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Hi It's strange, but when I checked today, it's back to normal. I didn't mention that I had Economy 7, with a separate circuit for 3 storage heaters. The night time meter was correct, but the day time was definitely wrong. Could the units somehow be going into the storage heater circuit...

Hi I have noticed that recently my electricity use has shot up. When I did some checks I was surprised to see that my meter is still recording, even when everything is switched off and the main fuse box switch is off. I've phoned the power company and they have arranged a visit for 16 days...

Hi My service agreement is only the basic (cheapest) one, the Boiler and Safety Annual Service. Labour charges for the repair were quoted as £80 the first half hour, then £199 for any time up to three hours. If I try to get someone else to do it, will he have the parts? I don't suppose I can...

Hi I need some advice about my Baxi Bermuda GF Super front fire. The problem was that when I pushed the ignition button, it lit, but as soon I let go, the pilot light went out. This was even if I held it for ages. I recently had the back boiler serviced by British Gas. He said...

I am fairly skilled, but I'm an OAP, so didn't want to take on the whole job. Having said that, I don't think I'm grumpy or would want to get in the way. I've decided to improve the bathroom and kitchen, to a decent standard, as xr4x4 mentions. It's not about making money, for me it's about...

What you say is true, Bosswhite. The trouble is, the bathroom looks embarrassingly bad. I don't want to put people off buying the house. Thanks foxhole. Following your advice, I'm now thinking it is going to be best to get a professional round for an estimate, and mention that I'm...

I take your point foxhole. I was thinking of buying the major items: suite, wall and floor tiles, adhesive, wbp, taps & waste fittings etc. I'm sure there would be other basic extras, which I would be happy to pay for. I probably sound like a cheapskate, but I'm just trying to make the...

Thanks for the reply s60tsy. How about me helping with the labouring work. Would this be OK?

Hi I've got a question about employing a professional to do some work for me. I'm going to put my house up for sale. Before doing so, I've decided to refit the bathroom (new suite, tiles etc. ) and the kitchen (new worktop, sink etc.) I'm hoping to do most of the preparation work, such...

Hi I want to install an inset kitchen sink into a very tight area, in a back kitchen utility room. Would it be possible to have the front edge of the sink at the very front of the work surface? At the moment the surface is just painted wood. Appearance isn't that important. Could I fit it...

Thanks Taylortwocities as well.

Thanks flameport. I appreciate the help that you have given.

Hi 1.7KW. I can't see any writing on the old flex. Thanks for helping.

Hi I have a storage heater with a damaged flex, from the heater to the switch. What flex do I need to replace this? Where can I buy about one metre of it? Thanks for any help.

That's cheered me up. Next time I'm on the mainland I'll phone around before going. Thanks very much for the quick replies.

Hi I want to replace some roof tiles. They are Redland Caledonian, and I have been told that they are no longer made. Can I buy similar ones that will fit, or buy second hand ones? I live in Scotland. Thanks for any help. skye16

Hi Thanks for your reply. I have Economy 7 radiators, but not in the kitchen, where I have the Rayburn. It does heat my water and the room. But the old Rayburn Royal model I've got is very inefficient and is really getting too expensive to run. I just thought that if I could put some sort of...

Hi. I've got an old Rayburn Royal that costs a fortune in oil to run, and it's only going to get more expensive. I'm thinking of changing it to solid fuel. But before I do, does anyone know if you can convert them to just electric? I'm on Economy 7. Thanks for any advice.

Does the last comment mean that I can somehow connect a second storage heater to the existing wiring of the first one, which has been properly fitted? Can you have a double switch for example? I'm no expert on this, so thanks once again for the advice. And I do take your points about an instant...

Thanks very much for your helpful posts. All my night time electric is cheap rate, but it would mean staying up till the extra storage heater starts, or putting it on a timer. Having a day time heater is much more expensive for the electricity - about three times the cost. I do like the...