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We have a Scantronic 9448+ that we inherited when we moved to our current property many years ago. We have never set it in that time, but on the odd occasion there is a powercut/trip it sounds either inside or out in the common landing (doesn't seem consistent with what it does tbh - battery...

I have a Bosch PWP631BF1B induction hob, and the instructions give a suggestion for the largest size diameter on each ring. Any idea the smallest that will be detected?? :unsure: I am trying to buy a coffee moka pot, and the small size is only 65mm which I suspect may not work. I don't have...

Had a step ladder for a while and unfortunately the plastic foot inserts at one side have eventually broken, leaving the bare metal edge: This is damaging some of the wooden floors at home, unless I use a metal sheet underneath (which is a pain to remember, keep moving around etc). Any idea...

I think you are right - its either a STATUS or the URMET which look pretty similar. The only difference with mine is that it doesn't have green/red LEDs (which is presumably what the small connector block on some images is for? mine doesn't have them). Am I right in thinking then any universal...

Looking to replace the below device, but there are no obvious model Ids on it, but possibly the brand logo is a capital E on top of a handset (bottom R of first image): I am reluctant to fully take the thing off the wall at this stage, as the wires are very short and would all need to be...

Argh - this all seems overcomplicated for hanging a pair of curtains :confused:. The idea of replacing the L+P is not appealing, and would very much only be a last resort. Think I will need to create some holes to see exactly how far from the underlying stone I am (there are no obvious or...

Victorian flat and the north facing living room has a really cold bay window so the time has come for curtains. Above the windows is lath and plaster with a bit of a gap behind. I think eventually (maybe 12 inches) I can reach some sandstone to fix a batten to, but I have a few concerns.... 1)...

typically only notice (feel through clutch and slight noise) when stopping and going into neutral.

Got a Vauxhall Zafira and a slight vibration in the clutch was diagnosed as needing the flywheel replaced. Due to issues obtaining the parts, it may well over a month till it is fixed. We only have this car, and need to use it a few times a week for short trips. What sort of time frame am I...

the walls are dry, and I suspect it comes up from ground level (the 'cellar' is actually at the same level as the back garden, not sunken in any way). would that make a difference?

Looking for some advice on a tiny (1.8 x 1.3m) coal cellar below our property. At the moment it is used for holding a few garden chairs, BBQ, toys etc as the garden itself is a shared space. Right now it is compacted dirt, relatively dry but for example an old bike that was left in it over...

Is there any particular type of paint for the final coat though, given that it will be constantly wet/steamy, or is any spray suitable?

Hi, So I have a shower mixer that the paint has flaked off. This is the second time and initially it was replaced by the seller, but now is no longer stocked. Since it works with my pipe placements etc I plan to just refurbish the first one that I hung onto, but I need a steer for what paint to...

Got a slow drip when the boiler is on, and looking underneath is suggesting there is a weep from the drain valve. I figure it should be straightforward to replace :mrgreen:, but before I take the case off a few questions.... 1) can I drain the boiler only, by simply sealing the flow and return...

So for various reasons :rolleyes: I need to gain access to a corner of our kitchen where there are units. I think the most straightforward is to cut a hole in the side of the (double, sink housing) carcass. By my calculations that might allow a hole of approaching 40cm wide by near 60cm. Is that...

So I have a project to form a riser for a bbq from a strip of sheet stainless steel, and hopefully the bending will be ok and I plan to rivet the ends together with closed-end pop rivets. I also wanted to use some rivets around the top inside edge to place the bbq grate on (seen it done by other...

Its a shared back garden, so there are gates off a lane but nothing wide enough for a cherry picker i'd say. I recon it is about 10 metres. The actual section of duff pipe is only about a meter - slopes from the kitchen window to the main stack, so probably best just to replace it with PVC...

Hi, What is the maximum height that a plumber could use a ladder safely to replace a small section of corroded horizontal pipe? We are second floor, which I suspect is beyond the scope. Which leads me on to.... If scaffolding needs to be put up for a day to do the work, how does the...

So looking at a new integrated dishwasher, and thinking that budget end of the range might be the way to go. Any idea how these brands generally stack-up against one another?: Indesit Hotpoint Hoover Beko John Lewis sells them all for £250 or less, and with their 2 year guarantee. Any advice?

Mystery solved - I contacted the fitter who popped round and then remembered when moving it previously the back legs broke, so it was screwed into the adjoining cabinets :rolleyes:. It still isn't clear how, but he will return to assist when i have the new one delivered.