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https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rKlEtlF9HQQ/hqdefault.jpg In the photo link of a Ideal combi filling loop. I went to re-pressure my parents Ideal Combi 24+. It's only 5 months old. However, I accidently moved/shut off the black valve (instead of the blue valves). I get hot water but no CH. I can't...

Hi I know a long shot. Does anyone recognise what make of shower this is. I need a shower head & 1 controller arm. Thanks

My parents have an alpha 240P combi boiler. My dad says the system bar pressure was low last night and opened the loop to top the pressure up to the green zone on the gauge. He went to bed, this morning the needle gauge read zero though the rads were warm from when the must of come on...

I am looking for a replacement kitchen sink strainer. My last tennant taken it for some reason. A lot of the ones (Mcalpine and Frake) ones look different from my old one. My old one had a thread and nut at the end and the stem looked thinner. Are these type of strainer still made. I am...

Hi I have this syphon in my toilet it was fitted in 1999. Does anyone know if the above has a internal overflow? On the websites it says it has a internal overflow but these models have a blue top? Where is the internal overflow on the syphon?

Hi I have a 3 gang switch in centre of my lounge. This operates the rear lounge light (1 way), landing light 2 way & the front lounge light (2 way). However the other 2 switches on the unit do work fine. The right hand switch doesn’t operate the lounge light. It’s been like this for a...

I realise this might be difficult to answer, but any ideas. This probably was originally wired like this since installation years ago, but as I never use the outside light it hasn’t been discovered. In my lounge I have a 2 gang switch by my front door. On the switch the right hand switch...

I am on the search for a single electric oven. When my Kitchen fitted with appliances, the oven supplied ran off a 13amp plug. Hence in my kitchen I don't have a separate cooker circuit. A lot of the single ovens I like say they must be hardwired. Why are some single ovens on plugs and some...

Hi I have googled this but not having much luck. I have got to fit a front bath panel though the measurements are Height 430mm and length 1490mm I can’t seem to find a panel in dimension. I can find a few in the length but not the height it appears to be not very high. Does anyone...

Hi I installed a illuminated bathroom mirror today. I followed the instructions connected it all up, however the fluorescent lights don’t work. I’ve checked the feed and current appears to be getting through to the bottom of the light connections. However, it’s one of these infrared...

I’ve had a plumber fit in a new gas pipe into my house. The whole run from meter to kitchen in copper, as my prevouis pipe was illegal. The plumber said he had difficulty re-lighting the boiler after fitting the pipe. I know that my boiler can be temperamental sometimes. Anyway I tested my...

I got an Alpha Ocean boiler 240P since 1997 & still kinda working ok. Should consider replacement. Though preferably like to get one more year from it, due to funds. Got a slight problem where the pressure drops on it over time. The needle gauge supposed to remain in the green bar section...

Hi I have a ensuite room in one of my bedrooms in my house. It has a toilet shower and basin. This was put in in 1996 by a builder who’s work I later found out to be a bit of a cowboy (liked to take short cuts). However recently been having a bit of the problem with the ensuite...

Hi It’s my first time riveting and need some advice. I need to rivet a set of brackets to my car (photo enclosed). The rivets are 6.4mm Stainless steel rivets. I brought a new Lazy Tong Riveter, but now having a bit of trouble with the Rivet Gun and rivets. Though would like some advice...

I have got an Air Spa bath. I used to use it regularly, though haven’t used it for a while now. However went to start it the other day and it’s not working. You press the button and it sounds like it goes to start, but now get a hum instead. Do these motor seize up if not been used? Or is...

My PC started an irritating habit. When in word or e-mail, you type some words and they don’t appear on the screen. It’s like the PC thinking about processing what you put. Then about 10 seconds later only half of what you type appears and the PC bleeps. Do you know what this could be, is it...

Hi I just mounted a illuminated bathroom mirror above my bathroom sink. I got to wire the lighting cable up to the pull switch on the mirror. I take it is preferable to have a power-breaker (RCD) in line in which would minimise any risk. Would a RCD work in this situation?

Hi I have bed sidelights in my bedroom above my bed. These were fitted in 1998. However I recently had to relocate them about a foot further in from original point, due to other building work. I’ve changed the sidelights to imitation brass ones. The previous ones were wood & were not...

Hi I've seen a Dado rail I like but it's in Fibrous plaster. Is fibrous plaster heavy, or is it a lighter form of plaster? Nesty

Hi I have a Alpha Ocean 240P, since 1997. Recently when I turn hot tap on or click the heating scross to manual. The boiler sometimes get stuck on the amber pilot light on he front. Obvouisly require a new part, could this be the diaphragm? I would like to try and do the repair...