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Hi, I'd like to replace our bathroom fan which is in the ceiling void. The wiring to the fan comes from a double switch (one for the light and a separate one for the fan) via a 1.5mm wire. Am I ok just replacing the fan with the existing wiring layout? I will get the fan from Wickes. Thanks

Hi all, In my house I have a sliding door wardrobe that I would like to replace with normal hinged doors keeping the internal frame as it is. Basically I would just remove the sliding doors. I was thinking of building a front frame to attach to the existing shelving units and then attaching...

Hi all, Can water mains pressure be responsible for the boiler cutting off? Our water pressure can be erratic due to shared water supply. Every now and again our boiler cuts off after using hot water. I can then press the reset button and it goes on no problem. Thanks

Hi, What is the best product to use in order to fill hairline cracks on plaster? Regards

Hello, does anyone know of a place where I can buy loft insulation at a decent price. I've read some of the offers that energy providers have but these all include installation. I'd rather install it myself. Regards,

Hello, I am doing up the pond in our garden. I've attempted to replace the plug of the wiring that connects the pump/filter to our electrics. After opening the plug I found what is show on the pics..... The earth wire was not even connected in the plug and if you see the pic you'll...

Hi, Which is the best place to purchase mosaic tiles? I need to repair some surfaces in my kitchen and I cannot find spare mosaic tiles of dark green colour in the likes of B&Q or Wickes. Any online shop? Thanks

Hello, Is it within the regs to have an oven connected to a switch via one wire only 2.5mm in a kitchen circuit. I notice that the sockets have been wired with a wire going to them and one coming out so i am assuming that is a ring. But then I have a switch connected to one of these...

Hello, Can you guys recommend a good book to read on electric basics. I'm not after doing my own rewire or notifiable work. I am just after learning how to wire a light or a socket in a safe manner. Thanks

How much of a problem is it to have a WC near a service head? I'd like to get the fuse upgraded and possibly have the meter changed but we have a WC in the cloakroom where the elec equipment is situated. I've had sparks doing work there without complaints but I gather that DNO people can...

Hello, I've had a rewire done recently and after the guy had left I realized that the CU front cover had not been tightened properly and also blanks had not been fitted. Some of you will recall my previous post and pic on this subject. We have tried to get the guy back but had the usual...

Hi, I have one of those upvc doors with multi locking point mechanism. I'd like to change the lock barrel, how difficult is it? Regards,

Hi, We had two security lights installed outside with dawn to dusk bulbs. They worked for a week but now they keep going on and off. Any ideas what it could be? Could the sensor be dodgy? Thanks

I've had a new consumer unit fitted but the front cover does not seem to be sealed tight in places. I mean it is screwed in but there is a 1 or 2mm gap in places between the front cover and the rest of the CU. Is it a bodge install? The unit was new when the electrician brought it in. I...

to clf gas. I came home after work and boiler was not working. Rang Craig who came out within 30 minutes. All sorted and only got charged for petrol. Wish all trade could be the same.