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    Texecom premier elite wireless pir

    Hi all I have a load of Dt-w sensors that I fitted last year. Slowly the batteries have started to fault at the control panel so I have changed them as and when needed, but today I got a fault for one I changed earlier this year. I thought the batteries were supposed to last 2years. Could I...
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    LG washing machine rattle/noise

    Putting weight on the top or holding the sides didn’t help. Also noticed it’s worse with clothes in, that video was taken empty drum
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    Can a micro usb cable be connected to mains

    How silly of me for not even thinking about that. Thanks
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    Can a micro usb cable be connected to mains

    Hi all I have an outdoor camera which is powered off a micro usb cable. I am installing this under a floodlight and was wondering if there was any way I could connect it to the same junction box instead of running a separate power cable. thanks
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    LG washing machine rattle/noise

    I’ll try this out next time. I’ve checked it’s not cable or waste pipe last time. It’s a weird one Thanks
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    LG washing machine rattle/noise

    Here’s a quick video where you can hear the noise
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    LG washing machine rattle/noise

    Hi all I have a LG washing machine model F4J610SS which works great but noticed on when it spins it doesn't make a noise but as soon as it stops to force of spinning and naturally spinning there is a rattle. I have ensured it is levelled with a spirit level and it doesn't shake, it's just the...
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    Filling in holes in wall

    Plastered brick wall. Holes are all fixing holes, so 10mm wide by 70mm deep
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    Filling in holes in wall

    Hi all I’ve replaced and removed some radiators and left with some old holes from the fixings. What’s the best thing to use to fill these completely rather than just at surface. Thanks
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    System advice

    Just a small update....this weekend I removed 6 old radiators and replaced them with new along with new pipework. The old was all in 1/2" copper under the floorboards. Now replaced with 22/15 and the rooms warm up quicker and the boiler seems to condense rather than just cycle. Just need to...
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    Flow through zone valves

    thanks for this, makes sense and explains it perfectly
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    Flow through zone valves

    Hi all Just had a new zone valve delivered and noticed they don't open up much say compared for an isolation valve. Does this not restrict flow? Many thanks
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    Radiator tails - ptfe or something else

    Thank you both, looks like I’ll stick with ptfe
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    Radiator tails - ptfe or something else

    Hi all Always used ptfe on the tails but wondering is there anything better these days. I’ve seen screwfix sell a pipe thread sealant from flomasta, looks like thread locker Thanks
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    Boiler upgrade

    What boiler is recommended that are efficient on any brand controls? I’m in a similar position and recommended a very similar setup as above although thought it was over sized and I run a Drayton wiser system
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    Vaillant Ecotec Plus 418 - Heating Issues (Constant Anti Cycling?)

    My 438 does exactly the same. House never heats up as constantly cycling
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    System advice

    Haha. Turn them up if it’s still too cold. I did read oversizing was better. I’ve ordered some rads for a few rooms which should be delivered in the next week or so and hoping this makes a difference, although still not too sure on boiler sizing or whether to go system/heat only
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    Sleeper retaining wall

    Hi all My driveway is approx 1m above pavement level and the old rockery/slabs over the years have fallen away and thinking of replacing this is a timber sleeper wall. Eventually soil will just end up if the pavement. Total length will be approx 18m What would be the best way to do this? Lay...
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    System advice

    Hi Vulcan. Even though some rads are over sized, can I just not turn them down? It would give give me the option to turn up if needed
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