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thanks for that. the type I'm referring to can be seen in this ebay link. They look as if they'd fit OK, -what would happen if I installed one in an 'ordinary' tap...

Apologies if this is a dumb question but I am replacing a few standard valves on my taps which have either seized up or dripping. I usually replace the entire valve rather than just washer as the old are usually limescaled or corroded, and the valves are not expensive, circa £3 at B&Q where I...

Thanks both. TicklyT, the three wires are sleeved, for L N & E. This is a newish property so wiring is likely to be untouched from original. viewer, yes thats what I thought. Currently E is wired into the switch socket but I will move to the terminal on the box. I think I'm correct in...

I purchased a surface mounted timer for my immersion heater which will fit a standard 32mm deep socket box, so it seemed a very easy task to replace the standard on/off switch with it. In theory it is a simple job but I only have L,N & E going into existing switch whereas the instructions for...

many thanks to you both for your feedback. I can now confidently proceed with my installation. I don't mess about with stuff unless I feel sure that its ok to do so!! Thanks again, Lyn :D

I have purchased a replacement 6' fluorescent light fitting which is identical to the original, despite that being 15 yrs old (I imagine these don't change much!) . As I am replacing like for like it seems a very simple job, as all the wiring is in place. However I am slightly baffled by the...

I understand your reservations, which up till now I have shared. However, it appears to me (following a visit to Currys & B&Q)that the majority of hoods are now double insulated, and carry the instruction "this appliance MUST NOT be earthed". This includes top brand names such as Miele etc...

so how does a double pole switch differ from an omnipolar switch, which is what is recommended for my new cooker hood?

I have purchased a new stainless steel cooker hood. Unlike my existing canopy type which plugs into normal 13 amp outlet (within the cooker socket), this hood has only a two core cable and bears the double insulated sign.The manual says to "connect the cord to a socket or ominpolar switch which...

I have purchased a new stainless steel cooker hood. Unlike my existing canopy type which plugs into normal 13 amp outlet (within the cooker socket), this hood has only a two core cable and bears the double insulated sign.The manual says to "connect the cord to a socket or ominpolar switch which...