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by Benchillian
Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Advice on DIY Repair of LPG Patio Heater
Replies: 1
Views: 5931

Re: Advice on DIY Repair of LPG Patio Heater

Well, didn't get any responses, so here's what I did, in case anyone's interested! Dismantled heater to reveal the burner assembly. No soot or dirt apparent. Disconnected the the pilot pipe from the gas valve and released from the pilot tube. Immersed the pilot nozzle in a bowl of water and blew thr...
by Benchillian
Fri Sep 15, 2017 2:51 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Advice on DIY Repair of LPG Patio Heater
Replies: 1
Views: 5931

Advice on DIY Repair of LPG Patio Heater

My propane patio heater won't work, but I can't find anyone to repair it. I've searched the Gas Safe Register for people qualified for LPG and Leisure, but none in my area will do that work. I've seen You-tube videos on how to repair them. Is it advisable to try a DIY repair? The problem is that the...
by Benchillian
Wed Feb 15, 2017 11:54 am
Forum: Workwear and Safety Clothing Forum
Topic: Solution for Solving Dust Mask Steaming up Glasses
Replies: 3
Views: 3642

Re: Solution for Solving Dust Mask Steaming up Glasses

I've actually finished that particular dusty job, but I'm sure I've got plenty more in the pipeline. The two-mask solution did help a lot, but I'll definitely look into your recommendation.

Many thanks!
by Benchillian
Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:21 am
Forum: Workwear and Safety Clothing Forum
Topic: Solution for Solving Dust Mask Steaming up Glasses
Replies: 3
Views: 3642

Re: Solution for Solving Dust Mask Steaming up Glasses

Thanks! I'll give it a try.
by Benchillian
Thu Mar 17, 2016 7:12 am
Forum: Workwear and Safety Clothing Forum
Topic: Solution for Solving Dust Mask Steaming up Glasses
Replies: 3
Views: 3642

Solution for Solving Dust Mask Steaming up Glasses

I'm in the middle of upgrading the loft insulation - horrible dusty job! I'm wearing a coversuit and a £1 dust mask from Wickes, which work fine. That is, except when I have to put my glasses on - they steam up immediately, so I have to take the dust mask off to do anything I need to see close-up. D...
by Benchillian
Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:40 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: G4 LED Light Flashing Mystery After Replacing Original 20W Bulbs
Replies: 7
Views: 26925

Re: G4 LED Light Flashing Mystery After Replacing Original 20W Bulbs

True!

At least I've got another 4 spares if that happens. Or I might just get a new ceiling light.
by Benchillian
Tue Mar 15, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: G4 LED Light Flashing Mystery After Replacing Original 20W Bulbs
Replies: 7
Views: 26925

Re: G4 LED Light Flashing Mystery After Replacing Original 20W Bulbs

Sorry for delay coming back on this. Got diverted by a job in the loft.

Tried the light today with 1 x 20w halogen and 4 x LEDs. Working fine. The halogen looks slightly warmer than the LEDs, but it's not very noticeable.

Thanks again.
by Benchillian
Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: G4 LED Light Flashing Mystery After Replacing Original 20W Bulbs
Replies: 7
Views: 26925

Re: G4 LED Light Flashing Mystery After Replacing Original 20W Bulbs

Many thanks for the reply.

I might try leaving one or two of the original 20w bulbs in and see how that works. Or find a new ceiling light.
by Benchillian
Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:39 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: G4 LED Light Flashing Mystery After Replacing Original 20W Bulbs
Replies: 7
Views: 26925

G4 LED Light Flashing Mystery After Replacing Original 20W Bulbs

I have a ceiling light with 5 x G4 bulbs. Last week, I replaced the 20w original bulbs with 2.2w 12v LEDs. At first, there was a bit of a flicker with the new LED bulbs. So I pushed them to make sure they were properly 'in' and all seemed fine. When I switched them on today, there was more of a flic...
by Benchillian
Fri Jan 29, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Moving Cables above Loft Insulation - Update on Solution
Replies: 2
Views: 2666

Re: Moving Cables above Loft Insulation - Update on Solution

Many thanks for this. Off to buy insulation in the morning!
by Benchillian
Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Moving Cables above Loft Insulation - Update on Solution
Replies: 2
Views: 2666

Moving Cables above Loft Insulation - Update on Solution

After ericmark's response to my earlier thread, I read up on Reference Method 101. Never heard of Reference Methods before, being a simple DIY-er! Apart from learning something new, it's changed my view. Everything I'd read about loft insulation said that cables must be moved above it. And that 'pro...
by Benchillian
Wed Jan 27, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Moving Cables above 270mm Loft Insulation to Avoid Overheating
Replies: 3
Views: 3912

Re: Moving Cables above 270mm Loft Insulation to Avoid Overheating

Many thanks, ericmark. Checked in the loft last night, and the only cable other than lighting is for the immersion heater. There's enough slack in that to move it above the insulation. So just the lighting to deal with. Step 1 will be to replace the 50w halogen bulbs with LEDs. I'll read up on some ...
by Benchillian
Mon Jan 25, 2016 9:07 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Moving Cables above 270mm Loft Insulation to Avoid Overheating
Replies: 3
Views: 3912

Moving Cables above 270mm Loft Insulation to Avoid Overheating

I'm planning to upgrade my loft insulation to 270mm. I've read much on this site and elsewhere saying that cables should be above the insulation to avoid overheating. And of course, lots say it's not worth bothering. For safety, I'd prefer to move cables above the insulation, but as ever, there's no...
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