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Is it possible to name the make of a kitchen tap shown in the attached image? I need to replace the spout o rings which appear to be 2cm outside diameter but the make of tap would help with confirming o ring size. Thanks

Hello. Is there any sort of standard coding for ceramic cartridges? I have the measurements for a 20-spine, 3/4 cartridge but there appear to be various choices with slightly different sizes. I do not know the name of the mixer taps the cartridge belongs to. I have attached an image of the...

Could someone advise if the ceramic cartridge in the image of a tap attached just pulls out of the housing, or is the housing removed in some way? Both appear to be immovable at the moment. Thanks.

Hello. Attached are images of a clothes dryer that is meant to lock under its own weight using the slot mechanism shown in the images. A family member leant on the dryer heavily and it collapsed. On inspection, nothing appeared to be broken or bent but although the mauve plastic levers engage in...

Attached is an image of a kitchen tap which drips water every few seconds. Could someone advise me where the washer is on this kind of tap? Thanks.

I have attached images of an example of a section of 'Z' strip I am going to use connecting wooden flooring and carpet, the carpet is on a concrete floor. Is there a particularly good adhesive I could use on the concrete to fix the strip? Thanks.

I was wondering if anyone had experienced a problem with the self-cleaning operation of a Russell Hobbs iron. When pressing the self-cleaning button, the full tank of water in the iron is meant to leave the iron through holes in the iron plate, along with steam. Very little water is leaving my...

Hello. I've attached an image of an existing isolation valve setup to a cistern. I want to cut off the valve and replace it with a flexible pipe/valve but I've noticed that the copper pipe is slightly deformed and I'm concerned that a new flexible pipe might not sit properly on its olive. Is it...

I've attached an image of a shower control valve. How easy is it, please, to replace the control with a lever type and therefore easier use? Thanks.

Hello. I am replacing an integrated Fridge/Freezer. The cabinet width is the correct standard width to accommodate a new unit but I am concerned that the new FF, which is approximately 5mm larger in width than the current FF, will foul the hinges connecting wooden doors to the FF cabinet (see...

I have attached an image of external pipework at the front of my house. I noticed a couple of days ago that water was dripping from one of the pipes whilst the boiler was heating hot water. Should I be concerned? Thanks.

I have a Worcester Bosch 24Kw gas boiler. The knob/dial indicating boiler temperature max/min just has a black line on it, not figures in degrees C. There is an optimum temp recommended for efficient boiler output so just a line is of little use. Is there a way around this issue, other than...

I have attached a photo of a cistern coupling washer which I'm replacing with a new one shown in position 60mm I/D. Will the new washer work? It is supposed to, but there is an obvious difference in the O/D size. I positioned the cistern on the new plate and rubber washer but the cistern sits...

Whilst sourcing a toilet cistern syphon I've noticed that every outflow pipe dia is 38mm whilst the hole on my cistern to take a new syphon is 50mm dia. There cold be a problem when tightening up the nut onto the rubber washer ie not enough material to tighten up onto. Have I got an unusual...

Does anybody know where I can purchase a DC 9V-12V radio plug similar to the attached but not a sealed unit? The plug is 5.5mm outside dia and appears to be 2.0mm inside dia. The plug is positive centered. The amount of similar plugs available is rather like a minefield! Thanks.

I have attached an image of part of a small double radiator. Are thermostats provided for these radiators ot are they basically an on/off operation? Thanks.

I have attached images of two boiler dial settings I use on my 3 year old Worcester Bosch boiler. The setting showing a vertical line is what I am using at the moment. The dial set at 45 degrees has not been used for some time. The radiators feel quite hot but the house- a 4 bed semi detached-...

Attached are images of an old mirror, possibly Victorian/Edwardian. The outer border of the mirror is covered in a black finish but there are areas of the finish that need retouching. I'm unsure what paint etc would match the old application. Any ideas? Thanks.

I am having a smart thermostat fitted to replace a wired thermostat and the set up requires a boiler adapter to be connected to the boiler so the CH only can be utilised remotely. Would it be possible to connect the boiler adapter to the 'wiring centre' in the airing cupboard so that the boiler...

Is it possible to keep a Honeywell valve in the manual position to provide central heating? My Bosch boiler isn't firing for CH but does for HW and I suspect the valve, although it's only three months old! I am hoping to get an engineer out after the bank holiday but I still need heating. Thanks.