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Thanks Leccy758 I will try your suggestions.

I am replacing some carbon brushes for a Dyson vacuum and when the motor runs a lot of sparks are visible and they continue if when the motor is running for a while. I believe there is a danger of the thing catching fire. :oops: Anyone know what the cause is. In the meantime I have ordered...

We use the space in the cupboard under the stairs but have to fumble about in the dark. I want fit a light and switch there. The nearest electrical point is a two way switch in the kitchen controlling the kitchen lights. Is it possible to take a feed from this switch as this would mean a hole...

Thanks all for you input. Great job ColJack your suggested wiring worked! :D Will bear in mind for future to post photos. :oops: Also looked a TLC instructions but found not that helpful. Many Thanks again.

Hello All Would appreciate some advice on how to wire replacement dimmers for 2 way switching. Please see my diagram to see the current wiring. I have a master dimmer and a slave (Varilight Intelligent Touch types) The instructions from Varilight suggest that they wired in series i.e. live...

Thank you all for your comments! BAS the 500w are in two areas i.e lounge and dining area...may be I should consider smaller watt bulbs like 35w?. But take your point.

I have the following layout of lights and am looking good quality dimmers. The press and hold variety would be good. Each LV Downlighter has its own transformer and is dimmable. Please see my diagram. Thanks.

These are two seperate circuits.

Picture showing current spec.

10 year old house plasterboard ceiling movement and skimmed badly by previous owner. :shock: Tried filling and sanding back to flat but once painted still some unsightly filling attempts etc. :x I do not want to renew the whole ceiling and too many spots to part renew. I am thinking about...

I have had the usual issues of the boiler tripping out with numerous resets and then one day a loud noise form the fan (I think) and no more heating or hot water. :( I have replaced the PCB, Thermostat, Heat Sensor, Electrode and the Electrode Lead. I have followed the firing instrcutions in...

Done it all now..and no leaks as advised used the silicone sealant and all working like dream. Grate to have a hot shower after two days of sold ones. 8) Thank you all who have been posting with help hints & tips. Now to find a man to look at the boiler it is Potterton Suprima 50. Does...

hoorah! done it it have come off.....Thank you guys ...PS Seco good photos! Not for getting the new heater in place ...apart from the gasket i should use PET tape only right?

making slow progress cut out a small trianle but this thing is stuck on caked with jointing paste and the effect ot time I guess. Can now feel the tread collar with single finger (size of cut) ....should I try heat noe to burn off some of adhesive etc? Just don't want to damage the tread or the...

Sorry for confusion it is blanking cap not an old immersion heater. trying to shift the cap which is brass

That was 3 hrs with lots of tea breaks and visit to the shops and thinking time. The fitting is brass is it likely to be easy to drill and cut out? I guess you have do this before? Thanks and think about it. what about applying heat to the fitting...my thinking is that the copper will heat up...

Will give a another go... I have tried ...spent 3+ hours trying to shift it. It is a normal anti-clockwise opening? Whats "tank fed copper dhw tank"?. The cylinder is copper foam covered and is part of indirect system so yes fed by a tank for the hot water exchange. Thanks for your reply.

Boiler down so I thought as backup I should have an immersion heater...new build house it seems there is a switched outlet near the cylinder but no link to anything. Plumber must have been running late so left without installing :evil: I have bought the appropriate heater element and...