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Okay.. just wired the plug on. Oven not coming on. This should be such a simple task so I’m feeling a bit of a **** now!

Hi all Just installing my new oven and hob - the wires are capped with tin or something. Not seen this before - should this be removed before wiring in? Thanks, Jake

Hi all My oven has just broken. Found a new one, just wondered if anyone can advise whether I should have any concerns replacing the existing one with the new one or whether it seems fine for a regular DIYer like myself? Thanks in advance, Jake. Existing oven...

Hey all Anyone have any ideas how to switch this from shower to bath? I’m baffled. The disc like part between taps and shower seems to go up and down but doesn’t actually seem useful..? Thanks, Jake.

I’m now assuming the amount of wires has something to do with extractor fan at least..

Hello I just started to replace my bathroom light as the final bulb of three has blown and they don’t seem to stock the bulbs anywhere. I’ve taken the fitting off and I’m perplexed at what I’ve found.. One black, one blue we’re going into one of the holes. Two blue one grey in the other...

Steamer actually. Haha. Just for my understanding, two switches for two heaters - makes sense. Which one does the timer control though? How would one know this? I assume the day one makes sense and the night one should just be on full stop?

Yes good point forgot the fact that there is already water in there hahaha. The left switch I think I had generally left switched off as it never lit up - perhaps because it is supplied electricity only at night. I’ll definitely try that tonight and see if I can sort the wiring after work...

Yes that’s right - lower element in good condition. I do indeed have a secondary electricity rate for over night. Would you therefore imagine that if I were to leave the hot water on overnight, I should wake up with warm water? I’ve been turning the water supply off overnight due to my leaky...

Second looks okay! I’m happy with most DIY but feel like this is an electricians job as it isn’t just replacing the element by the looks of it...

hello! Just moved into a new flat and the toilet won’t stop running down the overflow. The float valve seems ineffective, and in actual fact has water spurting from it which is never a good sign. I bought a replacement, but the inlet pipe won’t disconnect for me to fit the new one! I even...

Just noticed that black wire doesn’t look great does it...

I’m potentially being blind, but I can’t see a reset button. It’s a SHEL SS11..??

Yep good point! Will do thanks

While I’m here in the plumbing forum - the toilets constantly running down the overflow too. The float valve seems to be ineffective. I bought a replacement but I can’t get the damn pipe unscrewed. If anyone has any tips on that too I’d appreciate it!

Thanks Ian. I’m cooking dinner at the moment so will try that once done as I can’t read the electricians handwriting on the fuse box! Will update you. Thanks again

I’ve also put it on override about four hours ago, still no hot water?

Thanks - it is actually on timed, it’s just a terrible design!

Hello all, First time post and wasn’t sure whether to pop this in plumbing and heating or electrics.. I’ve just moved into a flat last week and cannot for the life of me figure out the hot water. I’ve finally managed to find a guide online to the timer that’s in use, but I still can’t get it...