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Hi. We have an issue with the pilot light not staying lit. We have to relight it daily often 2-3 times per day. (we only used h/w only most of summer). Prior to this, we had an issue with it leaking, 5-6 engineer visits to get it resolved - around 3-4 months ago.. Not sure if it's...

Hi. I hope someone might be able to offer some advice... we have an 8yr old Hotpoint WMA58P washing machine from new. recently it was getting really noisy on spin, so i bit the bullet and ordered a set of drum bearings and thought, while i've got it apart, i'll replace the motor brushes...

Hi, I saw an adaptor / connector "thingy" in my friends kitchen light socket. (ceiling rose) forgot to take a photo :( basically they have a normal ceiling rose light fitting & instead of removing the ceiling rose & fitting a new light unit, (flourescent tube) they have just connected...

Hi, sorry if this post is in the wrong place, i have looked for Aerial section & can't see one.... :oops: I've 4 sky boxes, 1 HD (on sub), 1sky+ (multiroom) & 2 normal digiboxes on freeview. I would like to be able to watch any box from any room, and be able to remote control the HD /...

I've re read building regs relating to diy electrical work, BS7671 & Part P. I also refer to information contained here http://www.theiet.org/publishing/wiring-regulations/part-p/index.cfm Please can someone confirm non notifyable minor work has no specific requirement for an...

Hi, Please can you let me know (maybe add to sticky?) what tests / certs are applicable for diy type installations, (i'm in rented accom & will likely need to supply something to the owners for any electrical work) i am looking to put sockets via a fused spur off upstairs double socket...

I've just moved into a house that imo had a very poor standard of work done in a previous kitchen refurb. In the gaps under the counter where the washer / dryer should be there are 2 single gang sockets, each supplied by a switched fused plate. the cables are completely concealed within a...

Hi, easy one i hope for someone :) I'm looking for a shower pole attachment that will lock onto the upright shower pole & provide a new "seat" for the shower head upto 6" forward of it's original position (away from the wall towards the bath). we have a standard electric shower (mains...

i want to install some equipment in the loft & would just like to confirm what i want to do is allowed / the right way to do it... the equipment to go in the loft :- 4x 12vdc 1A psu or 1x 12vdc 4a psu (havent decided yet) 240vac 16port network hub, 240vac cctv recorder, 12vdc tv...

Hi, I was looking at routes for some cabling i want to do, I live in a housing association property so while alot wouldn't bother the council, i need to be right so i can approach them with the improvement request... (of which wiring diagrams are required) can i run coax & cat5 cable in...

Hi, we had local council round last few days, they've knocked around most of the street asking questions, they also wanted to inspect our neighbours 2 story extension, conservatory & some brick outbuildings. they said they concerned no permission ever sought / given, also several breaches...

I had an idea & wanted some feedback. let me know what ya think? We have a really dark hallway / staircase. A couple of times i've not bothered to put the light on & forgotten the bottom step & gone a** over t*t on the hard tiled floor at the bottom... :oops: concerned my kids might do...

i have a fluke multimeter. I use it for testing anything from pcb repairs to 240vac mains in domestic only locations. I'm a diyer & use it mostly after i've killed the circuit @ the MCB i'm working on & want to ensure those wires were correctly connected to it. (ie when checking for dead /...

Hi. can someone please clarify the rule for the kitchen light fitting? I have moved into a house which has a 3way mains halogen fitting on the kitchen ceiling. I would like to replace this for a standard light socket / ceiling rose for use with a energy efficient light bulb. I...

I want / need to run telephone, cat5, RF coax, sky twin WF100 from one room downstairs to the attic. the house is quite old & concrete / brick. The easiest way seems to be up the wall on the back of the house. I am wary that there will be 7+ cables & these wont fit in standard 25mm conduit...

Hi, i've got a machine mart tiger 15/55 compressor. its 3HP & uses a 40uf capacitor to prevent a huge load being drawn as it starts up. the compressor was used for several hours on & off for spraying & cut out. every time i try to start it, it blows the 13a fuse. (the induction motor...

Hiya, Can someone please let me know if the cable from the electric cooker to an existing cooker wall plate (usually hidden behind the cooker, with three screw terminals behind a white plate) can be done by any layman or needs to be done by a certified part p electrician? I dont mean the...

Hi, Family & I are moving soon & i've got to redecorate every room in the new house. The kids will be away & the stuff we own in storage, so i was hoping to be able to spray it for efficiently / good coverage / finish. initially all walls are going to be magnolia'd & then brilliant...

Hi guys, I want to run some elv cabling (tv coax, cctv coax & power & cat5 data) from my house, in dedicated ducting under the garden to a shed. Does this have to be notified or is it only mains wiring? thanks

Hi, i was just wondering, from the lighting circuit we have installed a ceiling fan, the wiring is lighting circuit to an inline fuse, then to a speed controller & onto the fan, the fan is in an upstairs bedroom. Can the inline fuse be mounted in the loft or does it have to be accessible...