Search results

Ah... The existing programmer is an ST9400c which is an "industry standard backplate". Don't suppose the relay box is compatible with this without faffing with re wiring. (Already almost decided not to bother and stick with the simple wheel thermostat, but I do like the idea of a smart...

Could this thermostat work as a standalone thermostat without faffing with the relay box? I'd like a smart thermostat, currently have a wired Honeywell simple dial thermostat and then a Honeywell programmer next to the boiler. Would the smart function work if just using the thermostat with the...

Noted.

So I've mused on this. Which is better, moving the plug up, or plugging an extension cable in, tacking the cable to my workbench with the extension cable firmly attached to my bench and just and leaving the inaccessible socket switched on with the extension plunged in? That seems a nice easy...

This drove me mad in our house. The weekend spent lifting the boards and using felt at the joists was some of the best value time I've spent! They used to wake me up ticking every morning, now quiet bliss. Ours has not long been re-piped too, no felt used - seemed a shame they didn't as such...

I'd be able to manage. I often use power tools at my workbench and used the socket that will now be hidden. I could of course run an extension cable from another socket, it's just convenience really. If it were a big no no, I'd live with it - just would make life easier if I could have the...

Thank you all for your help. The socket which is going to be hidden behind the new fridge freezer is not the one we plug the freezer into! We are changing an old small chest freezer into a taller upright fridge freezer. There is a separate socket labelled ("non RCD socket - freezer use only") at...

Sorry, that's the socket on the back wall (which I want to move) which is on downstairs ring.

Downstairs ring (RCD protected).

Hi, There is no visible cable for this socket, it enters directly into the socket from the back (adjacent room). The other sockets in the garage are surface mounted, with cabling in trunking. It has to go up, only usable site.

Hi, I have a double socket in the garage (it seems to be spurred of a socket in the living room, the garage is integral.) We are putting a fridge freezer in the garage (one rated for low temperatures) and the plug will now be trapped behind it and therefore not so usable So, I was thinking...

Thanks. There's no bare wire, trick of the light!

Hi. I've been in my house for 5 years or so - no real electrical issues. Been tackling a bit of the loft which had been "boarded out" (not just floor but a roof and walls had been created for storage). Wanted rid as I wanted air to flow up there - bit fusty) Anyway, I unearthed this - just...

That's great, thanks. It was just it would have neatly covered the hole in the render where the light currently resides! I can see that junctions outside may not be the best idea though.

...

Hi, I have an outside light, supplied from an fcu spurred from a double socket on the upstairs ring circuit. The upstairs ring is not on the RCD protected side of my board. The fcu is fitted with a 5A fuse. My issue is the light sits quite high on the outside wall (it's sited directly behind...

I'm noting loads of posts about adding smart thermostats to existing systems. They are not cheap. I see various marketing bits saying they pay for themselves in a year or so, but I feel sceptical. My questions to the professionals on here is "are they worth it", "do you have one yourselves"...

Yes, I wondered that. Anyone know if they are generally just installed above the drawer or should I make a wooden partition between hob and drawer??

My AEG induction hob stopped working. After looking at the cost of a new one compared to probable repair costs I've decided just to replace with new. (100 quid back on AEG hobs at the moment) I've ordered one of the same size and rating so a swap should be simple. But...Just looking at the...

Quick question - I want to upgrade my eurolocks, have been reading and the ABS Avocet locks seem just the ticket. A 30mm lock is what I have now and this protrudes by about 4-5 mm. However I note they do a 30mm lock which would replace it but this does not conform to the BSI 3* rating whilst...