Recent content by Tricky Dicky

Been there, done that.

Spot on, keep a careful note of the single red wire!

To extend the cable, how about an in-line switch? Providing its 2 core cable (not 3 core). https://www.toolstation.com/lyvia-inline-switch/p76089

Hi Weetabix, when deciding on 'another' tool / piece of equipment, I try to relate its cost to the job in hand, and how much it would be to get a professional in. I'm sure the £5 cost will be a worthwhile saving. Also a mitre box can also be used to make a straight (90° ) cut. Regards and good...

Hi Martin, I've got a similar arrangement in my old computer desk. There are two 13mm (approx) holes drilled through the white MDF upright that align to the adjusting screws on the hinge, would this work for you? Would require careful measurement however! A screwdriver inserted through the...

SOOT DOOR Flue inspection door (Access to chimney flue)

Is there a piece missing or do the two tracks need pushing/sliding back together?

Good shout FlyByNight, Hi, for drain blockage's I use a Karcher drain cleaner attachment similar to the Amazon kit above. At the end of the long lead a brass 'bullet' with rear facing nozzles powers itself through the blockages and also moves the detritus back down the drain away from the...

Hi, replace the ballvalve, If you have used a part 1 valve, try the part 2 valve - different technology. https://www.screwfix.com/c/heating-plumbing/float-valves/cat831620?cm_sp=managedredirect-_-plumbing-_-floatvalves

If the cracks are visible, they have occured AFTER the wall the wall was painted. You can not paint around a crack ! Can you estimate or know when the walls were painted? Knowing this you can age the crack. It it was historic and only cosmetic, surely that would have filled the crack prior to...

Hi, would one of these help, although it might make the damage more obvious? https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=Brick+Outdoor+Cable+Entry+Cover&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_odkw=cable+exit+cover&_osacat=0

Hi, you might like to consider a 50 amp 2-gang switch rather than a pull-cord. I find them easier to wire when using large (10mm T&E) cables. https://www.screwfix.com/search?search=50+amp+switch+2+gang

Hi, used these in the past - https://www.handlesandhinges.co.uk/upvc-window-handles/

Hi, you need to follow terrymac instructions - disconnect the rad valves from the rad and open up the valves and check the flow from each - is is good, flowing and strong. If not it looks like a pipe restriction! Sludge, crushed pipe, etc. Also the thermostatic valve on the left hand side could...

Have you set the options on the rear? P and G pumped or gravity etc? And is the replacement a dual channel model