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Thanks for reply, maybe then its not a good idea to remove the lock mechanism, I might try a little moe 3 in one.

I have a UPVC multipoint locking mechanism outside door. My problem was that the locking mechanism was quite stiff to operate even with the door open. I have tried 3 in oil and it now seems a little better. Is it a good idea to take the whole multipoint locking mechanism off and give it a good...

When I am replacing my faulty HSV3 valve is it usual/acceptable to use the old compression joints with the new valve ?

Many thanks for the reply Dugit

The hsv3 valve on my CH system is tight I can hardly turn it, can you repair it by taking it apart ?

Central heating hot water and radiators on together I have Glow Worm 80ff, Danfoss programmer CP715, Danfoss H series switching valve. The radiator system works OK, but I notice that after a bath when the hot water system comes on the Danfoss valve goes to the middle position quite often (not...

I have a Hoptpoint Fridge/freezer Model HM315NI and the problem I have is that the fridge/freezer is just too cold the fridge isabout 30 degrees F.Since I had it the temperature regulating knob has always been set at lowest position 1. I was wondering if you can adjust the temperature...

I have a Hotpoint fridge/freezer model HM315NI and I find that even with the temperature regulating knob at lowest position 1 , the temperature in the fridge and the freezer are a little to low and I was wondering if it was possible to adjust by removing the knob adjustment and cover ?

I have just finished putting a replacement kitchen sink in and had to make another hole for the plastic waste outlet, my question is it normal to cement the plastic pipe in or do you put silicone round the pipe?

OK I will use silicone and ditch the washer which is so flimsy it seems to be a nonsense. A small tub of plumbers mate I have had since about 1972 which I remember I got when I moved into another house. Thanks for the replies Dugit

When I look at the assembly instructions for the kitchen basket waste strainer to my astracast composite granite sink unit, I find that the waste flange sits on a P.E washer and then underneath it has a rubber seal but it says to ensure a watertight seal they recommend silicone sealant be...

Missed out that I have chisels ( i don't have router or circsaw)

Have jig saw , hand saws various, files various.

From my measurements I'm expecting I'll have take off about 3mm off the worktop.

I am just replacing a kitchen sink unit with one that is slightly wider and I will have to take off only a few millimetres of the kitchen worktop to be able to drop the sink unit in. I was wondering what the best way was to remove the excess material so that I will not split the edges ?

I am replacing my old kitchen sink unit and have removed all the screw/clips holding it down, the mixer tap is still connected and so is the waste pipe, but I have just tried pushing up in corner but it does not seem to be giving at all and I was wondering if there is a special way of removing...

Many thanks for all the replies, and as suggested I will get a pair of 15mm compression x half inch iron for my flex hoses. Dugit

I cannot believe I am asking this question. I am going to connect a monobloc tap to the kitchen sink which I am going to install. The tap comes with two flexible pipes 10mm end connectors to the tap but the other end has a female thread connector internal diameter 15mm, what threaded male...

My present kitchen sink unit is showing signs of wear and I am thinking of replacing it. I would like to replace it with one of identical size so that I would not have to have a new work top which is OK.. The present sink unit I originally bought from MFI and the information I have on it is...

Because my hearing is getting worse and I miss the door bell I have been looking for a means of extending my present wired doorbell to have a wireless extender to be wired into my system. I have seen advertised an rc3200 in the United States : ! The Plug-In Extend-A-Chime expands an existing...