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Feels just the same with the door open.

This is about 6 weeks after fitting. Its a two roller, three hook Scorpion XL3, and feels obstructive as the deadlocking starts, i.e. the hooks start coming out the frame. It feels the same when unhooking, and behaves identically when the door's open. I think its got progressively worse since...

CATA is the name on the front, label shows CNA Trading Appliances EFM 60SS. From B&Q with a kitchen, 10 years ago. When cooking, steam emits from above the door and causes condensation on the switch panel. Seal replaced twice, no change, so it looks as if the vapour comes from the cooling...

Installed about 10 years ago, no problems except chrome peeling off the pipe. I hadn't used it for a few weeks, and it wouldn't start. Checked fuse ok, switched mains back on and heard the usual faint sounds the pump unit makes when its about to start running. I then tried the shower again, and...

Thanks. It was a vague question but a 4 - 5x differential answers it. Best Regards.

There are many variables, I know, so I wondered whether there was a general answer (I'm not quite concerned enough to do a scientific analysis). When I don't need CH, I wonder whether using the immersion heater would be cheaper than the boiler. 1995 installation, with the original Potterton...

Many thanks. Thats encouraging.

Invaluable info. Many Thanks.

Thanks - I presume that would be assessed with one of those meters with two metal spikes stuck into the timber?

I see there are many such enquiries but I'll try anyway. Creda 26250, 1995 vintage, the compressor/pump noise has increased recently. I am sure there's no item in/on the fridge vibrating. I know thats not much to go on but what might happen? Might it just get louder, or self-destruct? For one...

Thanks for the answers. I agree, its "how long is a piece of string" type situation, and I'll be in no rush. braniff

Good Day All. 1890 three storey Victorian terrace. Laminate flooring in the first floor kitchen. A capped off radiator pipe leaked and waterlogged about 2/3 of the laminate, and of course the floorboards. It was dripping into the ground floor. Laminate is all removed, and an edge floorboard to...

I refer to the black plastic strip with two inch fingers which extend upward to fill the semicircular gaps under the bottom roof tile. I think a rat has chewed a few off as I hear one running around atop the roofing felt sometimes in the garage. 1) Can this strip be fitted in small sections...

I do see a small rat in the garden sometimes, and I'm after them because wires and silicone tubes have been attacked in the prized car that lives in the garage. Is this the work of a rat though? You can see the original concrete slabs have collapsed after the rubble underneath has washed away...

Good point. In the supermarket/appliance example, you do sometimes find model numbers are unique to the supermarket etc.

Manager of a non-chain independent tool shop told me that much of the power tools sold Screwfix/Toolstation/etc. are made specially for them, to a lower spec than the "proper" versions. The cynic in me says he would say that wouldn't he? However I've read this goes on for domestic appliances...

Indeed. Many thanks for all the advice. My original Qs are answered and I have options to consider. Much appreciated - Regards - braniff

Does such a device exist? The plan is to fit under-cabinet kitchen lighting, plugged into a splash-back socket. It would be ideal if the cable left the plug upwards, and I realise it had better be a moulded plug due to liquid safety. Plan B would be to mount the socket upside down, probably...

Thanks Sammyinnit. I just measured my other DeWalt 14.5 volt charger - it also reads 51 volts!

1) With an old Hilti charger, TCU12/24M - according to the label, input 240V, output voltage is 12V. I have no battery to try it with and I've never actually used the charger. I just want to see whether its serviceable. Anyway - green light comes on. It has five terminals in the hole...