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by Oldalex01
Sun Oct 09, 2016 8:40 am
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: New gas fire concerns as surround gets very hot
Replies: 1
Views: 3819

New gas fire concerns as surround gets very hot

Hi forum members, I would be grateful for any advice regarding the concerns I have for a new gas fire which I have recently had installed. The new fire is a Valour True Flame which has replaced a Valour Adorn. The latter has given many years of excellent service and it was for this reason I chose th...
by Oldalex01
Tue May 27, 2014 10:49 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Installing a skirting board fann heater
Replies: 6
Views: 11385

Re: Installing a skirting board fann heater

Part P is law but the regulations are not but can be used in a court of law to show work was at fault. So when I quote the regulations that does not mean they must be followed in all cases. The regulations say over 2kW and fixed needs a dedicated circuit i.e. not from the ring final so heavy items ...
by Oldalex01
Tue May 27, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Installing a skirting board fann heater
Replies: 6
Views: 11385

Re: Installing a skirting board fann heater

Hi proptech, Many thanks for your response. I should tell you that these events took place some time ago so I am afraid I have not got the precise details of the particular model I was referring to. I do know that it was B and Q that I was in when I was looking at them. My questions were put solely ...
by Oldalex01
Sun May 25, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Installing a skirting board fann heater
Replies: 6
Views: 11385

Installing a skirting board fann heater

I can wire up a 13 amp plug, my joinery skills are pretty good and armed with my debit card off I went to my local electrical store to buy a skirting board fan heater with the intention of installing it myself. One look at the paperwork and I replaced the heater on the shelf and aborted the quest.Th...
by Oldalex01
Fri Nov 01, 2013 5:38 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: How To Stop Toilet Seat Slipping
Replies: 4
Views: 7611

Re: How To Stop Toilet Seat Slipping

keeflester wrote:Use a smear of CT1 between the soft washer and the china. It is a multipurpose adhesive and sealer which I buy from my local buildbase.

Many thanks keeflester, I will certaintly try CT1.
Regards Oldalex01
by Oldalex01
Wed Oct 02, 2013 8:03 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: How To Stop Toilet Seat Slipping
Replies: 4
Views: 7611

How To Stop Toilet Seat Slipping

Please can someone tell me how to prevent a toilet seat from sliding. No matter how tight I fasten the retaining nuts the seat eventually loosens and then slides slightly. There must be a simple solution to my problem.The regular users of the toilet are of normal weight and size.
by Oldalex01
Tue Sep 24, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Losing The Neutral In A 2 Way Switch
Replies: 3
Views: 2345

Re: Losing The Neutral In A 2 Way Switch

Thanks "proptech" you were spot on. I bought a new switch and bingo all the troubles were solved. I must say It crossed my mind that the trouble was with the switch but i discounted the Idea because it is such a simple component and it was manufactured by a very reputable company. Alls wel...
by Oldalex01
Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:46 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Losing The Neutral In A 2 Way Switch
Replies: 3
Views: 2345

Re: Losing The Neutral In A 2 Way Switch

Hi Oldalex01 The fact that you can get the lights to work indicates there is no neutral fault. Without any more info on your wiring, I would suggest you have a faulty switch. Many thanks proptech.I will follow up your advice and replace the two gang switch. I did at one point swop the switches roun...
by Oldalex01
Fri Sep 20, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Losing The Neutral In A 2 Way Switch
Replies: 3
Views: 2345

Losing The Neutral In A 2 Way Switch

I have a double 2 way switch. One of the switches operates, together with an upstairs switch,the light on the landing.Works perfectly well. The other switch is installed as an off/on control for two wall lights in the downstairs entrance hallway. It used to work. I can not remember if more work has ...
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