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I live in pretty sparse community. Brian the garden machinery repair man is getting on bit now and works from his small garden workshop. No overheads! Thanks for the fuel and oil recommendations John.

Here is update on getting my Mcculloch to start. I found a local expert on chainsaws. He thought I might need a new carb. Anyhow it just needed a new diaphragm. He gave it a thorough overhaul and it now starts okay. £35. The handbook says 1 part of 2-stroke oil to 40 parts of petrol. But that...

At last. A definitive reply. Many thanks to all especially mattylad.

As far as I can find in the search box, no one has given a satisfactory answer to this question: Why do some UK mains plug leads come out from the plug top while some come out from the plug bottom? Bottom leads I think always go to items that require electricity direct such as cookers, toasters...

I'll leave the thread now and digest your advice John. I'm much obliged for the interest shown. Thanks everyone.

John, found the long pipe which led to the underside of the carb which is inaccessible. Taking off the filter I assumed that squeezing the bulb would show petrol in the choke hole or at least a petrol smell. No luck I'm afraid. By the way there is petrol in the bulb. I'm wondering whether...

It's petrol conny, model Mcculloch MAC 7--40. Burnerman, it has a primer bulb but difficult to say for sure whether it has petrol in it as the bulb is yellow like petrol. But it does make a squishy noise when pressed. One thing, when filling the tank I noticed a device in it with a plastic tail...

My Mculloch chainsaw is ten or more years old. I only used it once when it was new. I now find it won't start. Any advice would be appreciated.

Now that is interesting. What a relief. Thanks DiyNutJob.

Have just tried but no joy I'm afraid. But thanks ellal.

I downloaded QB64 (for BASIC programming) and put it my Documents folder before installing it in the Programs folder. The Readme suggested I take "write" control of it's main folder using right click/properties/security. I opted for full control thinking that it would better. I now find that it...

A half of a Kent peg clay roof tile has come adrift. The tiles overlap with good roofing felt underneath. It won't leak but I would like to stick the half tile back in place. What sort of product should I buy?

Thanks teryplumb that is very reassuring. Thanks also to oldbutnotdead too. I have just noticed that the spur runs past the hot pipe so that one almost touches the other. I have therefore cross zipped tied and is now very firm.

My new kitchen was installed some time ago by a well known firm. My dishwasher is connected to an unsupported 15" spur which comes from a cold water pipe via a soldered T junction. It's quite difficult and a stretch to get to and I could only use one hand when screwing in the cold water feed...

The plastic levers I've had in the past have all worn away the inner screw hole. Thanks Rob I think I will try and get your solution if not too much more than getting a lever type as per ianmcd's solution...

The image shows an isolator valve with 15mm each end. I would like to find one of the same screw type but with one end 15mm the other 3/4" to connect to a dishwasher. Is there such a part? I dislike the ones with a handle as I find they get loose after a while.

Such a lot to think about. Thanks so far to thetman, Rodders53, and roguetrader. I'll wait a bit to see what other advice is forthcoming before I reply more fully.

My Grant's 50/70 oil burner installed in 2005 will need to be replaced soon. With netzero in the offing what should I replace it with? But first. I live in the country with space to fit a ground source heat pump. A neighbouring farmer got permission to build a small holiday cottage. And with...

Great stuff mattylad. Will start researching your findings. Thanks.