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Hi all. I installed a new inlet hose less than a year ago and it's now started dripping at the end attached to to the tap under the kitchen sink. When I removed the old washer, it was slightly frayed at the edges and there was a circular indentation mark across it. Does this indicate that the...

Hi all. I understand the official genuine Vaillant water pressure sensor has part no. 0020059717, however, reputable sites like Screwfix advertises it as 0020059717 but the image of the item shows 0020036671 (see link below)...

Hi all. Is it possible to tell if an o ring is made from natural or synthetic rubber (the one below in this case)...

Hi all. I have the exact same question as the poster in the following link (except all the ups and downs), however, despite several replies to his query, nobody has actually answered his question. https://community.screwfix.com/threads/washing-machine-waste-pipe-clip.262351/ Is there a...

Hi all. It was working fine and then suddenly stopped working. Radiators not working but hot water is. Workmen were working at the house to repair a leaky roof and I found the property's fuse box cabinet open, so I am not sure if it could be the workmen that broke it or if it could possibly be...

Hi all. There has been large, thick vegetation outside the house, which consisted of what looked like wild blackberry thorny bushes, as well as other plants, weeds, grass, etc. This has now been chopped down (not very thoroughly, just to roughly clear the area). I want EVERYTHING to be totally...

Hi all. What would be the best product or type of product to COMPLETELY seal any gaps between the joints of a wooden bed frame that would prevent the tiniest of bedbugs from either getting in or out. I understand that bed bugs can be as thin as a sheet of paper. Is there a product that...

Hi all. Not sure if this is classed as an 'appliance' but is a normal USB keyboard which has its internals exposed or in contact with paper (little circuit board with three LEDs on it, cable connected to this circuit board and plastic circuit membrane which goes under the keys) unsafe in any...

Hi all. I have a decorative ornament that's painted black. I don't know what material it is made of, whether some type of board or wood. It is about 1.5cm thick and a hairline crack has been caused from a screw going into it. I don't wish to go to the trouble and expense of 'fixing' it.I'm...

Hi all. I am trying to find a suitable type of pad like glass transit pads but in 'clear' and not blue or the other colours they are usually available in. I have tried cupboard door bumper pads but the glass keeps slipping on the surface I want it to sit on. I only tried the small round...

Hi All. I have read up on this issue but the the behaviour of the light is still confusing. The specs are as follows. Tube - Sylvania Luxline Plus White Deluxe F58W/835 T8 (pins are about 11-13 mm apart) Various starters tried:- Vask Components VKS10 13w, 25-65w, 4-8w, 15W...

Hi All. I would like to place a sheet of glass directly onto an MDF table top. It is for a dining table, so I wanted to ask what thickness of glass would be advisable. It will be toughened. Since it is going to be placed flat onto the MDF surface, would anything less than 6mm suffice? Can...

Hi All. I would like to ask if anyone can provide any advice on the type/length/size of screw required to attach a laminated MDF table top (25mm thick) to a table base and if possible, any tips that could be followed to achieve a good result. Thanks.

Hi all. Due to a shower plughole being blocked, a workman came round and poured ninety something percent sulphuric acid down the plughole. Because it was a workman, I assume it'll be industrial type acid. He poured it in, said he'll wait about five minutes to let it jellify and then pour...

Hi all. I am looking for tape that is black on the outside but white on the sticky part inside. It's for decorative purposes so doesn't need to have any particular properties. It must also be as thin as possible, no thicker than insulation tape, even thinner if possible. I have seen some...

Hi All. As the subject line says, I wish to extend the cable for a (1000W) microwave whose rated voltage is 230-240 V 50 Hz and input power is Max 2390 W (whatever that means). The instruction manual cautions against using an extension lead, stating that the microwave must be plugged directly...

Hi All. If a ceiling light consists of a simple setup of a 100-120W bulb, bayonet fitting, cable, ceiling rose and a cylindrical lampshade, would anyone be able to advise me on what is the shortest length of cable that could be used to ensure that the brilliant white ceiling does not get...

Hi All. Is cable sleeving available which is split down the length of the sleeve? I have tried searching for it but have only come across the spirally type. Isn't there any plain smooth sleeving that comes already split? It is to be used as edging on a circular cardboard shape for...

Hi All. I would like to ask if it is possible to be able to operate a fan heater (3kw or whatever) by fitting a switch in the middle of the mains cord, like how they have on some table lamps. If it is possible, do I need a special type of switch? I have seen something called a 'through...

Hi All. I would like to ask if a lampshade frame can be covered in any sort of material or does it have to be heat resistant? An energy saving bulb equivalent to 100W will probably be used with the lampshade. I understand that lampshades have their own recommended maximum voltage of bulb...