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    new 43" TV with SCART?

    I was hoping to purchase a Panasonic TV in BF sales. Before purchasing, I thought I just best check it has a SCART port for use with my beloved HDD video recorder, and it hasn't! Are they still making TV's with SCART? Are adaptors cables available? Any recommendations please ?
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    Reliable shower brand

    Can ppl recommend shower (inbuilt heater) brands to use and those to avoid in terms of reliability please. I think I want one to run off 6mm Thanks
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    Drayton Wiser BlueTooth

    2290M Just fitted one of these. Got the iphone App connected to the stat. All working ok. Tried to install/connect to it on another phone, but it asks me to create another account. (couldn't see a login option) Am I able to connect more that one phone? Oh well, at least it makes setting up...
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    Wi-Fi Extender sockets

    I purchased one of these years ago. BG? It seemed to be slow, (N300) so I disabled it over 2 years ago. Just tried to re-enable it by pressing the button 3 times and it appears dead. I just wondered if there were any recommendations for other USB extender sockets, or should I just replace it...
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    New generation Drayton Thermostat control 2290

    Anyone got one of these? are they any good? Interested in the wired mains version. App/BT any good? I have the older generation one
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    iPhone notifications

    I have 2 SE3 phones. I’m trying to move over to the newer one which is running ios18. Old one on ios17 The problem I’m having is that some notifications are only going to the older phone (eBay and YouTube). Any idea how to fix? Some notifications are going to both. Some notifications are...
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    Fitting Brand New Radiator

    Hi I just wonder what people used to fit the valves/bleed into the 4 corners of the Rad. PTFE tape? or something else Thanks
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    Induction Heater

    Just wondered if anyone used an induction heater to split copper joints ? 15mm Don't want to be waying a flame around if I can help it
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    Washing machine motor RCD trip

    Any clues as to what could be wrong with the motor, that would cause the RCD to trip when it starts the spin cycle
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    CAT6 blue cable

    I got some CAT6 cable from a camera company. While it worked ok for my computer, when I connect it between the Fibre ONT and Router, the router isn't happy. I think the cable has some thicker wires (I assume to power a camera), and some thinner wires for data. The wires aren't coloured blue...
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    UK shaver plug Rewireable

    Does anyone know where I can purchase a rewireable one? Must be the UK type with thick pins. I see plenty of euro ones for sale Thanks
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    RJ11 pinout

    When using an RJ11 for a telephone, and using the middle 2 pins for the line, which pin should be used for the bell wire? Is there a convention?
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    Have you seen how Japan does grounding of appliances?

    Look at around 9 minutes. Who the hell thought that was a sensible idea/ standard to sign off? rather than a 3 pin backwards compatible plug/socket ? In fairness, seams to be for washing machines and AirCon units
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    1960s Earthing/ Bonding question

    Out of interest a question for those that are aware of late 1960's regulations, more out of curiosity than anything. A building with a downstairs house and an upstairs flat. They share the same water supply and pipework. TT earth rod installed. Separate fuseboxes The water supply is bonded...
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    Grill element RCD

    I have a grill element which has hardy had any use. 3 years old I guess It’s tripping the 30ma RCD. M guessing it’s taken on moistute will all the rain and cold. What should I do? 1 Remove element and stick it in an oven to dry it out? 2 try and run it off a 100ma RCD and see if it...
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    LG WM soap draw

    So the new LG washing machine arrrived today. (low end 1400 model) It has a soap draw like this: https://fixpart.co.uk/product/vestel-42070694-detergent-container-washing-machine The comfort goes in the middle. Main soap on the left. However there are 2 extra inserts and the manual doesn't...
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    Display Port Card

    I have an AUUS H110M-A_M2 motherboard. I would like to fit a vintage/used/compatable Display Port card, that I can use in daisy chain mode? Could anyone recommend a suitable vintage one that will work please? available on ebay for example? Thanks
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    WC Hoover drum failure Dynamic next

    Is the drum thread torx bolt a normal thread or left handed? Dynamic next Thank you
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    Push fit connectors

    My plumber was unable to unblock my radiator pipes. So I have had to take the floor up. How do I remove the copper pipe from this fitting please? Connector probably from 2003. It spins around. Thought I would ask first. How do I release these?
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    Security camera - recommend one please

    Can anyone recommend a cheap one please? Ideal features: Mains powered (or solar) Use outdoors No subscription Wi-Fi ideally (will consider IP) Use with an app Good security standards used.
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