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Quick question on the above, due to my ignorance on the matter. Michelin tyre inflator, powered by in-car 12V supply. Power requirement stated in instructions: 7.5A/96 V under normal usage. Works fine, no problems. I'd like to get an adapter for it, the type that plugs into the mains...

Probaby a daft question but is there an easy (and safe!) way to identify whether a pipe carries water or gas? Want to tee from a 15mm water pipe in the cellar to supply ice making machine (mains pressure). Can see 22mm gas pipe and 10mm central heating pipes (old house!) down there. Have...

Hi, all. Not sure if this is a plumbing issue, exactly - but hoping someone can help. Have got average pressure to the outside tap but nowhere enough to power a decent sprinkler. I figured - simplistically - that I would just fit a (pressure) pump to boost the pressure/flow. I...

Hi, all. Have got average pressure to the outside tap but nowhere enough to power a decent sprinkler. I figured - simplistically - that I would just fit a (pressure) pump to boost the pressure/flow. I now realise that it isn't quite as simple as that, what with water bye-laws, break...

Does anyone know if the main 100A switch on an SB6000 can be replaced with an equivalent RCD/RCCB (or whatever the correct terminology is)? I am advised that we need to add an 'RCD' following the building of an extension. Is it as simple as that or is a new consumer unit required? Thanks...

Can someone help with a part name, please? It's a part onto which the DHW microswitch fits over the diverter pin (right term?). When there's demand for hot water, the pin pushes into the switch, which in turn fires up the boiler. The housing around this pin has snapped off and is in my...

The hot water neon remains on after demand for hot water has ceased. There are no dripping taps or anything that could be calling for the hot water supply. When it stays on, it obviously prevents the central heating from functioning, even though the boiler is not actually fired up when the...

Having bought the perfect shelves, we just have to fit them now. Ideally, I'd like to get them onto the wall without any bracket showing, as they'll be at eye level and any fixing supporting the shelf will be seen. I wondered if there was a way to use dowels by, say, drilling holes into...

Hello, everyone. We are in the throws of buying a new house and are interested in knowing how to determine whether it needs a full rewire. What are the signs to look for (good and bad), please? The house was built in the '50s. This is not a job we're looking to do ourselves, by the way...