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Hi, hope someone can help. I have a old Potterton Puma 80. Hot water was a problem when we moved in. Hot for about 30 seconds then cold again then hot and so on. The Gas valave was replaced a couple of weeks ago and that solved the problem constant hot water. The problem has started...

My house was built 1970's and I think the wiring is outdated. My consumer unit only has 4 fuses. Lights, sockets, cooker and immersion. It is a plug in fuse type, which has been replaced with retro-fit MCB's. My question is what would be the benefits of a modern consumer unit compared to...

My shed has power running to it using normal cable in plastic conduit underground. I know this is not a good idea. I want to replace the cable with SWA, is it a good idea to pull the SWA through the existing conduit using the old cable, to avoid re-digging the garden up ? ( A bit lazy you...

Hi Really boring question but, I have found that generally the more you pay for paint rollers, the better job they do. Only one problem I have real trouble cleaning them well enough that they can be used again. I always leave some paint on them and then they go hard. Any tips ? Cheers...

Hi In one of my bedrooms, someone has built a fitted wardrobe. Inside there is a double socket which I want to move so it is outside the wardrobe. trouble is the room has a laminate floor, and I don't really want to rip it up to move the cable futher along. Can anyone think of a way around...

Hi I want to add a light to my loft. I thought a strip light with a pull cord switch would be best. I would be very grateful if someone could post a wiring diagram. Thanks, Dom.

I am going to install a light in my loft. I will take a feed from a bedroom light, should I run it through a FCU first ?

Hi I have just moved into a house and want to ask if the current set up for my shed power is safe. Currently a spur from the socket behind the dishwasher and washing washine runs outside with normal 3 core grey cable. This is fixed to brick work, it then runs in plastic conduit about 15...

Hi I have a cupboard that used to have an imersion heater in it. The is still a FCU with a live supply. My question is, is there a way of safely connecting a light to the supply. Can I change the fuse from 20A to 5A on the consumer unit ? Would this work and be safe ? Thanks, Dom.