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by terry38102
Tue Oct 13, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Brand New Strimmer unable to start pull start quite sticky
Replies: 2
Views: 3087

Re: Brand New Strimmer unable to start pull start quite sticky

thats just the compression in the engine put in on the ground hold firmly and pull cord quickly and firmly. remember to put choke on first and when starting for first time pump the primer bulb about 6-10 times. remember to use the correct mix of 2 stroke oil in your machine usually 40.1 but check in...
by terry38102
Thu Nov 20, 2014 11:02 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: New toilet constantly blocking
Replies: 12
Views: 24628

Re: New toilet constantly blocking

i seen bathstore on watchdog tonight with badly fitted bathrooms etc so might be worth writing into them if you still have problems.
by terry38102
Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:22 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Fitting Towel Rail Heater in Place of Radiator
Replies: 1
Views: 2067

Fitting Towel Rail Heater in Place of Radiator

i am going to be replacing the radiator in my bathroom for a towel rail the only problem is the existing radiator has a earth wire clamped to the bottom of it. i just wandered what you would usually do with this because dont want it on towel rail(if i have to i have to) but i was thinking to clamp i...
by terry38102
Wed Dec 04, 2013 11:20 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Heat Resistant Cable - Cable Touching Pipework is This ok?
Replies: 6
Views: 6984

Re: Heat Resistant Cable - Cable Touching Pipework is This ok?

i have tried to contact the company who put the boiler in phones all dead went round to there office and company gone bust(great) anyway i cant afford to get someone else in just now but from what everyone is saying if it will be ok i will get it fixed next year. the only reason i found out about it...
by terry38102
Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Heat Resistant Cable - Cable Touching Pipework is This ok?
Replies: 6
Views: 6984

Re: Heat Resistant Cable - Cable Touching Pipework is This ok?

there is part of it in trunking about 1 meter long where it was run along side a pipe. there was a electrician working on my neighbours house today i asked him if could have a quick look at it and he said its not how he would have done it but it should be ok. like you say i will speak to the manufac...
by terry38102
Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Heat Resistant Cable - Cable Touching Pipework is This ok?
Replies: 6
Views: 6984

Heat Resistant Cable - Cable Touching Pipework is This ok?

i just wandered i had new boiler installed about 6 months ago the pipes were boxed in and it had been wired with fire proof cable going through the box.(prysman fp200 gold stamped on the side) i know you cant use normal twin and earth next to pipes so i just wandered if this is ok? the wires are tou...
by terry38102
Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: carbon monoxide detectors
Replies: 6
Views: 26013

Re: carbon monoxide detectors

[quote="htg engineer"]If a modern combi boiler they will be room sealed (combustion air taken from outside), as long as they are only worked on by Registered Gas Installers and are installed and maintained as per manufacturers instructions then no you don't NEED a CO alarm, however alot of...
by terry38102
Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: carbon monoxide detectors
Replies: 6
Views: 26013

carbon monoxide detectors

hi there this might sound daft but just wandered if you need a carbon monoxide alarm with a combi boiler? the reason i am asking is because my mum has had british gas service her combi boiler for the past couple of years and they keep trying to sell her a carbon monoxide alarm. it is a ex council ho...
by terry38102
Sun May 25, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: space heater playing up
Replies: 2
Views: 2953

[quote="ericmark"]There is a little disc like thing normally with two screws which operates when over temp. If the regulator has been turned up at all this may trigger switching it off simple way is to turn down gas a little.[/quote] thanks for the advice sorry took so long to reply pc wen...
by terry38102
Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: space heater playing up
Replies: 2
Views: 2953

space heater playing up

hi there i have a propane space heater i use in the garage it is quite old all the model numbers are worn away so i am not sure what kind it is but it is a easy heat anyway when i switch it on for a start it will work fine for about a hour or so then it will cut out the fan stays on but no gas comin...
by terry38102
Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:07 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: does part p apply in scotland
Replies: 1
Views: 2965

does part p apply in scotland

hello i am planning to install a shower and i was wondering if anyone knew what the score is in scotland with part p i am going to rum 6mm t & e to 9.5 kw shower and conect to 45amp breaker in cu but not sure about regs in scotland does any one know if it would be legal to diy or if there is any...
by terry38102
Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:06 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: earth leak
Replies: 4
Views: 4657

earth leak

thamks for your help we took some floor boards up yesterday and found a few more problems there is a live socket between the ceiling and the floor the previos owner put there and a few other junctions a sparky was out to day and he said it would probobaly be easier and cheaper to rewire the sockets....
by terry38102
Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:19 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: earth leak
Replies: 4
Views: 4657

earth leak

a freind of mine has a earth leak somewhere in his house the lights are ok it is all the sockets kitchen, upstairs and down i have opened them all up to check wiring everything seems fine i have unplugged all appliences and checked. it is across the neutral and earth i suspect a damaged cable somewh...
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