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My induction hob glass cracked so I bought a replacement, same manufacturer almost identical but not exact same model. The hob is on its own circuit, 6mm T&E RCD protected, 32A MCB. Cooker isolation switch is in cupboard adjacent. Anyway I wired it in at it was wired before - 6mm T&E into the...

Hi, Have a very old and reliable vented tumble dryer, which owes me little. Has started turning off not long after starting with "cooling down" flashing on display. Sometimes runs on but seems as though no heat is being passed when running, vented air is cold. Checked so far: -No obvious...

Hi, I'm currently having house re-rendered. I have an outside light on each side of the house, both are fed from a fused connection unit on a bedroom, next to a double socket. Trouble is they've always been a bit too high up. World it be reasonable to fit a junction box where therlight...

Hi, We've had new windows fitted by a local firm and are generally very happy with the job. There are just two issues which I'd welcome advice on (they are coming to look but wanting to check I'm not being unreasonable) One window I've noticed has the external cill much closer to the wall at...

I have a wired alarm system, reliable and maintained. Just had new doors fitted and the fitters have put the old sensors back, which work fine but look old and yellow on the new frames. Is fitting a new one as simple as undoing and rewiring like for like, possibly entering user code to stop...

We had a joiner fit some skirting to a new false chimney breast. He used caulk and smoothed with his finger leaving quite a raised line on the plaster (grr) Will it sand? It's so frustrating as it's still easily smoothed off when applied! Just worried I'll sand and make a mess..

Had this oak floor a few years now. Really happy with it. About a year after fitting this gap appeared. What would you do? Filler? Wood to infill? Leave it alone? I wouldn't be that bothered it's just right in front of a door...

Hi, This small double glazed unit has blown. It's externally beaded, however it opens to a right angle. Can I replace this from the inside? I thought prise out internal rubber gasket, open window to right angle. Remove external beading (I assume external rubber gasket attached to it) and...

Hi, we had a new staircase fitted about 4 years ago, painted professionally after. Now there are multiple brown areas showing through the white painted woodwork. I've read Zinsser BIN works well, do I need to sand back to the bare wood where the knots are or can i simply do a couple of coats...

Hi, I have this keypad and one button has become less responsive (it still works but I have to press harder.) I've read you can clean the contacts but removing the front will set off the tamper. If I remove the front and the tamper goes off will I be able to put the code on still to silence...

Hi, I have one of these cisterns the Vantage flush valve. I've now had to replace the washer a couple of times and am tempted to swap the flush valve for another type. There's a flush pipe from concesled cistern to the pan. Can it be done and any recommendations of one to swap to? Thanks...

I have a Thomas Dudley vantage concealed cistern. Twice had to replace washer on the Niagra valve and now a slow overflow into the pan again. Do I have to replace with the same flush valve or can I put in a fluidmaster, have used those before and seem good?

I'm steadily replacing all the internal door handles for more modern ones. The bathrooms in the house currently have simple tubular latches and a simple, seperate catch (the small bolt in effect). Anyway I like the idea of changing the tubular latch type to a "bathroom lock" such that I can use...

I had a leaking pipe in the bathroom. So, vinyl up, ply covering cut, floorboards up etc. I've now made good the floor, replaced the damaged ply and taped the join and thought I'd have a go with self adhesive vinyl tiles rather than the sheet lino which was down before (and was ruined getting...

I posted before that I've had to top up the central heating pressure more recently. I initially isolated the boiler and thought it was a leak from the boiler as I got a pressure drop. I then realised I probably didn't have the system completely cool when I isolated it like an idiot. Did...

Hi, I've had the above boiler four years. Sealed system. These last weeks I've had to top up frequently and today the boiler shut down due to pressure loss. I've been round all radiators and valves (found a leaking bleed valve, thought I'd cracked it by replacing and now no leak but pressure...

Hi, Worcester 30cdi system boiler, sealed system and unvented hot water. Last couple of times I've topped up the system, I get drops of water from the screwdriver slot isolation valve bit, where my screwdriver is on the pic. It's no problem because there's another isolater on the same valve...

Hi, I have a double socket in the garage (it seems to be spurred of a socket in the living room, the garage is integral.) We are putting a fridge freezer in the garage (one rated for low temperatures) and the plug will now be trapped behind it and therefore not so usable So, I was thinking...

Hi. I've been in my house for 5 years or so - no real electrical issues. Been tackling a bit of the loft which had been "boarded out" (not just floor but a roof and walls had been created for storage). Wanted rid as I wanted air to flow up there - bit fusty) Anyway, I unearthed this - just...

Hi, I have an outside light, supplied from an fcu spurred from a double socket on the upstairs ring circuit. The upstairs ring is not on the RCD protected side of my board. The fcu is fitted with a 5A fuse. My issue is the light sits quite high on the outside wall (it's sited directly behind...