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I occasionaly have to access my basement and have to use a torch to see with. (Headroom is just short of 2 metres, so I can walk around in it). I'd like to install lights run through the floor, from a plug-point in my living room. I think that 5, 60w lights would be adequate throughout. Can I...

I have an old Imperial (long since out of business) gas fire, "coal" / flame type. The pilot light keeps going out, and therefore the gas supply is automatically shut off. I presume that the thermocouple has finally burnt out. (Listed as, 350 mm, part No. T2-52). Will I be able to get a...

I have an old but usually reliable Neff 6503 washer dryer. The water is now heating to boiling on any program, so I presume that the thermostat is knackered. I can find the schematic parts diagram on google but all the parts have numbers only. No descriptions. I have no idea what the thermostat...

I'm replacing an old double light switch with a new one. I figured that I'd just take note of the wiring in the old one and replicate it, but the two don't have the same connections. The old one has three at the top (B, A2, A1) and three at the bottom (B2, B1, A). The new one has two at the top...

I'm getting there with my purchase of a new CU, but am finding some confusion with '8 way / 10 way' etc. descriptions. I don't want a pre-assembled split load unit as none of them have the combination of MCB's that I need. I have a requirement to connect to 8 'ways'. (4x32A, 3x6A, 1x45A). It...

Back on 11th July, John D (amongst others) gave me some useful advice re. my new shower/cable/electrical requirements, and I have decided to renew my old Proteus CU with a 12 way split load unit (You can tell that I've since been doing some homework). My questions are these; Will I have to get...

Hi all, First post, just a quick question. My 20 year old electric shower has just died (7.5Kw) and I am considering replacing it with one of the newer more powerful (9.8Kw) models. The guy at B&Q has told me I need 10mm cable in order to install this new shower, my question is how do I tell...