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    Light cord takes 3 pulls to switch lights on in bathroom

    Dear all wondering if anyone could help. I have spotlights in the bathroom with a light cord to switch them on and off. Lately it took 2 pulls for the lights to switch on. Now it takes 3 pulls to switch the lights on. Whatcould be the problem be here? I have previously replaced...
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    help with security light please

    Thanks for the replies. The light wouldn't go out all night. It was still on this morning. I switched the power off at the fusebox for a minute. The light didn't come on - so I think it's ok now.
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    help with security light please

    Hi thereCould anyone out here help me. My whole street has just suffered a power cut for around 1 minute andsince the power's come back on, the security light in the back garden has stayed on constantly. I have tried switching the power off at the fuse box and turning it back on but once the...
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    Struggling to get WB PRV off

    Just an update - I have just changed the filling loop (well part of it) Had to turn main cold water from outside of house Discconnected the valve with the key - kept the same olive on the pipework and fitted new valve with new flexi hose. Turned on water (no leaks) Pressure spot on...
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    Struggling to get WB PRV off

    I will have to change the filling loop next. Should do this sharpish as this was the cause of your problem.
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    Struggling to get WB PRV off

    oh, I was quoted £140 from a plumber to supply and fit the part - original WB PRV cost me £10.50 + vat! :D
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    Struggling to get WB PRV off

    FOI Balenza - I've just managed to do it I am not a pratt - I had already consulted techincal at wocester bosch who did say it was easy to replace and didn't really warrant a profesional. As long as I was not messing around with the gas i would be ok. Coupled with my previous post for advice...
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    Struggling to get WB PRV off

    Here's another pic from another angle and a pic of the PRV to replace It looks like the right side is push fitted into the elbow (and the front end is connected to the outlet) but I can't get the b****y thing off! regards
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    Struggling to get WB PRV off

    Sorry to post as new topic...but I am really struggling to get the PRV off. Does anyone know how to get the PRV off this worcester bosch I have taken the clips out but I can't seem to get it off. So far I have been what I described as being quite delicate with it trying not to rip it...
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    Replacing Pressure Relief Valve

    Does anyone know how to get the W/B PRV off I have taken the clips out but I can't seem to get it off. Do I pull it off? I don't want to tug on it too hard It looks like the right side of the PRV joins onto a push fit elbow? [see picture in this post] I have drained the water...
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    Replacing Pressure Relief Valve

    Can I just close the stop clock on my mains - will that close the cold water to the boiler? To release the water through the PRV - Does teh water drip or flow out of the pipe outside? thanks Will attempt later on when I come back from shopping
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    Replacing Pressure Relief Valve

    That's OK sogggy_weetabix Is it possible to get some advice on the earlier post I made on actually changing the PRV and filling loop - question again was: I think I will attempt to replace on Sunday. Please could you advise on: 1. Draining water out of the system - best way to do it...
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    Replacing Pressure Relief Valve

    hi soggy_weetabix Do u mean the PRV or filling loop? Could you elaborate on the repair please thanks
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    Replacing Pressure Relief Valve

    Hello all...again I have now got the parts: W/B PRV from PTS Stockport £10.50 +VAT Filling Loop £7.79 +VAT I think I will attempt to replace on Sunday. Please could you advise on: 1. Draining water out of the system - best way to do it and how much water to expect to drain out before I...
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    Replacing Pressure Relief Valve

    I live in salford but close to manchester city centre - I work in south manchester.
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    Replacing Pressure Relief Valve

    Attached is a pic of the PRV I would be grateful for advice on the best way to replace this and the tools required and also how much water to drain out of the system and best method Well I'm off to bed now with half the solution sorted [now I know what's wrong with my combi] No...
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    Replacing Pressure Relief Valve

    Hi What's the DHW HE? So... I need to replace PRV and the filling loop Next step how easy is is to change both things on the boiler and do you think I am capable of doing it? I need to get a new PRV and a filling loop - are they push fit or old fashion connecting with olive ring...
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    Replacing Pressure Relief Valve

    OK I disconnected the loop and indeed it is dripping water at a constant rate Do I still need to turn off the 3 valves? And if so do I leave the loop disconnected or attached?
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    Replacing Pressure Relief Valve

    shall I cancel the turning of teh valves and undo the loor (flexi-hos ethingy)? How do I undo it?
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    Replacing Pressure Relief Valve

    U mean turn the valves with something like a screwdriver? So Far left - turn 1/4 turn clockwise? Far Right - turn 1/4 clockwise? Second from Right - turn 1/2 clockwise? Please confirm before I undergo this operation What am I looking for afterwards?
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