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Hi all, I'm competent with wiring but know nothing about transformers I have a micromark 7774 230V input / 12V AC output 65W max transformer that I need to replace with something similar - I have no idea what to buy. I have the usual sheds nearby. Screwfix, toolstation, wickes & B&Q...

Hi all, Does anyone have the above dryer manual please ? Going to see a friends one, it spins but does not heat up. Probably a stat but would like the book before I start fault finding Thanks John.

hi chaps, I'm thinking of installing a water softner due to hard water in my area and have kids that suffer from eczema (heard it helps but not yet convinced...) Stuck a new ultracom 24cxi on the wall last year so should also offer some protection to that too. Any recommendations as to...

afternoon all, we are having a downstairs chimney breast removed soon and i want to try to stop as much dust as possible from entering the kids rooms upstairs. I will keep their doors closed but is there anything i can put over the doors / door frames to really keep the dust out. many...

hi, a friend of mine has a indirect system. CH is fine but he has no water at all coming from any of his hot taps. I haven't seen his system as he only called me last night. I also do not know how long he has had this problem. I'm not sure what the problem is, possibly the float valve in the...

Hi, anyone know of a reliable boiler engineer in the NW9 (Kingsbury/Wembly area) I have a glow-worm compact 80E that won't kick in when CH or DHW is called for - Thanks, John.

Hi all, I have a Glow-worm Compact 80E that has started to make some strange noises. When you turn on the CH or DHW I hear a noise from inside the boiler that sounds like an hydraulic lift or maybe a electric drill or saw. Once the CH or DHW is turned off, the noise can still be heard for a...

hi folks, I'm searching on the internet for firms that stock iron railing to put around the new patio we are building at the moment. Any ideas where i can buy this from ? Thanks :?

hi, i admit to not knowing much about gardening so need some kind hearted sole to pass on some wisdom. I've removed woodchip from a section of garden that runs the length of my garden (30ft) along side of the fence. There were loads of weeds that i have now killed off. I've dug up the soil...

okay, I've fitted the Mira, opened service valves fully, expected a hot powerful shower. It started cold, warmed up to a fair temperature, then the flow decreased slowly and then shower shut off completely. My boiler is a Glow-worm Compact 80E (combi) I never fitted non return valves...

just fitted a Mira Excel in my bathroom. My boiler is a Glow-worm Compact 80E (combi) - should i leave the isolating valves opened fully on my hot and cold pipes and let the Mira reduce the flow to get hot water, or do they not work like that and i would have to restrict the flow at the...

right, i have no idea when it comes to PC's - my crappy laptop at home will not allow me to open pdf attachments. I've tried going onto the Adobe website for guidance but no joy. The machine is an old Toshiba satellite with windows 2000 (i think) anyone able to help me with the limited info i've...

hi, anyone know of a decent tiler in my area ? I have 18m squared of bathroom wall that i need tiled. Thanks

hi, i've made a mess of fitting the chrome bath waste. I put silicone sanitary sealant between the waste and the rim of the bath and then tightened the 'plastic' backnut. After filling the bath a little with the plug in, i have a leak. :cry: Can i remove the waste and clean off the silicone...

the missus wants a towel warmer in the new bathroom. Do i need to buy two wheelhead valves or should one be a blank - like a lockshield - for the return. Sorry about the thicko question. Thanks

i need to replace a section of old imperial 3/4inch central heating pipework because of a bathroom refit, the space i need to get into is extremely tight against a wall so i wanted to use a Hep2o 22mm pushfit straight connector. Hep have just told me that i can't use a standard 22mm straight...

Hi, I've just had my bathroom replastered, soon ready to tile most of the room. Should i 'seal' the walls first with a coat of watery paint (like i do when painting them) or should i just leave alone for the tiler to tile straight onto the new walls ? Thanks for any advice

i need to t off 22mm CH pipes (flow and return) to connect a rad but the only place that is accessable in on the 90degree bends. Is there a fitting available that would achieve this? I know cutting the pipe would be very awkward but i need to cut the pipe anyway because the current...

hi, i am in the middle of putting in my new bathroom and it looks like sanitation silicone is the favourite adhesive for most plumbers/engineers. i have some but are not sure just how much i need to use ? Also, should i use it to seal the bath and to attach the WC cistern to the wall ...

hi, i'm going out tomorrow to buy a thermostatic shower to replace my old mixer shower. I have an old Glow-worm 80e combi boiler. I know everyone has their own favourites but can anyone suggest a nice shower unit that won't cost me an arm and a leg. What would be the average price to pay for...