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Enquiring for a friend as to issues re. EV Charger install. As he has an all electric kitchen ie. dish washer, induction hob, washing machine etc. and only a 60A main fuse. He realises that his DNO will need to fit a 100A main fuse. Before he books an electrician, he intends to contact UK Power...

I would like to keep a variety of size and length screws, rather than having to go out or order when I am doing a job. I am only a DIY'er and don't use that many to warrant 100/200 boxes. To this end I found a site "CheapScrews" that can supply me with say 4/4.5/5 in 40/50/70mm in small volumes...

I have an old 35 year old Franke 2 bowl sink and mixer tap. The tap needs replacing but I need assurance that the new one will fit. The old tap has a 30mm threaded column to which the H&C feeds are sweated into it. The whole assembly is then fixed with a 40mm brass nut. Will a modern mixer tap...

Fitting Wren wall cabinets and noticed the mounting fixings are in the top corners. If I find that there are cables in the wall where the screws would need to go - how do I get over the problem. The base units wouldn't be a problem as the fixings can be moved along but I don't see a way to do...

How near the top should the water level be. After changing the float valve and putting a slight bend in the float arm. The water level still appears high although now shutting off. What level should it be from the top of the tank, please.

I am hoping to help my son fit a new oven. It is rated as 13A and may come with flexi cable or none. Currently he has an Electric Oven cabled with 6mm cable from a 32A MCB. The new cooker will be opposite and will require additional wiring. If the manufacturer suggests connecting to ring...

I'm finding it difficult to work out the difference between the vast array of diamond blades used in concrete and brick cutting. Some appear to be continuous circumference while others are segmented - what's the difference. As a DIY'er I would like to buy one for occasional use, that could cover...

As the title says and I want to buy the safest and prepare properly and safely. I have a cordless 125mm grinder arriving today. All I've purchased so far is a Bosch Carbide disc to enable me to reduce in size for disposal a garden gate and 50 branches too big for my shredder. Although I have...

My son asked for some advice re. the above. He believes that his fault is DIY repairable but it's confusing. The cold fill solenoid valve appears to be under his sink and not integrated in the dishwasher. It seem like the valve with a cable has a cable resinned in. That cable is the threaded...

Does anyone know if they - like others - have the ability to be joined with another to double their length. Till now I have used Irwin quick clamps but will invest in a couple of longer sash one for some small chair gluing projects. I thought sash ones might suffice but need confirmation that i...

I thought that I'd go straight to the medium duty quick clamps and try to build up a variety of sizes. To start I thought I'd buy a pair of 300mm (12") but would like to confirm because they are an expensive item. Will they work OK for smaller ranges ie. to avoid buying 150mm as well. If OK I...

A couple of years ago I replaced the socket outlets and light switches at a friends house. The wiring was OK although the available available length was sometimes lacking. I believe he had bought MK and I remember having issues with 3 or 4 with the conductors popping out. I found the method...

I'm helping a relation tidy up the wiring arrangement in his garage and improve it's safety. Along with many similar installations in the area, the power feed to attached garage is via a 4mm spur off a socket outlet in his lounge. At the moment I don't know if I could just drill another hole...

Although I can source a replacement head for my Drayton ZA5 valve. Does the much cheaper ESi head fit too. It's spec states ESi, Honeywell, and similar type bodies, with the two supplied screws.. but doesn't mention Drayton.

I have a problem on my 15 yo SE12FF. I boiler fails to fire up and it appears that fan runs, sparks but no gas release. All wiring in tact but when the lower flap is unscrewed to access the PCB etc. Occasionally it works when the flap is moved or a slight tap is given. I have (perhaps wrongly)...

My CH system blew it's fuse this morning. It appears that the pump is the culprit and confirmed by removing the live. There has been a leak around the pump for a while I assume as there is a lot of black sludge and oxidization. When the CH came on this morning there was a strange noise in it's...

My 30 year old float valve (bottom fill) is making a terrible whine after flushing a during refill. Assuming that it is the whole unit and not the diaphragm washer that needs changing. Is it OK to replace it with a compact Fluidmaster type valve ie. I don't have to source an old fashioned valve...

Would work carried out for and by a high street bathroom shop be guaranteed. My son had a complete bathroom fit carried out 10 months ago. The shower unit had developed a leak and making it's way to the downstairs ceiling. He is yet to contact the shop before understanding his rights (assuming...

I have fitted a Manrose in-line fan in my loft for my bathroom. As previously mentioned by others the fan itself is very quiet. However the noise from the extraction grill is far louder than I imagined. Although it is reassuring to hear the power of the fan drawing air through the vent I would...

Yet to decide on final solution for the switching of the fan when I stumble into another problem (for me that is) The manufacturer states the requirement of 3A fusing as well as an isolator. I found http://www.qvsdirect.com/excel-3-pole-fused-fan-isolator-switch-white which I assume would...