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OK, thanks for that. I don't think that is the issue as the button springs back fine. It's as if the plastic column has just a bit too much friction with its surroundings, or it's a flow/vacuum type issue and it simply can't fall. Maybe I'll take it out and refit. Can't remember if I just twist...

Hi I recently (few months ago) accepted defeat and fitted a whole new valve (flow master). It worked beautifully and I could hear the column drop and seal. A beautiful sound because the previous one didn't seal properly (don't worry, all sorts of issues!) Anyway at present the issue is that it...

Update. Many thanks everyone. I have replaced the dirty plug and socket. I was lucky to have same make so the holes were in exactly same place so it really was a dream to replace socket. I realise the short extension is not ideal. I will take a good look at this next time the appliances have to...

Ooh contraversial. You're going to get us both told off!

I see you've already answered my question about 2 appliances into double socket. Thanks, sorry.

Ah thank you. The average person probably doesn't give this much thought. We know not to have those old 3 way cube sockets etc but I hadn't given much thought to 2 appliances into one socket. Also kettle goes into other socket of pair! If they both had a separate lead but two plugs went into...

OK thanks for comment about L v N Also not twisting. Reason I did this was for the following logic... If wires pop out of connection, at least they are still connected, and integrity of ring main is still in tact. Forgive my amateur views. I am aware that twisting can sometimes weaken the...

Have seen further replies. Will do. Thank you.

LOL Feel free to ignore me as I've just realised from opening the plug that that hole is L not N (I thought I had already reversed image of plug in my mind but clearly not). So that make me look like an idiot. I will definitely be replacing plug. As for socket, had a quick peek. Everything still...

Thank you. When I open it up tomorrow I'll see if there's a loose connection. I've attached some photos, to show my use if word *slightly* burnt. If I could get away without replacing the front of socket that woukd be great. Don't judge me... The reason for my apparent laziness is that I find...

Hi A socket in my kitchen which permanently hosts washine machine / dishwasher extension is slightly burned. It happens to be neutral on plug and neural socket. Obviously I am going to replace both soon. However curious to know what could have caused this. Originally I thought it was rust and...

I'm in a different profession. I'm sure there are good step by step guides, but I think I'd be a fool to try it. Too many things could go wrong along the way. I do appreciate your reassurance though about regs. Some interpretations are that householders can do almost nothing. I've personally...

Final update. Didn't need to peek throw top cover as I've now located it. Behind pump but right at back. There is absolutely NO way I could get at that. Respect to you all. By very nature of this site, I hope you all don't mind that I wanted to take a look. For all I knew the accessibility...

Fair point. Thanks

Right, so I've bought a replacement for £30 Ibe had a look behind the cover. I know to drain whole system and isolate etc. But in all honesty, I can't even identify the old one. Nothing looks like what I've just bought! I really thought if it was a case of replacing like with like, I'd give it a...

Haha

Thanks again. Will probably have a careful look myself, anyway just out if curiosity. Depends on accessibility. Probably get someone in. But of course if everyone's booked up, then I might have a go. Will find out how much new part costs. Did see a video which showed that cleaning them can buy...

North Norfolk.

Yes, seems to be. By plate hex I assume you mean what I've just seen on YouTube, a metal unit about the size of a TV remote with in out for water and in out for radiators. Thanks

Thanks for the quick reply. I would probably get a pro but I am flattered that given what I have done, you think I may be up to the job. I'm assuming therefore that this would be the type of repair that doesn't need gas. safe. Ie I would never get involved with that side of things. Final...