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Probably not. The old ones were looking their age though and the old gas meter was large compared to the new one. We have also had new gas pipes run to the house recently so the new gas meter was connected up to new pipework which was no bad thing.

I suppose the only good thing about having the meters changed is that they replaced the old circa 1970's meters that were fitted when the house was built. However it doesn't alter the fact that they are not doing what they are meant to do and why they were fitted. I am going to get on to Eon...

At the time it was which is why I didn't get them fitted. This time round I was told there was not a problem and that they had managed to connect to the new meters successfully.

After much badgering, I decided to finally let Eon fit smart meters last November. It was hard enough manually reading the old meters in my stair cupboard so I figured this would solve the problem as they would all be read remotely. Ah, if only. Ever since they were fitted, they have not been...

Thanks for the replies. They do reinforce my experience in that you need to lever the last bit in place. Next time I will find something thinner than the spanner I used. Hopefully I won't be doing the job again for some time though.

Yesterday I removed the door seal from my Bosch washing machine as it needed a serious clean, which an hour in a bleach solution did perfectly. Removing it was bad enough as I had to remove the top, control panel and front to get to the rear securing band. The actual seal came out easily though...

Thanks for putting me right. ATV have suggested a Yagi18A for my roof when I can get up there but have also suggested trying the back end of this aerial in my loft in the meantime as this should still out perform a Log periodic. Worth a try and nothing lost. I am also going to give the Lancaster...

I have just found some info on the ukfreetv website that might explain the problems I am having. The only channels I have ever had problems with are Quest and Yesterday. Reception on these is variable, getting worse in the evening. The freeview channel predictor on ukfreetv shows the optimal...

The issue is access to the roof aerial. We have a family of seagulls on the roof which become very aggressive if you get near them and as they are a protected species there is not much we can do about them at the moment. Add to that the fact that you have to get accross flat roofs which are like...

Thanks for the reply. I have had some recent correspondence with ATV with respect to an outside aerial and will be ordering a Yagi18A once I am able to fit it. I didn't want to ask them further questions about a loft aerial as it seemed a bit cheeky having not yet ordered anything from them...

I have had a backup aerial in my loft for many years due to occasional problems with the roof aerial. Currently it is a small log periodic which actually works surprisingly well although reception on some independent channels can be a bit hit and miss at times. Anyway, I want to change this for...

Sorry, I think I know the answer to my question above. There doesn't seem to be a female version of a male f plug available. Am I right in thinking only male connectors are used on cable ends and f type couplers are used to join cables if required?

The cables I am fitting connectors to are flying leads coming through a modified wall faceplate. One is for the roof aerial and the other for a backup loft aerial. Is it more usual for flying leads like these to be fitted with male or female f connectors?

Thanks for that. I have fitted one of the new plugs temporarily and all is working ok. Will be replacing with F plug and adapter or F to BL cable soon though. Thanks for the heads up re f plug quality, will choose wisely.

Would definitely melt the plastic if I tried to solder, been there before. There is so little penetration of the core into the pin. I don't like these at all. Might be a trip to screwfix for some f plugs or fit the ones I have temporarily to get the tv back up and running until I get some f...

I have just opened up a couple of iec type coax female connectors to fit them and was surprised to find no grub screw to hold the inner coax core. They were advertised as screw type so I expected a small screw like the ones in all the other connectors I have fitted (unless solder type which...

Finally got around to this job. The table is similar to the oak furniture from the well known oak furniture outlets. Does anyone know how these are typically finished? I read somewhere that these are lacquered/varnished first and then given a coat of beeswax, although I am not sure why. Mine...

Thanks very much. Have been trying to remember the Wolfbane site. I think that will be a great help. What it suggests is that reception at my address from Winter Hill is not great. I have had a walk around the area and it appears that there are a number of aerials with masthead amps which should...

After losing three roof aerials to either the weather or seagulls, I have been using a loft aerial and booster for a number of years. I always had some reception problems with all the roof aerials and no better with the loft aerial, but at least it is safe from harm. I now want to try a roof...

It's an new rad. Not even out of its packing. The old one has gone and the valves are shut and blanked. Got to repaint wall and skirting behind then fit new rad.