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I have included pictures, the boiler tank is leaking from where the immersion heater is connected and so the boiler (Vailant ecomax ???) has shut off. How would I/someone fix this, and is this DIYable? It is leaking from underneath - and appears to be coming from the join with the nut to the...

I fitted the B10, the B16 and the B32. Does it look acceptable to you? Don't mention part P thanks :wink:

So I have a 32A ring final wired in 2.5mm T+E, could somebody point me in the right direction as to how to calculate if it could take 3 or 5kW(as an extension of the ring)? I've found this: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technical/Charts/VoltageDrop.html ,but this seems to be for radials...

ok, I don't really know/understand plumbing, so here's a question: When the tap in the garage is on for a while. there's a sort of thudding noise coming from the boiler cupboard in the house. I think it's because there is a pressure limiter in there, and the tap is connected before it. Does...

Hi, I am going to get marble tiles in my hallway, but was wondering about the grouting. The tiles are sort of yellowy (don't even know the name of them, new wickes stock) Would it be necessary to grout between the tiles or leave a grouting space or should I ask for them to be butted up...

^^ WASHUD I DOO? (say that out loud)

for patching emulsion where the roller doesn't reach, what sort of brush would you reccomend? I am trying to get my corridor painted ASAP, I was hoping to get it done over the next three to four days, but nobody seems to be available, I've set out about £120 to pay a painter, because I really...

Hi , my new jacuzzi has been connected to the box that the old jacuzzi was connected to and was working, but now later on has stopped working. This box is a weatherproof box that appears to be for connectiong motors and has a button and something else aswell as the cables going in and out. Any...

Hi, I am looking to have an electric shower installed in a current bathroom. As far as I know the cable already there is 6.0mm, but I am not toally sure. Today, I will be trying to find out the length of this cable and the route it takes. I also will try and see if it has been terminated in the...

Hi, for a certain application, I will have a variable resistor between some headphones and a normal headphone output. My question is what resistance range should it be for a good volume control that starts at zero...

Using a piece of connector strip inside a jb to add another terminal? Thanks

//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=70302&start=15 //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=79775&highlight= I have fianlly made, my audio sockets and have mounted, connected and tested successfully 3 of the 5. Four of them have 2 sockets, and the other one has...

OK, I FINALLY got the bits and bobs to make my crimp joint, but have never crimped before. I have done a practice using two bit of T&E and want to know what you think. I did not use sleeving on the earth, because it was only a practice, but will do on the real thing. I can see I haven't pushed...

found this on the net:

If I use a regular crimp, heatshrink and then self amalgamating tape for a crimp joint. Can it be plastered over or should i enclose it in a jb or similar. Searching has confused me more than answering my question so can you just confirm for me. Does self amalgamating tape count?

At the moment in my house, all the skirting boards are painted in Dulux white gloss paint, with and undercoat. They seem to go yellow very fast. Is there any paint combination that looks as good, but doesn't yellow so fast.

Hi, a while ago i bought some ready mixed plaster from B&Q to use instead of filler. Recently, it ran out, so i bought some thistle one coat plaster from B&Q. I cleaned the bucket that the old plaster was in and mixed the new one. I applied my first layer and put the lid back on the bucket for...

I have quite a few blank plates to drill and am printing templates from Microsoft Word and taping them on. I then mark the holes with a hammer and nail and then drill, this isn't totally accurate, so any tips on how to improve it would be appreciated

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=42718&doy=8m2#overview just wanted to check that these are suitable for crimping twin and earth using, this? http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=4231&doy=8m2#overview

Where can I find one of those ^^. Or is it possible to strap three single ones together?