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Hi Thanks again for the replies it is very much appreciated, have new brake fluid at the ready plus red grease. Regards

Hi Thanks for the very useful information, opted for the caliper from the scrappy, after using compressed air through the piece of cut brake pipe left on, the pistons responded and moved out all be it slowly, not together though , the dust covers are all ok so I gave it a good clean as suggested...

Hi All I replaced my front pads and discs the weekend on my Nissan Serena, whilst doing so I noticed a split dust cover on one of the twin pistons. In time I know this will cause issues and may cause the piston to seize up so I have two options. obviously with cost in mind. 1. To get a...

Hi all Have power to the fitting which has an emergency light backup which is not necessary for my use but my question is the connector block has two live terminals, one labelled unswitched mains. Which one do I use to bypass the emergency set up and battery, it is a thorlux twin 35w...

Thanks again for the advice guys it is very much appreciated.

Hi Thanks for the replies it is very much appreciated, I took the cover off the fan isolator switch and there are two cables one is the supply which is live and has brown to L1, black to L2, blue to neutral and earth to the box. The other feeds the top of the switch, this goes to the light...

Hi all Please can I have some advice on wiring a twin T8 fluorescent loft light, I did this a few years ago in my old flat, luckily there was a junction box close to the loft hatch so was able to wire into that using 1.5 twin and earth and a light switch. I cannot see any junction boxes in...

Sorry for the lack of information, the purpose is for an 8.5kw shower. The cable has already been run safely and in the correct trunking etc. I have a separate mcb 40 amp and a 63A 30ma RCD to protect and just need the final connection to the consumer unit. Thanks again

Hi All Please could someone give me an idea of cost to wire up 10mm twin and earth to the consumer board ( cable ready ) There is space for RCD and correct sized MCB which I have. Many Thanks

Hi All I recently had my Clutch slave cylinder replaced on my Nissan Serena SLX and my clutch pedal still felt spongy and dropped to the floor occasionally. I took it back to the garage who bled the two bleeding points, one at the slave under the vehicle and the other at the master...

Hi All Thanks for the replies I will definitely speak to a sparky and get advice. I simply like most people on this site research in depth before committing to a task and obviously seeking help and advice from the true professionals, the work will be certified having spoken to my local...

Hi All First things first, I intend getting an electrician in to connect cable to consumer unit which is 100a but would appreciate your thoughts on me doing all of the donkey work first, any corrections or criticisms truly appreciated. 8.5kw shower, above bath, back of airing cupboard...

Hi All My drivers side front window does not work due to a snapped cable on the regulator. I don't want to bother with a repair kit so a second hand total replacement looks more likely. Are they easy to replace, and how do I ensure the glass sits correctly when fully closed, does the...

Hi Mattylad Thank you very much indeed, it was the switch which was causing the problem, the spring inside the actual unit was sticking so a little clean and by simply reversing it worked a treat. Once again Thanks.

Hi Mattylad Sorry I should have made it more clear, it is when I leave my side lights on, this is draining the battery. The courtesy lights go on and off as normal. Regards

Hi All I have a Nissan Serena 1.6 GX and I have noticed that the warning buzzer notifying me that I have left my lights on does not work anymore. This has been a pain because the battery has died on me a couple of times due to me or the wife forgetting to turn them off. Any...

Thanks for the replies, and sorry for the slow response. Took the advice on not hiring a petrol auger, I bought some post hole diggers and a digging bar which was well worth the money, job done in no time at all. Thanks all Regards

Hi all Looking for advice on using recessed concrete fence posts which are 100mm x 100mm. I need to dig 5 holes, I have dug down to about 8 inches and being London, have hit the dreaded clay. Thinking of hiring a petrol auger for the day at around £60, I know this is a lot for a small...

Thanks for the info loply and jeds Drilling holes first makes sense and I will keep the hoover going as I drill and grind. Thanks again

Hi all Would like some advice on removing a couple of bulges on a concrete floor in preparation of laying laminate, could I use a stone grinding wheel to level? They are not very big (1/4 x 3 inch) Any advice would be truly appreciated.