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Hi, for various reasons, I would like different types of plugged lights to turn on by PIR around the house. Eg, under kitchen counter lights etc. From china I can buy a PIR light switch (all automatic) for a few pound. I have one in my hallway for the mains light. Works a treat. The component...

thanks for pointing that out, I didnt realise they were for screws. Now to figure out suitable screws.

Hi, I have a very heavy metal framed mirror, with one existing hook in the wall from the previous house owner. This is the first time hanging a mirror of such weight. Could you look at the photos and let me know if you think the way we have done the wire will be strong enough, and whether the...

Checking if this setup will hold.

Yes, so I know that many products in china can be of useless quality. There was just something endearing about the two items I bought that I thought, surely they must work? So went out on a limb and ordered both. The result? Haven't installed them yet, so fingers crossed! Interested to...

Thanks, although that sounds a little complicated. I was really hoping just to find out the name of the type of motion sensor they might use in that cheap LED value cap so I can buy it and solder it to my keyring LED torch. If we sell tilt switches etc for less than a pound, there must be...

Hi everyone, I have a little keyring LED torch with a push on and off switch. I have taken the case off and removed the switch. Now I want to replace it with an appropriate motion sensor switch that will detect when the torch is experiencing movement, and switch it on. My aim is to mount...

oh... great :?

Hi everyone, What should I do with my old Daihatsu Cuore+ 1998 849cc car? It's been off the road for about 2.5 years and I'm not sure whether to scrap it or try selling it for minimal spares/repair. I bought it second hand about 3.5 years ago, for £700. It's done I think 131,000 or...

I believe it's a tapered roller bearing. But I may decide that, since bearings don't have to be done every year, I'll let a garage do that one. Although I think I don't need my new bearing anymore. Today I got my new 32mm hub nut from a dealer. £3.99 I bought a 32mm socket and put the new...

Thanks for your concerns, I really appreciate your views. You can breathe some sigh of relief. I'm also insured on my mums car, which is the car I primarily use for most of my car driving because its much nicer than mine and she rarely uses it... she walks everywhere. And it's serviced...

The advice is much appreciated, but how can I learn to do my own brakes if I just take it to a mechanic?

Yep, although the links aren't working for me anymore? At least the ones on the previous page. Yes I was planning to go to a hardware store, but now you've pointed out i need to visit an official dealer, i looked them up but they are all a long way out from southampton. :? And kinda hard...

ok... you'll all cringe, but i'll report this to you anyway. I drove to my friends house this evening. When I got there and looked at the wheel, i noticed the centre cap was missing... I got a torch, looked through the hole, and saw... just a WASHER! No Nut! :shock: So now my...

et Voila! One silent car! Today I worked on the car again. I tried to push the brass bit back, but it was completely unflexible. Just would not budge. So while I was out there, another comment from this board came to mind. Filing one of the new brake pads down. But, I thought, do I...

wow cjard, thank you for the insightful post, very much appreciated for your time in writing that! And the diagram. Friday afternoon, as long as it isn't raining :? I shall be outside trying the suggested remedies. ...and yes, when the wheel is mounted, it still rocks the few mm back...

Thanks everyone for your speedy replies... I'll be looking into the suggestions. : )