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Morning all, Our uPVC bathroom window's handle turns but it doesn't move the mushroom cams so I can't close/lock it. I'm thinking the problem is the spindle part that the handle's bar inserts into (this corroded on my car door as well and broke up). When turning the handle the cams attempt to...

Cheap Wickes, that's what I'm using. That's was I thought. It definitely reads 25 ohms, without a doubt. Just don't get a buzz when set to continuity. I'll trust the resistance. I tested all the wires with the continuity tester...I think I'll leave it at that. Thanks again for all your...

Sorry to bump this thread but I have another quick question before I order the new PCB... I stripped the dishwasher down again last night just to be sure. I tested the NTC and it responded fine to being in boiling water and freezing cold water (resistance changed dramatically), the wiring is...

Thanks, mate. Just as a matter of interest, what is the difference between this one and the other one (http://www.ransomspares.co.uk/parts/hotpoint/timer-bit1001-e2-rohs--n1045048/164091.htm?m=4903)?

I checked the NTC. It seemed okay but I took it off anyway, bent the bit of metal a little that keeps it in place (to make it a tighter fit) and put it all back. It made no difference. I will try this again though, before I buy any parts. The model details (from the label on the door) are as...

Hi all, Last week I noticed that our dishwasher wasn't washing properly. On a normal cycle it stops halfway through and the "Delicates" light remains flashing. Upon a little reading I understand this is down to it the heater, etc. I've metered the heater and it read 25-26 ohms. I've...

Thanks for your reply, mate. I was actually intending (and did) replace the whole valve. I just couldn't remember what washers I needed for the connection to the feed, and if any were needed where it fixes to the tank. I had a couple of spare 1/2" fibre washers and the hole is reinforced by a...

Afternoon all, I've just had a phone call from the missus who said that water is pouring out of the overflow pipe and it's coming from the cold water tank in the loft. I got her to check and the ball was below the level of the water so it's clearly sticking (I only changed it 2-3 years ago)...

Sorry, I've just realised that this is in the wrong forum - anyone know how I can move it???

Afternoon all, Tomorrow we're having our kitchen worktops replaced and at the same time we though it'd be good to change our electric oven and gas hob. I couldn't get a gas man at such short notice (admittedly I haven't tried them ALL) but I still want the work to go ahead. I plan to...

I now understand about extending both sides. Okay, I've been to screwfix. 78169 is just a double pack of 17552. 15531 IS what I need for the TRV, however it's discontinued. So my next question is.. Can I just cut the 3/4"end of one of the two extensions I've got and put an...

One side won't be long enough? Difference between the two radiators is 47mm and these extend by 50mm?

Cheers mate. That one's out of stock so it looks like I'll only be extending one side after all...

Really sorry to bump this, guys. I'm popping into Screwfix on my way home from work in about 20 minutes and was wondering if anyone knew the answer. I'm just trying to avoid asking the guy in the shop...apologies once again.

Hi guys, I want to replace a radiator - the old one is imperial (1047mm I think) and the new one I'm looking at is 1000mm. One valve is just a standard lockshield so I know that if I'm to extend it I need one of these: http://www.screwfix.com/p/radiator-union-valve-tail/78169 This will...

Final update. Nearly every single bubble has gone and the room is looking great. Heater and dehumidifier have done the trick. Cheers for all your help guys...

That's interesting, John. I suppose I could always throw the dehumidifier in the room as well. I don't think I have to worry about it drying out too quick :lol:

I think it's safe to say I went a little overboard with the sealing and sizing. In this instance it's not just the drying time that's retarded. Cheers for all your help, mate.

Just an update... I left a heater on low overnight and this morning the bubbles had almost gone in the plasterboard wall. They were a lot worse on the sections that had jointing compound but even these are now only just slightly raised. That Wickes plasterboard sealer really does do what it...

No, Wickes plasterboard sealer. PVA'd a newly plastered wall once, before painting. Got away with it that time (over 5 years ago). It helped that I read the instructions wrong and used less than half the PVA that was recommended.