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So about a month ago we had a new immersion heater fitted, and after the first one just didn't work, nor the second, we finally managed to get one that worked. Hot water was restored and life was good. Until last week. Got up to find the immersion heater MCB (16A) had tripped, result no hot...

Hi, just had a new immersion heater installed after the old one self destructed. Anyway, after a few hours of it being on, no hot water. Measuring between N and the L entry side of the thermostat I get 240V. Thermostat set at the default of 60, measure between N and T/output of thermostat and...

We're in the process of re-designing the kitchen. At the moment the switched fused spur for the washing machine is on the wall just above the worktop - however as we'd like to put in a full height cupboard there and the switch will need to be moved, as it'll be covered by the side of the...

I was wondering if I could pick your collective brains. My garden is about 24 feet from front to back, over which is raises about a 18-24 inches (not that much really). At the front of the garden, the flower bed raises only a couple of inches between the path and the fence but by the time you...

Hi all, I was wondering if you could help. I've currently got just the roof joists in the loft, approx 100mm deep, and insulation laid between the joists. Some of the loft has been boarded out for storage, however I'd like to add extra insulation, to save some cash on the gas bill, but...

I wonder if I could just pick your brains At the moment I don't have any power in the loft (expect the upstairs light circuit). Anyway I'd like to put a power socket up there to power an amplifier for the TV aerial. I'm planning on taking a spur off a double plug socket in the bedroom...

Hello I am in the process of trying to connect a 10mm pipe to a 15mm pipe that are at 90 degrees to each other.. Hence I am looking for a 10 to 15 mm 90 degree elbow. There isn't the room in the area to add say a 10 - 15 then just use a 15mm street elbow. I've been looking around and...

Hello My garage is attached to the side of the house. All the wiring from what I can see/work out is 2.5mm T&E. At the moment there is a double socket in the garage, the wire to which disappears into the house (somewhere under the 1st floor floorboards). There are no sign of any fuses or...

Hello I've just joined so thought I would say hello, and tell you a little about me and what I'm doing I work as an engineering, but it's all sitting infront of a computer. So I really enjoy the hands on aspects of DIY around my house, and have helped a number of friends complete projects...