite agree that the old school method is still the best, as my family keep reminding me "you cant teach an old dog new tricks". Thanks again, Brian C.

Morning All, I have used paste the wall coverings twice before, both on emulsioned plaster, using Solvite paste the wall paste, the first time all went well but the next time I was unable to slide the paper into position. I am about to paper another room with the same type of paper & was...

Thanks for the replies. John 4703, Need switches near pond for convenience. Pumps are main voltage not 12v. Chivers 67 Outside cable to junction box is armoured cable. junction box next to switches. Any more help would be helpful.

Hi All, Just wondering if it would be possible to wire 2 pond water pumps into a 2 gang outdoor switch, Screwfix code 69431. Power would be from a 13amp plug from the garage to a weather proof junction box in which a float switch is wired. The power line currently leads from the junction box to...

can I take it that the cable is already wired correctly at the boiler end & all I have to do on the SCR is change the black wire from No. 2 to No.1. 2&4 will be empty. Thanks again.

Thanks once again for all of the replies, I'm very grateful for all the help. Now just one more question before calling for professional help to come & fit it for me: Can I take it that the cable coming from the boiler is wired correctly for this new unit & all I have to do, on the SCR, is...

By the way folks, got new one from Screwfix on line, (product No.4138R). It says "3, 4 or 5 wire installation. is this information any help?

Thanks for the new replies. Ericmark: Yes changed both units, batteries are new. Flameport: Really sorry not sure what you are suggesting I should do. I have put the old one back for now.

Thanks for reply. Programmer on boiler always on (checked) just a stat not programable.

Good morning All. It is time to call on all those good looking helpful people out there (creep) & once again ask for advice. The problem is that we need to fit a new wireless central heating wall stat. At the moment we have a wireless Danfoss RET B+RF, this has become unreliable & needs...

Thanks very much.

Hi Bernard, Thanks for your interest. Picture is a little deceiving as there is just a few mm vertical depth between the 2. The conduit is 15mm. Brian.

Roof off, maximum width 14 cm.

My thanks to Anthony 118 (yes they are mostly Koi) FrodoOne & BernardGreen. Still a little confused, probably my age, WAS hoping to get free TV licence in September:(. Looked on TIC Direct cant see anything that would fit. Any other links would be most welcome.

Hi All, I am looking for a light to place into the Japanese Lanton . I think it needs to be about 20 watt and connected to the mains via a spare switch in the switch box as seen in the photo. have tried solar lights but they are not bright enough. Conduit is built into the base. If anyone...

Thank you both tigercubrider and Misterhelpful. Good sound advice. I have used Zinsser products 5 or 6 years ago when the bathroom ceiling was flaking over the shower, no trouble since. Thank you again, Brian.

Hi all, I am looking to paint the sliding wardrobe doors in our bedroom. They appear to be made of plastic, formally white they have turned yellow over the years. As the doors are otherwise in good condition together with the mirrors, tracks & running gear I am hoping I could use white silk...

HI All, After 14 years we need to replace our Hotpoint built in washing machine. Are the fixing a standard height & the hinges a standard width apart or is there going to be problems refitting the cupboard door? Thanks for any replies. Brian.