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Hi Yesterday I noticed that my front and back LED flood lights were not working properly. They both have the panel LED lit, but nothing bright or how they should be. Very dull and on constantly. All other lights on the 5 Amp circuit are working fine. Any ideas?

Hi I am planning to build a pent roof shed attached to the side of the house. I have been given some timber for the job from my father in law. A piece of treated wood which is 47mm x 150mm by 4.8 metre is the one I have planning to attached to the side of the house wall, to which the roof...

Hi I am planning to build a pent roof shed attached to the side of the house. I have been given some timber for the job from my father in law. A piece of treated wood which is 47mm x 150mm by 4.8 metre is the one I have planning to attached to the side of the house wall, to which the roof...

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Hi Just purchased and fitted a replacement for a kitchen ceiling light from Homebase (Clandon White Sphere) https://www.homebase.co.uk/clandon-sphere-flushlight-white_p292127 It states a max. 28W B22 or LED 10 W bulb. It is connect directly to the house (lighting circuit) No Ceiling Rose...

Hi I have a GARDTEC 360 / 580 control panel and I need to replace one of the PIR units. The PIR unit that I need to replace is a Gardscan M series, not sure if it is an M or MX. My questions 1. Can I connect any PIR to the system? 2. Does anyone know what the modern version/replacement...

Hi Over the last couple of days I have noticed that the Hot Tap on the basin in the downstairs loo has become increasing hard to open. The amount of turns seems to be decreasing - cannot seem to open the tap on full, worried just incase I break the tap. The flow is just about ok...

Hi I was wondering if it is okay to add a separate 2.5mm cable to the MCB, on the fuse that carries the "upstairs sockets - this carries the ring for upstairs sockets" and take the single 2.5mm direct to a FCU (13amp) to power a two twin sockets that would have a load less than 13amps...

Hi I have noticed that the radiator in one of the bedrooms is always hot / on even when the thermostat on the radiator is set to 0. There seems to be no adjustment on this radiator at all. Now, I cannot remember if I am correct here, but I believe that it did change temperature when I...

Hi I have a hinge on my uPVC double glazed window that needs replacing as there is a bit too much play that stops the window from closing. Have to give the window a tap to push the inner part of the hinge into place for the window to close. I have been looking on the internet tonight for a...

I am going to fit the above to the inside of my garage near the door as it fits into the space perfectly and take energy saving bulbs. My question is based on the instructions, I was going to connect it to the current MCB that supplies 3 outside lights as the is plenty of capacity (amp)...

Hi I am creating a small store room within my garage using plaster board that I intend to dryline to create the wall and partial division within the garage. The gas pipe is already attached to the wall. My question Is it okay to cover the gas pipe with drying lining ? I was planning to...

Hi On the above washing machine after selecting the programme and pressing start, the machine starts for about 1 minute and then stops, with the lights flashing saying that the door is open. The machine has been running fine and the water supply is connected fine. I can drain the machine and...

Hi, I am looking at inserting a door into a wall from the inside of the house to access the garage that is part of the house. Could somebody advise me of the type of door I should use and if it has to be a fire door. And what if any building regulations I need to be aware of, before I...

Hi I have had two roofers in to look at solving the moisture within the loof space. We moved in about 2 years ago and have about 8 months on the NHBC. The second roofer has said that it would a good idea to get a building control inspector in to look at the loft space and the lack on...

Hi, I am about to get some roofers to quote to fit Roof Tile Vent to add ventilation and hopefully remove the condensation that is within the loft. I am also going to add some air brinks at the lower level of the roof - I will do this over summer. Just need to know what I should ensure is...

Hi In our previous house we had a valve similar to this that if it was closed allowed the radaitor to be really hot. Also when the valve was open the radiators would only been warm to mild hot. In our new house I am wondering if the valve within the square that is feed off pipe A is the...

Hi Currently I have 3 Black wires within a T Block 2 Red wires feed into L1 1 Red wire into the Com 1 Earth wired to metal box in recess. No wire in L2 (due to the 2 way switch being used as one way) -------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Draft question, I have a twin socket next to where I want to place a childrens bed, to stop them messing about with the socket I was planning to put a blanking plate in place of the socket with the wires connected to a terminal block to continue the ring main. The socket is fitted within...

Hi, Not long bought a Bosch Dishwasher and a few days after using it at the begining of every program the "Check Water" light keeps coming on. The manual is not fantastic and there is not mention of what to do when this light comes on. I have noticed that if I move or slighly tilt the...