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Hi again. In the second pic above (the switch with the rounded top), what would you call that? I looked in Farnell under 'pull cord switches' but saw nothing similar. Thanks.

Hi. I 'pulled on' the light above my bathroom mirror but it will not 'pull off' no matter how many ways I try to manipulate the string. Taking off the cover has put the light out (looks like some kind of safety feature). Is there a fix for the string problem or is it a case of just getting a...

Yes, the visible bit under the dome is hexagonal. My adjustable spanner only just squeezes in but doesn't open far enough. Is there such a thing as a 'thin' spanner for this type of job? Assuming this is how you do it, seems unecessarily tricky – perhaps that red cap SHOULD come out but I don't...

The caps are very snug and don't seem to have a 'nick' for screwdriver heads (the pic suggests there's a nick at 11 o'clock but there's not). I've turned the tap fully on and lifted the 'shroud' up - do these pics give a better idea as to what I'm dealing with? My tools are basic including an...

Hi. The time's come for me to change my first tap washer. Seems simple enough but I just want to be sure that mine is the type of tap where you remove the red/blue plastic caps. I ask only because they're so small. If they ARE to be removed, what type of tool is best to minimise/prevent...

Hello. My parents have a 9 year old Santon Premier Plus and recently noticed the water seemed a little hotter than usual. They phoned a plumber who suggested a thermostat fault was the cause and so sent round an electrician colleague of his. (The electrician confirmed the stat to be working...

Thanks. I think this video is what I was looking for originally: Skip to 2m30s - he says the USB cable has 4 wires, two of which are for data and can be ignored. Would you agree with that? The guy checks that he's connecting the wires correctly by what looks like trial and error (4m15) - had...

Without cutting through which cable - that of the new USB or the existing PSU? I don't think I could start this job without some kind of tutorial but couldn't find this specific job on youtube. Is there a 'how to' anywhere? If I can't find a 'legit' PSU with the same size jack (see last post...

That's interesting. Is it a fiddly job requiring soldering (something I've never done)? Ideally, I think I'd like a new PSU but one of the reviews of this device says “The power supply unit is a standard 5V/2A model with a proprietary connector” which suggests I wouldn't be able to buy one. By...

Via e-bay. The device (MECOOL M8S Pro+) gets excellent reviews on the tech sites. I tried for a few minutes using the dodgy adapter and it does indeed work well.

I'll let you know if it fits in a few days time (delivery expected by Wednesday of a plug like the one directly above).

This is what led me to look for a new plug, it's from this site: http://www.pat-testing-training.net/articles/non-uk-plug-adaptors.php See the end of the article: "The conversion plug must enclose the non-UK plug and it must be designed so that it can only be removed by using a tool". Which...

Or should I get this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/UGREEN-Supply-Adapter-Transformers-Charger/dp/B00TAILRR8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504276882&sr=8-1&keywords=5v+dc+adapter Actually, this has confused me – the product description says “With charger jack size of 3.5mm”. Is that the length or the...

OK, I just assumed that a 12V supply would 'cover' a 5V device. That's why I come here... And, while I'm here, is this all I need? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Euro-to-UK-Travel-2-Pin-Converter-to-3-Pin-European-Travel-Adapter-Plug-Black-/252960374697?hash=item3ae59cffa9:g:u-YAAOSw8HBZKTIW Thanks...

Thanks guys. I've unplugged the existing player and attached a pic of the power pack/plug's label. I think it meets with what you say above but would welcome your confirmation. Thanks again.

Hi. I've just bought a new media player (MECOOL M8S Pro+) which came with an adapter (see pic). I've read that it should really have a 'converter plug' which I'll get but in the meantime: - do these adapters pose an actual danger? - my existing media player has a 'made for UK' power...

Electrician it is then...

I've been phoned by a relative - she's just bought an LED security light which has 3 points for connecting wires. The cable exiting her house (which was previously for a halogen lamp) has 4 wires. Can she install the LED light? If so, which wire is the 'spare' and is it just a case of taping...

Indeed. And I'm pleased to report a successful job. Thanks again, lads.

Hi jj4091. It does help, in that it prompted me to look again for a fitting diagram. (I failed the first time and the Service Manual basically says 'now fit the belt...). I've just found a page about Mother's exact model: http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?53429 which...