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Hi, Spilt tea on the USB port in my Fiesta 2017 new shape, not been working for a week now. Thought I would just remove it and get the part number, however upon popping it out the cables are so tight you can’t even get to it. Started trying to hack the plastic open but stopped myself. Can just...

Hi, Just checking, is normal for windows to have screws on the keep side going into the other window? See photos attached. Also, is it possible to adjust the cams up or down or is it only in or out? Many thanks

Hi, What do people normally do in regarding to radiator TRVs and 10mm pipework. Do people use: https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta-brass-compression-reducing-internal-coupler-15mm-x-10mm/70435...

Hi, Quick one, please can someone tell me the difference between the following; https://www.screwfix.com/p/mcalpine-a10-bottle-trap-white-32mm/68459 And https://www.screwfix.com/p/mcalpine-basin-bottle-trap-white-32mm/91286 I just need a trap for a vanity unit sink, not sure what the A10...

Hi, Can you use normal screws to attach a toilet bracket to the floor? The screws that have come with the bracket are 6cm long, and will be too long as i only have about 3cm flooring underneath and the screws will just go through the floor. I was just going to find some shorter ones but...

Hi, Quick one, what do people normally do in regards to silicone before installing shower doors/panels. Before I fit the rail to the wall, should I be applying a small amount of silicone between the tile and shower tray roughly to the width of the rail? Flush to the tile so the rail will sit...

Just changing a light, the old one didn’t need an earth. The new one does, it’s using a greyed sleeved blue for neutral and a brown for the live. I pulled the other 2 cables through and there is an earth cable and black cable put into a connector block. My question is, why is the black cable...

Hi, I have put up some Mosaic tiles and some are small shiny metal ones, only the metal ones have a plastic protective piece of thin plastic. There are no instructions with the tiles that mention it, should I be removing this before grouting or leave on to prevent scratching? Many thanks

Hi, Just grouted my bathroom, I want to apply some grout sealer/protector to the grout joints just in the shower cubicle area. I haven’t used any before, please can someone recommend a brand/type and if its best to spray it on or paint it on? Guessing spray, you would have to tape off the...

Hi, Just wondered what do tilers do with internal corners, do you grout them and silicone, I was thinking it’s best to not grout them and just silicone them. Assume it must give a better seal as it can get into the gap rather than sitting on top of the grout? Any advice appreciated Many thanks

Hi, Just getting a quote for some replacement windows, all 2 pane, one opening and one fixed. What’s recommended, 1 or 2 trickle vents. Have seen some with just one on the opening window but should I be getting 2? Many thanks

Hi, Just after a bit of advice regarding a leak I have. See attached photos, in January I had an issue where water was leaking into the room below. the lead was extended and sealed, and all was ok. I have now noticed another issue, with heavy rain I am getting water dripping through the...

Hi, Would anyone be able to recommend a good make/model for a bathroom extractor. Not an inline one just a standard ceiling one? Happy to pay a bit more for a decent one if needed. Many thanks

Hi All, What’s the standard use for Black Grey Brown when wiring a bathroom extractor? SL - ? PL- ? N - ? Is there a standard or what does everyone tend to use? Many thanks

Hi, Just a quick one, just after a bit of advice on the number and positioning of lights in my ensuite. Please see the attached rough diagram with positioning, I was thinking maybe 2. Would people recommend 1 directly over the shower and one in the middle of the right-hand side of the room...

Hi, I have a wall to tile with mosaic tiles however the wall isn’t level. With larger tiles I would just loose it in the adhesive however I suspect I will run into trouble with the mosaics Please can someone recommend something i can use on the wall to level it up, ideally something ready...

Hi, I have a wall to tile with mosaic tiles however the wall isn’t level. With larger tiles I would just loose it in the adhesive however I suspect I will run into trouble with the mosaics Please can someone recommend something i can use on the wall to level it up, ideally something ready...

Hi, Quick one, what is the best trowel for 30x30 mosaic tiles. People have recommended the stick on backer to make them more rigid and easier to install so will be using these as well. Also can I just use the BAL adhesive that I have used for rest of the tiles or do I need special mosaic...

Hi Just after peoples opinions/advice on the following. What’s the best/preferred way to wire a bathroom mirror in, see attached photo. Connect off wiring as per photo using a 3 terminal Wago and connect the mirror flex to this. Or Put into a Wago 221 Wago box and then leave this in the...

Hi All, I have brought some 221 Wagos, the new lever type. There are 2, 3 and 5 terminal connectors as per photo. I have looked and they don’t seem to do 4 terminal connector. My question is, I have a light fitting that has 4 permanent lives do I just use the 5 terminal connector and leave...