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I've a set of 12VDC LED lights which are powered by the plug in PS on the left. I don't want a plug in, i want a permanent PS so i got the PS in the box on the right. The lights won't work with the new PS. Nothing. No lights, flicker, etc. I tested the output of the new PS and its 12VDC. Is...

Do you have a Will and arrangements (£) for your funeral? I'm going through this for a relative who left nothing, no wishes, no money, no policy, etc. Massive PITA and isn't a great way of leaving us all with a good impression! Don't leave it to others to clean up your ****. Die properly.

Having been in the house 20 years and spending most of that time unfukcing the builders electrical work, as well as adding my own adjustments.... I was in B&Q and saw a plug tester. Correct polarity, earth check, etc and it got me thinking that for 10£, perhaps i should get one. But then i...

Hello all. I've a 8 piece set of LED puck lights to wire up under the kitchen cupboards. 12v, 2A DC. I've previously used speaker wire to do jobs like this but i couldn't find anything like it locally anymore. (Amazon effect huh...) I've picked up a reel of 24v 2A bell wire. I've twisted/Zip...

https://news.sky.com/story/hugh-grant-and-wife-thanked-for-20-000-donation-to-britains-kindest-plumber-13025394 Well done James (y)

Puck lights for under the wall cupboards in the kitchen to shine down on the worktops because she who must be obeyed likes crappy downlighters in the ceiling.... I had some a few years back from B&Q. Hallogen, but worked ok until the transformers failed. I'm looking to replace them. I would...

I was looking for some spares for my Potterton Suprima (Std, not HE) boiler and noticed that the usual merchants are now listing common service parts such as gaskets and seals as "obsolete " This boiler was fitted in 2003, so has been working away for the last 20 years although it's a...

I thought i'd start a general discussion with regards to the subject of "Balancing" in a central heating system. I'm hoping this can be a open and frnak exploration of what was, what is and what should be the understanding of "balancing" So, to start, lets define "Balancing". To quote the...

Hello. I have constant air in my CH system. System: Open vented fully pumped system with combined F-E as per boiler IOM. Boiler is a non condensing Suprima 50. I've tried everything i know or read about and have been chasing the work of the ******s who originally put in the system for the...

Have they completely gone to ****? Every joint I'm making with compression fittings deems to weep. Never had an issue over the years before tbh. I've tried different pipe but no better. Garbage.

Sorry for the repeat threat but hey ho. Gardens are 100m2 and 75m2. Not show lawns by any means and i am not the most regular mower. I like to keep the grass a little longer, usually using mid settings on the height. My old 18", 140cc petrol mower has died. Time for a new one. I'm looking at...

My Neff dishwasher has stopped heating water. Relay is ok, no dry joints so the heat pump seems to be the suspect. The unit is 11 years old. I've given it CPR on a number of occasions (not the most reliable unit I've ever had tbh) and i feel this is the final nail in its coffin. A new pump is...

Hello. I want to move my 240v outdoor light. And the cable needs to be extended externally. What is the current best practice for this? A) Use UV resistant cable clipped direct to the wall. B) Place cable in trunking. C) Other? Cable will be 3m above ground. Light will be std 50w LED flood...

The missus who has no interest or exposure to current financial trends noted to me that she is noticing a big increase in prices when she is shopping. My last pay review was with the understanding that the CPI was approaching 6% annual. (Ireland). This is going to be hot news for the next few...

.....and how do i revive it? Hello. My dining room table is needing some tlc. The finish has worn away in large parts and i want to refurbish it. I don't think it is varnish tbh. It seems like a wax finish as it's semi hard. Any ideas how this was finished when 1st made and can i revive it?

Admission: I am somewhat dyslexic. Reading some of the posts on the forum, one has to wonder what the standard of literacy and education is in the UK these days, I'm not talking about being grammar perfect, we all make spelling mistakes, punctuation errors etc., but some posts and threads...

Hello all. I have a Semi-D but the entry at the side of the house has never had any external lighting. I want to add some. The entry is about 7m long by 2m wide. So, some options: * Single or multiple lights? * Switched or movement activated? * LED or halogen? * Timed or static? * Lumens...

Hello all, Happy new year etc. I have an ensuite which has issues with its drains and i should really fix it properly. It has a toilet with a 4" drain going straight from the toilet outlet to the sewers on the ground floor. This has no vents or stack. It is a straight run down. Very close to...