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Can any UK electricity boffin enlighten me as to why the orientation of the power cable from a UK plug or adapter is not consistent? Trying to mount an extension lead in a tight spot to accommodate leads from a printer and a battery charger and am stuck between a rock and a hard place: mounting...

Sorry, but I haven't been able to find a post that answers any of these questions. My flat is 9 years old, on 4th floor. When built, unexpectedly the mains pressure was deemed insufficient for the needs of the C/H system. Booster pumps were hastily installed at the last minute for all flats...

My flat is too high (4 floors) for Thames Water mains pressure. The builder fitted the above pump about 8 years ago. It now periodically 'dries up' and then eventually recovers, but for 10 or 15 minutes (usually mid-shower) no water is available. Arrow Valves tells me the solenoid valve needs...

Hello, forum. I see this type of unit has been discussed on the forum before, but not for a long time, and not this particular issue. The unit in question was fitted in flats that were new in 2004. I think this was at the end of Harton's production of this range. Me and my neighbours have...

When new (2004) my flat was fitted with a Vent Axia fan over the hob. The fan sounds like a jet engine about to take off and it comes on whenever steam is detected. It seems if anything to be getting more sensitive. The fan has a wall switch, but it comes on whether the wall switch is off or on...

My boiler is intermittently locking out. When I press the restart button it lights and carries on for a while, but it needs resetting periodically. Yesterday I had PlumbForceDirect in to diagnose the problem, but they couldn't find anything wrong and told me essentially I have to wait for the...

On the advice of Matty, A new topic is started. Newbuild flat (John Laing Partnership for Bethnal Green Victoria Park Housing Association), particle board substrate and loads of creaking. Have tried to find a way to lift particle board to investigate creaks, with no success so far. The...

Hello all, I am wondering the same thing: thinking of installing electric underfloor heating and want to calculate what the cost of running it might be. Can anyone advise on how the calculations would be done? Very grateful for any pointing in the right direction. elemoine...