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I’ve got an August 2016 VW Polo (22K Miles) with its original battery and while there are no obvious signs of failure I don’t want to suffer a sudden breakdown. Using a multimeter I’ve taken some readings; 1)After standing overnight 12 deg (Garaged) I get 12.17v. 2)Engine running for 2 minutes...

The battery on my current Nest Hello 1st gen doorbell is failing. When I opted for the wired version some 5 years ago little did I realise that it also had a built-in battery. I know these can be replaced but it’s a real pain and you run the risk of damaging other components in the process...

I’ve had an unsolicited call (Door to Door) from a representative of a company (Effective Home) an organisation I not familiar with, stating that I qualified for free cavity wall insulation under a revised Government initiative called ‘Great British Insulation Scheme’. And while I have no time...

Please, can anyone recommend a good quality external security spotlight. I’ve seen loads on various sites, however, when I look a bit further, I discover all sorts of negatives regarding IP rating (water ingress even on IP65+ ratings) also PIR/LED failures mostly just outside the warrantee...

Just had two quotes to upgrade my driveway (98m2) and to the untrained eye they both appear to be similar except for the price. My question; is one too high or one too low, and what would the typical price per m2 for this type of work? Quote 1; Groundworks Dig out area. Test for soft areas...

I purchased a Sony-KD55XH9505 in November 2020. From day one it has been connected to a Yamaha YAS 101 sound bar and has performed perfectly. Last week the audio output suddenly failed, something I attributed to an Optical Cable malfunction as my DVD player still functioned via an Audio Digital...

Water has recently got on my laptop (Toshiba Satellite L50). While most of it appeared superficial there is now no screen display or fan noise when its switched on. The ON/OFF button light works and the front power light is constant ‘ON’ while the ‘Wireless Comms indicator flashing red. I’ve...

I need to sort out a faulty bathroom tap cartridge, (movement is tight and it occasionally leaks). It looks pretty old and I can’t see how the generally available replacements would suit. Anyone point me towards a possible replacement. (Attached images of tap and cartridge top.) Regards.

I’ve got a four year old CM927 exhibiting sign of failure. (Display failing, but when I exert pressure on the PCB it then recovers for a while). I believe this is fairly common with some of these devices. Have been in touch with Honeywell and they have offered a £25 discount on the RRP of either...

I’m looking at getting estimates to have my Consumer Unit (6 way Wylex unit in a 1960’s house) replaced. The addition of circuits over time has resulted in the box being very crowded. The query I have is that with my lighting circuits being the original (without any earth) and some of the plug...

I currently have a wired door bell. The chime is pretty old (Micromark MM8815) as is the transformer that powers it. The thing is, the transformer is somewhere under floorboards and short of moving furniture and lifting carpets I can’t inspect it. I have measured the output at the chime and the...

I am about to refit my bathroom and need a little help deciding which make of kit to use. I’m getting someone to fit this lot and so far I have gone for a Mira Excel shower, Grohe brassware but it’s the sanitary ware (Bath, Toilet & Hand basin) that I need help. I want fairly decent stuff...

While I was leisurely considering fitting a Burglar Alarm with help from the ‘Alarms, CCTV & Telephone Forum’ I now find myself on this form having been overtaken by events. My 26 year old Baxi CH/HW boiler has failed for the first time. I have had my local Independent Gas Engineer call (he...

Hi, I’m considering installing a Yale HSA6400 alarm system. I have read a number of instances where users experience false alarms requiring the ‘silencing’ of the Siren; also, some have mentioned the frequency of battery change-out. To minimise ladder climbing I am thinking of fitting a...

Sorry for the length of this post but I am looking at replacing an ageing an increasingly noisy Randall 3033 programmer. It manages a fully umped H/W & C/H system with separate zone valves . And while there’s plenty of electronic replacement, there are very few electro-mechanical devices...

We have a Creda Eoropa Solar Plus Model 48141, (circa 1995) and the oven’s fan has stopped rotating. Of late there has been a delay in its starting after the oven has been switched on but yesterday it stopped in the middle of cooking the Sunday lunch. The heating element continues to generate...

I currently have a patio door measuring 8’x 8’ (Approx) which has been in place for some 30 years. It was an Everest Aluminium framed installation (one fixed one sliding unit) with a small glass gap. It is still in good condition. Given the ever increasing energy costs I am conscious of the...

My existing Randall 3033 Timer Controller unit appear to be in a state of decline. It’s become very noisy but more important is the fact the boiler has started to fire up when the power to the controller is switched on. My system comprises; Baxi Solo 2 RS50. Randal 3033 Timer Controller. 2 x...