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.... I disconnected the mains supply and battery, then re-connected both. The system seemed to be back to normal. I entered the arming code and the 'DAY' light came on on the panel, but, there was no continuous tone which was obviously the 'arming' tone warning. I found the manual on-line...

'll ask him what type of alarm they are. Although the 'replace-by' date on the units is nearly reached, the main reason for replacing them is that they are faulty - the battery goes quite quickly apparently, and they should just be for back-up purposes.

OK, so if we get replacements, are they all the same connections...ie 3 core and earth - live, neutral, switch live and earth?

Hallo my mate has 2 mains-powered smoke alarms which are not working properly and also are due for replacement according to a sticker on them. Can he just remove them and use battery smoke alarms, or is there any kind of regulation re. removing mains-powered alarms? The house is an...

Hi All, My friends alarm is powered but not acccepting the arming code. It was de-powered when he had some work done. There is no model references but optima is the name on the 'base' (understairs cupboard) and accenta is the name on the key pad (hall). No model numbers or further info...

...that's great, thanks.

Hi All. Someone has asked me to look at an alarm which 'has not worked since Eon changed the meter'. I am assuming it was disconnected. If it was disconnected, will it 'go off' if I just reconnect it or is it likely to work with the old pin code, or, will it need re-initiating ? I do...

...well, the shower worked for a long time, then the fault developed, without any apparent pressure reduction.

Hallo all. I had a simple message from a mate which can be summarised: "shower running hot and cold". Pressure is not the issue. I do not have any technical information, but can you just advise if there is a 'usual' fault resulting in these symptoms. I am guessing that the power to...

Hi Chaps. i'm building the mother-in-law a new door canopy: Just like the old one (see pic). I'm good with the construction, but do not have a clue about the felting that goes on top. Could someone give me a few pointers re.: The cheapest way/minimum materials required. How to "flash" or...

HI All, The mother-in-laws canopy needs a bit of a face lift. Before I start, would you advise whether this is likely to be asbestos? It's not solid. The material is quite like thick cardboard - possibly 4mm thick. It's bowed and mis-shapen due to water ingress. I put a cut in it thinking...

BAS - It's great that you take the time to do things like that. I'm laughing.

...yeah Richard - those old wavy asbestos panels. I intend to remove and put a 'proper' roof on - beams, board on top, and a suitable membrane on top of that. I'm guessing that I could insulate between the beams and then put plaster-board on to finish?

Cheers Coljack. I'm at the stage of the feasibility study at the moment. From your message I guess that it is possible. Later I need to get into the "how". EG how do I raise and insulate the floor. I assume cross-beams, then either floor-boards or similar, but does the insulation go under...

Hi Guys, We are moving in with the Mother-in-law while we save a deposit. Her 3rd bedroom is tiny so I am contemplating turning her garage into a bedroom for my son for a couple of years. I wonder if you can bullet-point any considerations, and/or the main things I would need to do (eg put...

...cheers, i'll get a man with a meter.