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As an update, I drilled out 2 holes in the concrete and then concreted in 2 short lengths of 15mm copper tube. In hind sight,it might have been better to use 22mm tube as the bolts are a very snug fit in the 15mm tube and as the wooden gates swell a bit in the wet weather then the bolts might...

Many thanks footprints

Hi there, I put these 2 bolts on the bottom of my garden gates. The holes that I drilled into the ground have since filled up with dust and grit and stuff. This means that the bolts no longer drop into the ground to secure the gates. Is there any way of lining the holes and stopping grit falling...

Thanks for all the advice. Mutley56

Is is simply a case of swooping the halogen bulbs for the 240V LED bulbs without having to change any other part of the existing light units?

Thanks winston1. I delved deeper into ceiling void and found what I now believe to be the transformers. Each halogen light fitting has one fitted to it. So, do you know if the fittings will support 5W LED bulbs if I simply take the halogen ones out? Thanks. Mutley56

Thanks Ericmark I'll buy a couple of LED bulbs as direct replacements and see if the function satisfactorily. The energy and money savings seem attractive. Mutley56

Thanks Taylortwocities One transformer for each halogen bulb is what is there I believe. I was thinking of removing each the halogen bulb and replacing them with LED bulbs. Mutley56

Hi all, I have this type of transformer for each of 12 mr16 halogen down lighters. Are these transformers suitable to support 8 watt LED bulbs? Thanks in advance for all useful advice. Mutley56

Cilit Bang lime and grime works well with a bit of elbow grease added in. Mutley56

I grew up in a house that had these controls. From memory, I recall that they were an over-ride and switched on the HW and CH. Regards Mutley56

The DSRs only apply as long as you haven't installed the said item of course. Mutley56

If you purchased it over the Internet then you have the right to return it to the seller under the Distance Selling Regulations within a certain time period. Returning items that are not fit for purpose is dealt with by separate legislation. Mutley56

Thanks Jackrae. Mutley56

Thanks Madrab, I'll get hold of the grease before attempting spout removal. Mutley56

Thanks for the reply Whitespirit66, There is no grub screw and so I will try and download the tap manual to see how to remove the spout. Thanks for the useful link for the grease. Mutley56

Hi all, Is there any way to make the swivel neck move more easily on this type of tap. Currently it is stiff to turn and so seems to pull on the attachment where it passes through the sink top. I plumbed the tap in one year ago and hoped that it would just loosen up over time. Thanks for all...

Thanks for that r896neo

Thanks footprints and ceres, I need to shape it / control it as it has grown about 1/4 of its height in the last year and a half or so. Thanks again. Mutley56

I have had a unit fitted in both of my last 2 kitchens and found them to be very effective. Plenty of heat across the room and fairly silent in operation. Mutley56