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A friend is a qualified electrician and has the 2391 Competence/Testing qualification, but is not registered with ELECSA or similar. This is because he doesn't do private work, so it's not worth the cost of joining. My question is, if he does some electrical for me, would he be able to issue a...

A friend is a qualified electrician and has the 2391 Competence/Testing qualification, but is not registered with ELECSA or similar. This is because he doesn't do private work, so it's not worth the cost of joining. My question is, if he does some electrical for me, would he be able to issue a...

Hi, I have recently had a new composite front door fitted and now wish to refit the alarm sensors to the inside of the door. There is one main sensor that fits to the frame and a small magnet that fits to the door. My question is, are there any special considerations when drilling into...

I need to replace my front door Yale lock, fitted when the house was new. Unfortunately the builders put the barrel hole 50mm (from centre of hole) from the edge of the door and fitted a 40mm lock. The latch just catches the strike plate which was okay, but now it's worn it sometimes slips...

Hi, Does anyone know if you have to use Trevi boost shower head and hose or can it be replaced with a reasonable quality alternative? The official head is £36 and the hose £26. Surely all the clever stuff is in the valve unit and the shower head is just a shower head? Many Thanks Martin

Hi, I installed a Trevi Boost about 4 years ago and it's ben fine, but recently it's been running cold, even with the temp. on max. I'll admit that it was never steaming hot, but it did the job, but now it's just tepid. Any ideas?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone out there has the restore disks (or can create them) for A sony Vaio VGN-BX294VP. I had a problem where XP wouldn't start and I ended up having to restore XP from a standard disk. However, now I can get back in the system, I would like to try and restore the...

Hi, My Zanussi dishwasher is not heating the water or drying, otherwise it seems to go through the cycle as normal. I have found some hits referring to the PCB, (not on this site), but wondered if anyone had anymore information, or has had the same problem. Regards Martin

Hi, Does any one know if a redundant sky ariel can be used as a digital arial for LCD TV with freeview built in. Wolfboy

Hi, My son is going caving with the Scouts and requires a boiler suit. Any ideas where i can get one about 36inch chest? Second hand or new. Regards Wolfboy

Hi, I have a fairly modern flush unit, the type that is connected by a cable to a flush button on the top of the cistern lid, and the overflow goes into the bowl. Every now and again the flush doesn't stop. I have noticed that when this happens the central column in the flush unit doesn't go...

I recently downloaded all the lotto history results and put them in a spreadsheet. (as you do). I thought I would have a play with the figures and started by averaging all the results by column. The results were in the order they were drawn, so basically I added up all the first drawn balls and...

Hi, I have a 3 year old SMEG cooker, (forgot to check model no. this morning Doh!). It's free standing Gas hob, main oven, top oven with grill. Anyway, main oven is not heating up, but fan is spinning. Also thermostat light comes on, but does not go off as not reaching temp. I am...

I have just fitted a new toilet an all went well, but the cistern won't fill up. The inlet valve is called an 'Arcadia'. Please see link for picture. :( I set the height setting and float height as instructions, and there really isn't anything else to do. I had to saw a few mm of the...

Hi, I have been told that you can use plumbers mate when fitting the waste connection into a bath, is this right or is it better to use silicon sealant? Regards Wolfboy

On my first visit to the local Trade Depot, I pick up some JS Speedfit pipe connections and inserts. On my second visit I realised there were two types of inserts, plain plastic ones with a lip and a small notch shape in the lip, and inserts with 'o' rings. The original ones seem to work &...

Anyone go the going rate for tiling pro tiler. I have been quoted £20 a metre, + materials. Does that sound about right? Wolfboy ______________________________ lynda, moderator please see forum rule 9

I have a hole in a partition wall, where I cut space for pipework leading to a shower. The hole is about 2" deep and about 6" by 3ft. It will be difficult to repair with plaster board as there dosn't seem to be anything to fix the plasterboard to! The wall is filled with a kind of cardboard...

:?: The instructions for the Boast, (I have ordered it now, no going back) state that mains pressure must be between 1 and 3 Bar. I had my pressure tested at the water meter and it's 8 Bar! I will have to fit a PRV, but knno nothing about them. Are they best fitted directly after Stop Cock...

What's the best way of getting up a section of tounge & groove chip board flooring. Is the only way to use a circular saw with a depth control on the blade. If so can you recommend a model that is reasonably priced but will do a good job. Wolfboy.