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Thanks guys, I think I'll pull out the fittings and install a better known unit, like the Thorn. The Galaxy fitting worked fine for a few months and then broke down. From this fact, is it safe to assume that there is no underlieing wiring problem?

Thanks, Holmslaw. I got the fittings and the tubes from the same wholesaler. They are not exposed to any extreme conditions in situ. The tube packaging is branded "Crompton Lamps. 58W. T8 WHITE 3500K Halophosphate Fluorescent Lamp" - quite a mouthfull! Do you have any experience of this...

Hi all, About 6 months ago, I replaced a set of 3 old-style fluorescent doubles in a garage - they were working fine but had the usual blinking delay before lighting up. I replaced them with the three Galaxy flourescent 5' batten fittings for T8 (what does "for T8" means?). Since then, I...

If you intend to render the wall, it is acceptable to render the horizontal top of the wall. You do not need any coping.

Great tip, sparkwright.

A friend of mine recently mentioned that his wife was "very good at multi-half-assing". I replied, "I think you might be mis-pronouncing that". He said, "No, I am most certainly not!"

Hot air paint strippers are very effective. You need to be careful around UPVC window frames as even if you use heat-shields, you can still get heat discolouration on the frames. Also good gloves are an essential as contact with scrapers or shaves can result in nasty burns. After a few hours...

I'm currently patching in the pointing on a red brick property - the pointing in areas has deteriorated. Has anyone experience with the various pointing guns that are now on the market? Are they any better than the usual pointing-trowel method?

Maybe debris mixed in with the paint or debris in your brush.

Thanks Boilerman2 - that makes sense.

Thanks fellas. Now reinstalled and no leaks visible. Btw, why is it reccommended that you wipe some fuel on the main gasket before tightening the cover back on?

Hi. Can anyone tell me the correct sequence of the spring, washers and gaskets on the bolt when putting in a new filter element?