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    Howdens HJA8630 dishwasher not filling

    Hi, This dishwasher is 8 years old and starts up as if its working ok but no water. Could this be the inlet valve or a sticking float switch? Which is more likely considering water appears to be getting to the machine ie no hose blockage. Can I test the float switch other than exposing the...
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    Tightening a tap on a ceramic sink

    Hello guys, I have read quite a few forum articles on the above and one person suggested using Plumbers Mate and trimming the excess off. I presume you would have a rubber washer between the underside nut and the ceramic and that you wouldn't apply to much force lest you crack...
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    Socket above fireplace (not a shed)

    Hi Everyone, Im not sure but is it ok (17th Regs) to fit a 13A power socket and coax cable outlet onto my chimney breast in case someone in the future wants to fit a TV above the fireplace (not an active fire - probably electric for decoration)? Im refurbishing an old flat...
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    Advice on controlling Heating Oil consumption

    Hi to Everyone, You can have a coin meter fitted to your electricity supply input so as people don't go mad and run up a huge electricity bill BUT is there a corresponding device which a landlord could fit to control the heating oil?? Thanks in advance Alex
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    Installing a NEST GEN 3

    Hello Folks, Im after some advice from some of you knowledgeable heating engineers. I own a holiday home and its heated via an OIl Fired Grant Boiler. The heating is split into TWO ZONES for upstairs and downstairs and also HOT Water. This is done through a HORSTMANN Channel...
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    NEST Gen 3 Install

    Hello Everyone, Just to inform you guys I finally got round to buying NEST Gen 3 and today I managed to get it fitted and working (thats the PLUS bit!!) I fitted the Heatlink on the side of the cross beams in the loft approx. 2 feet from the boiler. I fitted two...
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    Installing a NEST Thermostat

    Hi Everyone, Im planning to install a NEST Thermostat on my gas combi boiler. Its an oldish Halstead Finest Platinum. The current thermostat is a Danfoss RMT230 and its wired directly to the boiler with two wires. Now heres my problem and NEST wont comment. I can wire up the...
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