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I had the house reworked a few years ago and the porch light has never worked since and I have only now got around to looking at it. Using a multimeter on the switch I'm getting N-E 244v, L-E 244v and N-L 0v. I've checked the continuity of the switch and it seems to work ok. I assume in need...

I have a LG47LW551c LED 3D TV. The picture is almost perfect except for a light band running vertical on the right hand side of the picture. It is only noticable when watching vivid coloured programmes. I noticed it watching the football with the green pitch in the background. Is there anything...

I tried to replace the brake pads/discs on my 2008 Nissan Qashqai this morning however I could not loosen the caliper bolts. I tried some wd40 even took a hammer to my socket spanner. Any ideas bearing in mind the car is jacked up and I dont think I have room for the leverage I would need for a...

The Honeywell ST699 timer in my elderly parents home has burnt itself out. I've bought a Siemens rwb29 but the wiring guide does not say where to move all the wires I have. In addition, it looks like the earth wire is not being used for earth but something else. Besides the N & L there are 2...

Hi All, I've got a Vaillant ecotec plus 831 combi, installed less than 2 years ago. All pipes are new throughout the house as well. Builders have started today doing some plastering in 4 rooms. I will need to remove at least 4 large rads to do this. This will leave a small rad in loft...

Hi all, Got a little problem with my dishwasher. The element seems to be burnt(not due to melted plastics). Approx half of it is coated in a fine black residue. I also noticed that the element was glowing red hot(not sure if this is normal). Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem...