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Thanks for the replies. Yes, the machine is probably around 10 years old but apparently was working. Then it refused to fill. The spin and drain were working and any program the power light illuminated. I did some internet research and found that is a common issue, and replacing the inlet...

What ho one and all, I am reluctantly renewing a Zanussi washing machine that is probably repairable but is likely to cost as much to find the problem as it is to replace. Doing an internet search, there are so many makes, models specs that I am totally confused as to the best direction /...

Thanks; very useful link. Perhaps the first stage will be to replace the inlet valves? Is there a way to test them? No water entering but I find it hard to believe that both hot and cold are faulty at the same time. Is there an on-board fuse somwhere

What ho one and all, Have a Zanussi FL1085 that will not start on virtually all programs. The red power 'on' light illuminates on all programs, the spin works, and the drain pump seems to fire up, but everything else, zilch. There is no water coming to the machine, so don't know if that...

Thanks for your reply. Don't think they were treated as they are neither green or brown, but they have been outside, (under cover) for so long now that any colour would have faded. Don't think I will build a trough but will give a couple of coats some kind of treatment. Have to change the...

What ho one and all, I am getting organised to replace number of wooden fence panels that have been there for around 20 years a well past their sell-by date. I have the panels which I will be giving a coat of Ducks Back before installing. Having cleared away most of the earth / leaves / moss...

This is kinda what I am concerned about regarding signing up to the Gigabit scheme. I have no idea what I am agreeing to. My house is a modern, very clean white rendered design; don't have a donw pipe at the front, only a rain chain. So I would not be happy to have a length of cable running...

Many thanks for the links and video. Very useful and now I guess I understand. Not quite as complex as I thought it was. So I could (attempt to) install an ethernet cable from the loft to the router location in the office space.

I guess there is a certain amount of 'who pays the bill' but although I would like to take fibre on board, I am reluctant to sign up to the Gigabit scheme without knowing what costs I may incur. And as I don't fully understand what happens to the fibre cable once it gets to the house...

Unfortunately, I did not plan but during the build 14 years ago, fibre was not really on my radar. It will almost certainly come overhead as all the existing phone lines to all houses are from a pole. And I do have power in the loft. But bringing the cable from the loft via stud walls would...

What ho one and all, The area of Surrey where I live has now gotten sufficient Gigabit government vouchers to have the full fibre installation, probably later this year. At the moment, I have not signed up, but am giving it serious thought. However, I have a number of questions that not...

It is only the button that is not working, the chimes do just fine when I short the micro-switch. But I did preface the thread with 'being a cheapskate.'

Thanks for your reply. So it would seem new button and interior chimes. I hate discarding something that is working!

Ho Ho Ho one and all, I have had a problem with my wireless door button for some time and now figure it is time to fix the issue. Being somewhat of a cheapskate, I don't want to replace everything inside when the problem is only the door push. But it is a non-specific brand chime and I wonder...

Thanks. I attempt to clean things regularly and my wife does not do frying, so the fan is not heavily coated with layers of grease. Will look at removing it and see what I can clean. Why are they made so it is a major job to clean? Or maybe the plan is, replace rather then maintainer?

What ho one and all, I have spent the last X amount of time, cleaning the kitchen extractor filter and surrounding area. As usual, it is easier said than done, however, it is considerably cleaner. But the plastic casing that surrounds and mounts the motor is quite greasy and I have no idea...

What ho one and all, Am assisting a non-to-practical friend whose external letterbox has fallen off his lime mortar and flint wall. The plan is to screw two battens to the wall and mount the letterbox to the battens. But what is the best way to get a strong fixing into a flint and lime mortar...

Gentlemen, Many thanks for the info regarding why my leaf blower will not stop. Did not understand it, but with your assistance, I now do. And yes, it was a broken wire. Sort length of new wire, bit of solder and some heat shrink and now the switch stops the machine. Frankly, I feel it is a...

Think that makes sense. So I assume that one of the wires to the switch has come loose were it is not so visible. Perhaps I will investigate somewhat deeper tomorrow and if I cannot solve the mystery, return to Screwfix. Most inconvenient at this time of the year.

What I don't understand, if one of the wires has become loose, and the switch is for on and off, why does it start? Surely it is effectively off?