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Anybody think it could be connected with the solar storm we've been having??? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17295337

Mmmmmmmmm..... Just unwired the cooker, turned on the mains to see if there was a mains fault, and then wired up the cooker again. The noise has gone and the RCD isn't tripping. Touch wood. A bad connection?

Hi Tonight the RCD tripped after my daughter opened and then closed the fridge. I thought the fridge was at fault, but after some investigating I'm pretty sure it's the cooker (gas top, electric oven) causing the problem. If I isolate the cooker, the RCD doesn't trip. The moment I turn it on...

Thanks for the response noseall. Do you think 12mm wbp ply would be strong enough to walk on etc without flexing too much (it's a 15 cm span)? I hadn't thought of the condensation issues with steel. The steel is going to be screeded and have vinly flooring laid on top. If I do go for the...

Hi there I'm preparing our concrete kitchen floor before getting vinyl fitted. The builders decided to run our services across the floor by cutting a channel in the concrete floor. This has left me with a 15 cm gap that I need to bridge with something solid (there are copper pipes etc...

I've been getting quotes for having some vinyl floor fitted. We have and old, bumpy floor that needs a damp proof screed. Most firms have said they will use a damp proof screed and then apply a normal screed on top. I've just had a quote from a fitter who says he uses an all-in-one screed...

Think I've found the problem - fingers crossed. The feed point from the bottom of the drum to the pressure chamber was clogged to high heaven with 10 years of machine detergent gunk. As a result, no water was getting from the drum to the pressure chamber, so the pressure switch never...

I've measured the resistance of the heater - 26 ohms. Is this OK? After doing this test, the machine seemed OK, but is now playing up even more. The drum gets really full of water during the wash cycles (ie nearly to the top of the door) and I'm still getting the wash cycle stopping mid-wash...

Thanks for the response Rocks1 It also does this on the rinse only cycle - ie drains before allowing in water, but just keeps on draining! Does this help you narrow down the diagnosis? I have a meter, could you point me in the direction of where I need to test?

Hi there My trusty (until now) Bosch WFG 2220 has developed the following fault: 1. At the start of the cycle, the machine takes on water as normal and starts to wash. 2. At the first drain, the pump starts and I can hear that all the water has drained away (the pump gives that empty...

Thanks Click Sure - cheaper than a Chocbox too!

Hi I'm about to fit some under cupboard lights in my kitchen (new extension). The electrician left tails (if that's the right term) for me to connect the lights to. I've bought the lights - slimline fluorescent tubes. I now need to connect the tail to the lead that plugs into the light...

Thanks for the response Micilin. I measured the drift using a spirit level - I don't have anything longer that is definitely straight. Is it worth me buying a darby or similar to make a better overall assessment of the situation (Scewfix do a 1.8 m for £19)? I'm keen to check the...

Hi there I've had an extension built recently and had the walls float and set. Looking at the walls closely today (soon to fit a kitchen), I've found they aren't particularly straight. For example, from the surface of the work top the wall 'falls away' vertically - about 1 cm over a...

Hi I want to remove a granite fire place (mantle and surround). I'd presumed that the surround was screwed into the wall, but a quick run around with a pipe detector has found nothing. Are granite surrounds fitted in a different way? If it is, any tips on removing it (it's needs to be...

Thanks for the responses - I will try the primer. The floor is built to current building regs, so about 100mm thick. I guess that means a 6 month wait, which is a shame.

Mmmmmmm...I thought as much. :cry:

We've just had an extension built and need to wait for the concrete floor to dry out (probably going to use wood). We need to use the space ASAP as we've been cramped up for 6 months! Is there anything I can apply to the concrete to seal it (to stop the dust) but that will also let it breath...

For the figures I've quoted, the spec sheet for the boilers say - "triangle" T (which I assumes means change in temp) = 35 K rise. The flow rate at the factory set temperature rise ("traingle" T = 42 K) for the lower power boiler drops down to 10.6 L per minute. I guess this is the realistic...

Hi I'm just deciding between two combi biolers and wanted some advice on HW flow. The lower power one can do 12.7 l/min and the higher power one can do 15.2 l/min. I appreciate they can only acheive these rates if I've got enough mains flow (so I'll measure that tonight). On the basis...