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    13amp spur wired with only 1mm T&E - change to a fused s

    Hi, I have been looking at a socket in my loft, which a boiler is plugged into (with a 3 amp fuse fitted to the 3 pin plug). However, the wire supplying the power to the single socket appears to only be 1mm T&E - which I am unsure if this is a high enough rating. To avoid having...
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    Washing Machine PAT earthleakage failure

    Hi, I have recently had a safety inspection done, for a house which is to be let. The appliances were tested (fridge, freezer & washing machine) and all were ok - except for the washing machine (12 y/old) where it failed on "earth leakage"? Visually there is nothing wrong with the machine -...
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    Vaillant VUW242E - Pump O-Ring weeping

    Hi, I have just replaced the DHW diverter valve, which involved taking the pump off. It is held by 3 screws, which seal against the valve by 2 o-rings - which are predictably worn. The manual does say to replace these when taking the boiler off- saying they are included with the pump. However...
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    Vaillant VUW242E -H/Water prob-Tap must be full on to get HW

    Hi, I have a 6 y/old Vaillant TURBOmax VUW 242E. Problem seems to have developed gradually, where the domestic hotwater taps need to be virually fully on to trigger the boiler into action. Once triggered there is no issue with the volume of water or the temperature. The wife complains each time...
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