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Thanks, I will try that and double check the socket is RCD protected. If it is the environment I guess there is nothing I can do. Do you know of anywhere that has information about the operating conditions of domestic plug fuses? A bit geeky I know!

If it is the spin cycle that causes the fuse to blow would this happen at the start of the cycle; making the machine stop part way through the programme. The machine is completing the whole wash as normal with a new fuse.

Thanks, I also meant to say it is a hotpoint wm62

Hi, I will ask for this to moved to the appliance section as well but in answer to your question - I have checked the fuse by putting into an appliance which I know to be working but it does not then work with the fuse taken from the washing machine.

Hi, I have a washing machine in a garage which has developed a problem. It seems to complete the whole wash programme but the next time it is needed it does not work until the fuse is replaced. Each time we want to use the machine the fuse needs replacing.... Is there a fault with the machine...

Hi, over the years I have built up a collection of 'just in case' screws and nails which I rarely use and the pile never seems to go down. I have also just been given several more full jars from the mother in law. I want to clear the garage - is there any value in selling these to a scrap metal...

Thanks - is there anything I can apply to make the paint easy to scrape off as it doesnt sound easy!

I hope that somebody is able to help. I need to decorate my bathroom and plan to paint it. The problem is that the surface is in very bad condition. The existing paint has 'cracked' over large areas as shown in the picture. Does anybody know what may have caused this and what preparation I...

This light fitting is now up and working perfectly - thanks to all your help. Happy New Year to you all.

Thanks very much for your very prompt replies. I have looked closely at the cables and sure enough the thread is there - only in two though - earth and neutral. This was from John Lewis - I could understand it if it was from Ikea. I guess as tonyelectric says - it is all done for the look!

Hi I am in the process of changing a light fitting. All of the three cables in the new fitting have clear sheaths - not blue, brown and yellow / green. There were labels sticky labels on each of the cables - unforunately they came off as I was preparing the cable. How can I find out which is...

As a gay man who has followed these forums for a long time , thank you for your postive responses to this in the most part - particularly John D for setting mickeymoody straight (if you forgive the pun). It is relieving to know that we live in a tolerant society. I agree that most people...

Freecycle is good - I have been a member of freecycle for a long time but have given away more than received. You can opt how to receive messages - I have opted just to keep checking the yahoo group (all freecycles are set up as yahoo groups) so don't get loads of e-mails.

I have removed my towel rail radiator and cannot remember which is the on / off valve. Does this really matter for when I refit the radiator tomorrow afternoon?

Hi It is in the soap side