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We have a sort of shelf above the window in the kitchen with 2 light fittings set into it. They have been there about 20 years, and recently when I was replacing a lamp in one, it fell to bits. I can't see me managing to get a replacement, so I was going to replace both of them. However, they...

Ours is starting to make a funny noise which sounds like it is bearings. I think it is a fan in the fridge part, as it slows down and stops when you open the fridge door. Where would I get a new fan, and how does one get into the thing to change it? Any help greatfully received.

We have a mixer tap on our bath with a flexible spray head at the moment. SWMBO has decreed that she no longer wants the spray! Rather than replace the whole tap fitting on the bath, I would like to just get a chrome blanking cap to screw on, but I can't seem to find what thread I need...

There is no requirement to have annual inspections, nor is it illegal to replace hoses myself on my boat, thank goodness. Unless I want to go sailing on canals operated by British Waterways, in which case it must be inspected to ensure it complies with the BSS. I can still do the work myself...

The hose going to the cooker on my boat is showing signs of deterioration, and I'm going to replace it. I want to understand the markings on the hose so that I'm sure to be replacing "Like for like" The markings on the present hose are - EG / BS3212 : 1991 / 1 / 8MM / LOW PRESSURE LPG /...

This is perhaps an unusual request and I'm not really sure if I'm asking the question in the right place, but here goes. I have a small old (30 years old!) yacht which I potter about on. It has a small (13HP) diesel engine. This engine has indirect cooling via seawater, which is injected...

Thanks, guys. I can see that it works ok, but it just seemed strange to me as all the connections are at the ceiling roses in our house, which is about 20 years old. Thanks again for satisfying my curiosity. Jim

My daughter has just moved house, and asked me to fit a couple of dimmer switches for her. Simple job I thought, and to be fair it was, but I was most surprised by the wiring method. When I took off the switch, there were 3 T&E cables in the box. One was L&N in, one was L&N out, and the...

Thanks guys. Think I'll fit 13 sockets as suggested and they can then move the things as required. They are dedicated outlets, as they are switched from a panel behind one of the worktops. From memory, the dishwasher and cooker hood are on the same panel. Thanks again!

My daughter moved into a new (to her) house. I's actually about 2 years old. They went to unplug the fridge-freezer & washing machine so that they could plug in their own. Both items were hard wired into outlets behind them, and couldn't be unplugged. I must admit I've never seen this...

I know it's not CCTV, but I'm sure the assembled wisdom on this forum will be able to help me. Story. Daughter moved house, and had new Sky+ box installed. All working great. Tried to get tv in another room working as per instructions in Sky manual. Get the tv to work OK, but the tv link...

Thanks for the advice guys. There are a couple of Sentinel stockists close by, so X800 looks favourite. Seems like I have a bit of work to do! Cheers Jim

I have several radiator thermostatic valves sticking, either open or closed. A couple of the radiators couldn't be shut off, so I removed the top part and pushed the pin down with the flat of a screwdriver blade. A couple won't open so I've tried pulling the pin up, but to no avail. These are...

Not sure if this should go here, but this is the question anyway. We are due to go "Digital" in 2010. My present aerial set-up has been modified/extended/repositioned and generally mucked about with over the years. Before 2010, I intend to run new cables from the loft to the family room...

Forget my last post! I've just had the gas board round - Our gas supply has failed! No wonder it didn't light! I'll go and put my boiler back together again!

My boiler won't light. It goes through the start sequence - fan runs etc, and the spark works, but no flame. I'm getting 240v between the black & blue wires going to the gas control valve, but there is no "clunk" of the solenoid operating. I get about 30v between the white & blue wires...

I've had a couple of birds crap over my car, and although I've washed it off fairly quickly, there is still a horrible stain left behind. What makes it worse is that it's on the roof, and I see it every time I get into the car. What is the best way to get rid of them - without resorting to...

I have a sealed central heating system which has been in the house from new - about 14 years. A couple of the rads do not turn off at the thermostatic valves, and I was wondering if the whole system could do with a flushing through. Is this a fairly straightforward procedure? I...

I take it that nobody has an answer then. (Perhaps a wee suggestion ?)

This morning the boiler wouldn't start. I found that there was a few drops of water in the air pressure switch tube - The red one. I drained it out and tried to dry it as much as possible, started the fan and let it blow through for a while. It seems to be working OK for the moment, but...