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My immersion heater is not working and the light on the switch is not coming on. I,ve checked the dedicated fuse in the fuse box and this is OK. I,ve removed the switch from the wall ,tested the terminals with a mains tester and there is no power getting to the switch.Any ideas on what the...

I am looking for a supplier for the 'open'ended tube wall bracket as arrowed in the photo attachment. A curtain has to be draped over the tube and then dropped onto the bracket so the usual 'closed' end brackets would not be suitable. Thanks in advance to all respondants. Roy.

I,m looking for plans/drawings to make a simple slatted double bed.Can anyone point me in the right direction.Thanks in advance.

I am looking for a supplier of small ornate wood/resin carvings-the type used on French/shabby chic furniture. I have only found one supplier on ebay (Woodstyle) and also Winther Browne. Given the amount of embellishments and pediments on most white painted furniture there must be many sources...

Please excuse the total ignorance but is there a proceedure/method for achieving a distressed finnish on painted furniture? I,ve tried lightly 'knocking off' the paint from corners and edges but this usually results in a damaged look!

I propose steam bending lengths of 45x10 red hardwood to form the edgeing to a serpentine shaped hardwood deck. Do I bend, glue and tack in one operation or bend and tack first then when the wood has dried to shape,remove then glue in a second operation? If the former is there a glue suitable...

I wish to glue and pin a steam bent hardwood edging strip to serpentine shaped outdoor decking. Given current temperatures and dampness, and obviously the wet wood,can anyone suggest a suitable adhesive?

In relation to LV halogen capsule lamps what does the description mean "G4/GX5.3/GY6.3" ? Thanks.

I am looking for 2inch x 6guage brass screws but can,t find anywhere.(not in Screwfix catalogue) Can anyone help? Also are brass screws available with posi heads,as I can,t find these either. Thanks.

I,m installing yellow balau hardwood decking. I propose treating with decking oil after installation, ie upper face only. Should I also oil the underside prior to fixing to prevent cupping? Any experiences on the use of this hardwood decking would be appreciated. Thanks. Roy.

I am assembling the sub frame (6x2) for garden decking. I see you can now buy screws that do not require a 'pilot' hole. In my day the timber being fixed required a clearance hole, whilst the timber being fixed to, required (but not always) a pilot hole.Can these screws be used without the need...

I have a robotics project requiring a 12v high torque motor of max. 12rpm. I have an electric window motor but it,s too fast. Would a Sunroof motor be slower or can anyone suggest an alternative. Thanks. Roy

I have a small mains motor (the type used in a microwave) with a speed of 12rpm. This is slightly too fast for my robotics application-6 to 8 rpm would be better. How do I achieve this?

I have a standard mains adaptor switchable from 3 to 12v. One wire is black and the other is black with a white stripe. Which of these is +ve ?

I have an electric window motor and mechanism off a car. I also have the switch and a 12v power supply but no wiring or any clue how to connect them up. The set is required to lift/lower a lightweight platform not for use on a car. The only connections on the motor are two prongs within a...