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An older installation has an old connection box inside the house with 1 incoming common cable, from B.T.'s outside pole. There are then 2 separate cables from this connection box, 1 is to an old, extension plate for broadband and another adjacent, old extension plate for the telephone. There is...

I think this boiler has an cold weather thermostat to prevent freezing pipes. Unfortunately I now have to shut down the system when not needed, to save the gas bill and to reduce the noise of water flow in bedroom pipes during the "silent hours". Whatever radiators are turned ON by the...

This Gardtec 300 system appears to be working OK but the outside alarm doesn't sound when the system is tested; although the inside sounder works alright. Is the battery in the outside bell requiring replacement? Can the outside box just simply be opened for changing the battery, or does the...

I have 5 of these PIR's, I don't know the make, but the Control Panel is a Scantronic 500r unit. What is the method used for changing the batteries? Is re-programming required? Also, I'd like to change the battery on the outside bell box, again there's no ID on it. What's involved? Regards

1. How do you change a battery in a PIR? Can it be done without reprogramming? 2. How do you open an outside bell box to change the battery, without setting off the Tamper? Regards

This is a 2 year old, single, long slot toaster, model 14356 and the element is broken. I have a new one on order for £50. This is the second one over 5 years and I preferred this model since it gives even browning for a single slice, and is lower wattage than the multi-slot. I have not been...

The main oven spiral element around the fan on this cooker, had a section blown off with a fault. I replaced this with a new element and replace the lamp. The plates on the hob and the smaller top oven, were and still are working OK, but there is no indication light for the control knob, and the...

Is it possible to connect a cable to a TV set in a bedroom, using a cable connected to an output from a SKY Plus box in a living room, or would it need another box?. There is an existing distribution system to 3 bedrooms, with a Freeview aerial and amplifier that is unused. Regards

Trying to locate a source for these screws, the existing ones are about 2.87mm diameter and 30mm long, but I would prefer the longest ones available, for cutting to suit. Regards

What would this mean when the receiver is lifted? Regards

Worcester model number 19/21CBi. This boiler is giving a continual noise as if it was heating the water, but the boiler programmer is not calling for operation on either the hot water or the central heating, and the flame is not lit. I haven't noticed this before. The gas meter doesn't appear to...

Anyone know where to obtain a socket to unscrew the fixings on this toaster? The usual ones don't fit! Regards

Siemens Washing Machine WM14S794GB - Repair Manual Looking for a repair manual with wiring diagram for this machine. Any sources? Regards

Russell Hobbs Toaster Model 10617 This toaster has torx, external, 6 lobe fixing screws. My set of special sockets doesn't include one suitable, Russell Hobbs want the unit back to investigate but it's out of warranty and they don't supply spares. Any ideas where to source a socket to remove...

I think these units are obsolete. Are there any compatible replacement makes for Proteus MCB's and RCD'S etc.? Regards

This alarm is continually beeping on the panel, could this be the battery? how can I can cancel this? this was in the house when we moved in, I don't have the enginer's code, how can the alarm be reset to default? Are the engineer's and user manuals available for download? So many...

I have noticed this noise just lately, more pronounced when first started and goes on for about 15 minutes. It's sounds like someone exhaling moderately loudly every 1/2 second, I thought that it may be a water leak and water dripping onto the heat exchanger; or a gas valve. Any thoughts...

I've inherited this boiler since moving into this house, I don't have a manual - either operating or installation/maintenance. Are these available somewhere? What is the estimated age of this model? Regards

A condition report on the invoice, after a repair to the engine by the mechanic - front indicators are "white", I think he means that they are clear, which they both are. Should they be coloured amber as the rear ones? - N registration 1996 model. if so, I have the choice of the cheaper...

I bought a Kangoo 2nd hand, there was only one key supplied, this was the master key which covered the central locking and the immobiliser. The pushbutton switch has broken from the printed circuit card, I am struggling to resolder this since I can't see the position where it has broken from...