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OK sure. I don't have a multimeter, but I have this device: http://www.transtools.co.uk/store/prod_1248/levels-and-measures/detectors/silverline-live-wire-detector.html Can that be used? If not would this multimeter be OK: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=37279&C

One thing I didnt mention was that 18 months ago, I had a boiler engineer around. He fixed the boiler but stated that the valve motor was on its way out and suggested changing it. This was 18 months ago.

That sums it up. That is correct. While the hot water is heating up, with the valve motor on manual, the radiators also heat up. Once the hot water has reached its target temp, the boiler switches off (regardless of whether the central heating is on or not). Room stat clicks when I turn...

I don't have a multimeter, so will have to buy one. Will this one be ok: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=37279&C Or, I already have a "tester" which checks for live wires...

I tried that. Nothing happens.

Is there anything I can do (before I fit a new one), to verify that it is indeed the motor that has broken?

Hi. I have a problem with my central heating system. I have an open vented system, (heating only) boiler, with a hot water tank. I have a single, wall mounted thermostat in the hallway (for central heating). I have a thermostat on the hot water cylinder itself (for hot water). I...

Ive replaced the Automatic Air Valve. I didnt need to drain the system, but simply removed the old AAV and quickly replaced it with the new one. I used lots of old towels to prevent spillage. Thanks for your help chaps.

I actually did remove the screw yesterday, before wrapping with PTFE tape, but this didnt stop the leak competely. It did reduce it though. My gut feeling is that the plastic screw itself has worn out.

Hi gents. The boiler was installed at around 2002, before I bought the property (in 2006). I have tried the obvious - tighten the black plastic screw - but water continues to spew out of it. I like the idea of replacing it with a radiator bleed valve, but would probably look into...

Hi, Last night, I discovered a small puddle of water around my gas boiler. I traced the leak to what I believe is a pressure relief valve. I took the following pictures and am hoping you can help me to identify the part that might be at fault and also possible cures. I have also shown the...

Obviously your new kitchen is better, but I think that your old kitchen wasnt bad in the first place. It certainly shows that you have spent plenty of money on it. I especially like the pic of the steel beam. I find it amazing that a few bricks can take the weight of an entire load-bearing...

I'm expecting this to be a very nice kitchen. Ive also noticed that you seem to know your way around electrics. Were you an electrician in your former life?

So then what could be done after he has finished the project, with respect to the electics? Surely, the council would not have him rip the whole installation to pieces and start again, just so they can inspect the electrics? I'm interested to know how councils would handle this problem.

But would it not be easier for him to get an electrician (after he has completed the work) to certify the electrics, rather than involve the council?

I know that he would eventually have to get the electrics certified, but apart from that, is there any need for Building Control to be notified - apart from the electrics, this is just a kitchen refurb?

Ive used Diamond Matt. I think its called Endurance Matt now. The walls and ceiling were plasted 6 months ago. I used Dulux Supermatt to prime the walls. I then used 2-3 coats of watered down Dulux Endurance paint using a paint brush only (I dont like the pimpled finish offered by rollers)...

Thanks. I have now bought some Zinsser BIN and find it A LOT more grippier than its water based counterpart (Bullseye 123). I shall be using this as the primer and will then give the woodwork 2 coats of white, waterbased Dulux satinwood. I used wet sandpaper for the sanding, which took...

LOL. Yeah, I hate sanding down too. I spent 3hrs sanding down today with wet paper. I wanted to get away from it, but unfortunately, liquid sandpaper is apparently useless. Anyway, I tested out Zinsser (shellac based) BIN. I painted a small part of the arcatrave (which is painted using the...

Ive just bought some Zinsser BIN. I will give it a go and will then report back as to the differences between BIN (Shellac based) and Bullseye123 (water based). I cant say that Im at all impressed with Bullseye123. Its not gripping too well and can be scratched off using a fingernail. Lets...