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Hi, I need a replacement solid hotplate element. My question is, Are all the elements from all cooker manufacturers roughly the same? ie can I just pick any 180mm element and it will fit? I imagine it would be a standard part, its only got to fit into a hole in the hob. But I don't want to...

Hello, I've got a Hotpoint DF41W dishwasher. On first switch on the LCD displays "No Heat" with an alarm bell symbol, on all programs. On run it goes through a program and stops part way through with an alarm beep and the water is cold. I have checked the Heating element and all the Stats...

Hi Chaps, I'm thinking about fitting under cabinet lights in the kitchen. They'll be LED, fed via a transformer. I'm a bit concerned on the legal side of things, as its wiring in a kitchen. The kit comes with a transformer that plugs into a mains socket, would fitting this still need checking by...

Hi Chaps, I'm fitting a Combi boiler, well the wall jig and going to run all the pipework to and from it. My question is, the boiler is supplied with 90 degree pipe connector bends. This means the pipes can only run up or down the wall in one direction. What can I do if I say want the hot...

Hi Chaps, I'm going to replace an old bathroom suite, it only has an earth cable connected to the bath. Can I just replace the Suite and connect the old earth cable to the bath, or do I have to upgrade the earth bonding? Thanks, Dave

Hi, I'm in the process of fitting a new UPVC window, I have it wedged in position and is absolutely spot on, but when I try drilling the frame it is moving slightly out of true. And on one side the drill was just touching the edge of the brickwork so slipped off into the cavety part moving the...

Hi, I'm missing a couple of Hip roof tiles and in the process of trying to find replacements, but there are so many types out there. The house was built in the early 1950's, could anyone point me in the right direction what sort of tile I'm looking for? Also do tiles come in metric and Imperial...

Hi All, I'm in the process of buying a house, its quite old (1946-1950's) the wiring is also old. My question is, I've completed and passed the 17th edition wiring regs, but not part P. How much of the work can I do mysellf ? Thanks, Dave

Hi, Its a standard Glow worm boiler (fully pumped open vented system) all runs ok, but when the roomstat is turned down, the boiler is still turning on and off all the time. Does anyone have any ideas/pointers of where to start looking? Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks, Dave

Hi, I have a new style MK fused switch which is connected to a standard gas boiler. I'm trying to sort out the electrical connections to it and the boiler in readyness for a new boiler. The problem I have is there are 5 connections on the back of the switch, plus the earth connection. I...

Hello, Basically I'm trying to get hold of my Chassis number and as its an early Triumph it was never stamped into the bodyshell. I've been through British Motor Heritage but they couldn't trace it through the engine number. They advised me to go to a friendly car dealership and see if...

Hi, I have a standard boiler set up, ie wall mounted boiler with 3 position valve, pump and controller in the Airing cupboard. The system doesn't have a room stat, only TRVs on the radiators. I'm not happy with this, so I'm planning to fit a room thermostst, my question is how do I wire...

Hi Guys, Its a basic problem really, but I'm really stuck! I have a soil stack running through the corner of a room (ceiling to floor) and want to connect a toilet into it. The stack can't be pushed up or pushed down, its fixed, so if I cut a section out, how do I connect a toilet...

Hello, I'm looking for a bit of help on the following problem... The CH works 100% The DHW works OK for about 30 seconds, then the flame goes out, then after another 30 secs it cuts back in. The cycle repeats. Its a Halstead Finest Gold. I've been searching through the previous...

Hi I'm looking at getting a Sony LCD TV and I need to know what the different model numbers mean, ie 40 S 2500, 40 V 2500, 40 W 2500. What is the difference between the S, the V, and the W ? Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Dave

Hi All Does a letter from a Solicitor have any clout ? Basically, I pay my EX. Child maintenance. After 7 years of paying, She goes to the CSA, I now have to pay a higher amount, but because I'm new to the CSA they are putting me on an increasing payment scale, to phase in the new...

Hi, Advice needed please, Basically I'm building a wooden shed/garage in my back garden, I don't need planning permission as it meets all the criteria. It's 9 feet high to the peek of the apex, so sticks up 3 feet above the neighbours fence ( they back on to me ) I saw her watching from...

Hi Can anyone help on this problem ? On CH or DHW demand, the Fan starts, Pump starts, Gas valve opens (orange light on) but no sparking (or sound of it) Tries 3 times then red lockout light flashes. Does light sometimes, but most of the time doesn't. Thanks, Dave