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I'm looking to install a video doorbell in replacement of a standard push button/backlit one. The existing externa transformer/chime unit is only 6VAC so its not suitable, so I was going to swap it for a byron 776 (8v 1amp) combo unit instead. The doorbell can work in the range of 8-24VAC /...

I wish to install a small LTE antenna/router (https://mikrotik.com/product/atl18) in my attic to get a more stable signal. The device requires power via POE which will be fed from a 12v injector in the house. I was planning to mount the device via a small adjustable pole mount to the boarded...

Hiya, hope this is ok to ask this here... I recently purchased what was listed as a 13a plug, with a 3a fuse (C7 2 pin power cable). On the plug itself its stamped 3a/250a (in a circle). I was planning to drop in a 5a fuse (what the supplied PS5 power cable has) but that stamping on the plug...

Hiya. We recently had our shower resealed by a plumber and today I noticed I can see the edge of what I guess is cut tiles in the corner in a small section towards the bottom where the walls meet (red edges). Is this likely to cause problems? I don't care if it's cosmetic but obviously am more...

Our house was built back in 2013 and one of the cupboards in the kitchen was fitted with a 12v AC halogen light and transformer controlled via a wall switch. It is only supplied with a brown/blue cable from the wall. I wish to replace it with a transformer to power some hue lights that requires...

Hiya, We have a Logic 35 combi boiler in the airing cupboard in our bedroom. The thermostat is a honeywell 907 battery operated stat downstairs in the hallway connected by wiring in the wall. It only has two wires connected to it to control the call for heat. Looking to delete/remove the...

Hiya, Other half had a bath last night and one of the downlighters started doing this after maybe 20 minutes of being on? Continued for about 10 minutes before stopping and being fine for the next 2 hours. Could it just of been overheating? Its been really warm the last few days and with it...

Hiya, I recently installed loftzone flooring in our loft but in one tricky section, there were two planks bracing 3 of the joists together. I had to remove the one of the to fit the supports for the loftzone system and I replaced it about 2-30cm along using kiln dried untreated timber of a...

Hiya, I've been planning to install some loft boarding in our new build (2011) to give us a bit of extra storage for light things like suitcases, Christmas tree, empty boxes temporarily etc. Our joists are 35mm by 100mm high and they span 8 metres by 4.5 metres. The roof being a new build is...

Hiya, Other half has just told me the boiler stopped working with error code F9. This seems to mean: "Unconfigured PCB. Please contact Ideal (if under warranty) or alternatively a Gas Safe Registered Engineer if outside of the warranty period. In IE contact a Registered Gas Installer (RGII)."...

Hiya, Is it possible to cut a chrome plated riser rail pole down to size? I'm fitting a new one a its a little long for the existing holes. Hoping to avoid redrilling the tiles. My main concern is it leading to flaking off of the plating. I have no idea what metal is under the plating but its...

Hiya, We live in a new build house and I'm thinking of adding to the existing flooring in the loft to facilitate a ladder mainly but with a little extra storage for empty luggage. The joists are 95mm x 35mm, 600mm apart. The current t&g flooring is raised on 145mm x 34mm boards spanning over 2...

Hiya guys, Picked up a new bosch li-ion 18v cordless the other day from screwfix as the batteries in my other one are pretty useless. I went to use it today to do a lil diy and it sounds a little odd on lower speeds and at mid speeds there's a little scrapey noise at the same point on rotation...

Hiya, Our corner shower has been leaking from either corner of the shower tray where the tray meets the frame. About a year ago, we had the fitter come back and reseal the shower as it had separated along the edge. I think when he redid it, he may not of created a proper seal against the...

Hiya, Not sure if this is normal or not... I've used/owned plenty percussion drills before and borrowed a couple of SDS drills in the past for the odd job. I thought it time to stop borrowing and to get my own SDS drill. I've not noticed if this is true of the ones I've borrowed, but my...

Hiya, We have an accenta G4 with the basic LED panel. I'd like to change some of the PIR's for pet safe ones so our cats don't keep setting them off. I have the engineers code, but I'm not sure on the best way to tackle the replacement itself. Would it require the entire alarm being powered...

Hiya, We live in a new build property which has plastic micro bore central heating pipes. I need to drill through a couple of stud walls to run a new ethernet cable to another room. I know detecting plastic pipes is almost impossible, so does anyone have any tips for drilling into the stud...

Hiya, I'm thinking of replacing a wireless myson thermostat linked to my logic 35 combi boiler with a honeywell wireless cmt927 The current wiring looks like its been done with 3 core + earth cable and has: Brown constant live (not currently used as battery operated) Earth (marked with...

Hiya, Our 10 month old composite door looks like its coming away from the frame slightly by the top hinge, but I'm not sure if its just flexing a bit. The gaps only small but it closes if I lift the door by the handle. The hinge screws seem tight. Should I get them back to take a look and fix?

Hiya, Just wondering if someone could tell me what these are? They're every 3-4 bricks along just above the damp course and above every window on our property. I'm asking because I've seen a few wasps buzzing in and out of them so I'm wondering if Its safe for my to partially block them?