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Hi All, Power receptacle has bust off and dropped into the radio - I am happy enough soldering a new one into the PCB - or even hard soldering the wall PSU cables on (its too new and nice to hit landfill!) But does anyone know how to get into the things??? Cheers. :-)

Hi, Our tumbler ceased to exist at some point today? There are no lights on it and I have checked for 230v AC at the plug and even inside the machine where the power comes in (both sides of what looks like a relay?) I understand that thermal cut outs are in the machine, but from this...

From other posts I get the impression that the following is frowned upon.. Standard T&E used underground, even when duct work is utilised. Is this true, or overkill, if it is ducted end to end and buried correctly is it not okay to use? Thanks.

:-) Finally getting around to the heating at our place, be grateful for peoples comments on these points:- 1. Mix of normal and small bore pipes on the heating - I would propose to have it all made the same, I know nothing really about heating but feel the rads on the smaller pipe are...

I have seen a lot of mention re : conversion from TT styled earthing to alternative by the DNO, I was considering asking for this where I live (old overhead cables) - but... 1. Do reasons exist why it could not be done e.g. the overhead is very very old? 2. Are there costs involved? 3. Is...

Hi, This was working fine until clean filter illumiated - cleaned filter but now do hot air?? Is there a thermal trip/reset device or similar I adopted the machine without any documentation? Any help appreciated - thanks. Or pointers to any documentation? I am having troubles finding any...

Hi Where I have moved to it seems that the mains is off for 20+ hours at a time (often), I am going to take this up with the REC but in the meantime I need to buy a generator. I think about £ 80 seems a good price for a petrol one with 650 watts output, I want to run the central heating...

Hi All, I was reading about the bathroom zones - trying to decide on light types and noticed that not many fittings can go over the bath area (no shower) and I have the following question. IF using Low Voltage e.g. 12 or 24v DC with the transformer(s) located outside the actual bathroom is...

Hi Everyone. I have found Bio Fuel suitable for boilers online but not in my area. Has anyone else used Bio Fuel in Oil Boilers (to good or bad effect) ?? Thanks.

Well, I have finally had enough. Company who use auto attendant why not just record the truth on that stupid electronic time wasting piece of junk i.e. “Your call is sooooo important we have actually purchased this box of tricks/door stop to ensure that we waste your time (that is not...

Hi All, Where can I purchase a water key to operate stop cocks in inspection chambers - thanks. Duncan.

Looking at the auto box sinking kits in the factors - anyone use these for single/doubles, any good? Also seen a chisel attachment for cutting wire chases - again any comments on these before I rush out and buy them? Thanks.

Hi All, Just about to move into a property that has a kinda fire/stove in the living room - I think it does hot water/rads as well as heat the living room. 2 Questions really, 1. Does the hot water cylinder need to stay right behind this unit (it is at the moment) or could the water be...

In a property with an old ELCB - can I simply remove the inbound and outbound earth wires from the unit (its not metal) and just use it as a isolator switch for the time being (feeding a new CU with 100ma RCD and 30ma RCD units. ) Yes, I will tell the local council etc - I think they need 48...

Is skimming over dry lining a DIY job or pro?? I went to a self build show ages ago and remember seeing a product that claimed not to need skimming - does anyone know about this at all? Thanks in advance.

Question - with an earth rod install why can the supply board not simply provide the earth from the neutral like they do on modern installs? Thanks.

I have the old insulation comprising of lots of tiny balls of something, not sure what? about 2" deep! I need to rewire and also want to floor the loft, I am presuming that the following plan is about what anyone else would do:- 1. Remove cacky old rubbish (Suitable air filters worn etc!)...

Hi, About to move into a house with an earth rod as the only earth point (and that looks bad!) Planning to replace it with a few earth rods with proper protective covers and at least 10mm cables back to the consumer unit, units itself seems to be non-RCD with wire fuses so I plan to...

Hi All, Just about to move into a new house with Oil heating, never has this before in my life - is it economical/environmentally sensible?? The boiler is prob 18 months old and is mounted externally, the oil tank and pipes look brand new as well so I guess 18 months max again! Internal...

Hi everyone, about to move into a house where all of the outside walls have cork tiles on them - never seen this and want to remove them will a wall paper stripper do the job? Or really would I be better off dry lining the entire wall (need to rewire and replumb so I guess all that making...