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by Jim.h
Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 564

Wiring

Hi forum.. Heavy rain causes flooding around my house and when it’s really bad, I loose power to some sockets in my bungalow. Since the power loss seems to be due to rainwater I am wondering I’d the cabling to sockets is below the floor or in the loft…… we are in the country and have red squirrels i...
by Jim.h
Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:24 pm
Forum: Home Automation and Cinema Forum
Topic: Opinions on Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar
Replies: 1
Views: 2600

Opinions on Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar

I have a Sony 48 in Oled TV, the type with the acoustic surface screen. Although the sound is quite excellent I would like to add a soundbar and I am looking at the Sonos Beam Gen 2. Can anyone advise if this combination would enhance the sound from this TV
by Jim.h
Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:27 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Casement Windows
Replies: 3
Views: 1616

Re: Casement Windows

The top hung wooden casement window is locked but the mechanism is not attached to the handle and can’t be manipulated. This is an old unit and the lock comprises a metal bar protruding either side of the lower frame. Just wondering if the window can be opened by removing some of the frame on the ou...
by Jim.h
Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Casement Windows
Replies: 3
Views: 1616

Casement Windows

Hi Guys, looking for some help here….. My house has top hung wooden casement windows over 30 years old but still keeping the cold out. The locking mechanism on some of the windows is seized solid and I can’t see a way to ease them off. The central handle in the centre of the lower frame operates a s...
by Jim.h
Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Mixer tap mix up
Replies: 1
Views: 1736

Mixer tap mix up

We have three sinks in my static caravan which is brand new. Two of the mixer taps have hot water when the tap is facing left but the third tap faces right for hot water. Will just swapping the hoses fix the problem on this mixer?
by Jim.h
Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:41 am
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Black and Decker Radio/ Charger
Replies: 0
Views: 2010

Black and Decker Radio/ Charger

I have a B&D cordless drill of great sentimental value and I need to charge the battery HP148F2B..... I have the charger R143F2 but the power supply is missing. Does anyone know where I can purchase a power supply, is there an alternative charger or can another power supply by modified so that I...
by Jim.h
Wed Mar 06, 2019 6:13 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Same Halogen Bulb Keeps Blowing in Same Fitting
Replies: 2
Views: 2196

Same Halogen Bulb Keeps Blowing in Same Fitting

I have had 30 halogens fitted Throughout the house for a number of years but, when a bulb blows it is always the same fitting......... any ideas why this should be happening?
by Jim.h
Mon Aug 27, 2018 3:05 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Changing Halogen Ceiling Lights to LED
Replies: 6
Views: 5552

Re: Changing Halogen Ceiling Lights to LED

Thank you Mr White...... I have 12 volt 50 w halogens at the moment so ...... should I remove the transformers from the system and connect 240 v ac LED lamp holders to the tails from the mains (that once connected to the transformers) ....seems fairly straight forward if I have understood you correc...
by Jim.h
Sun Aug 26, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Changing Halogen Ceiling Lights to LED
Replies: 6
Views: 5552

Changing Halogen Ceiling Lights to LED

I am thinking about changing out my halogen ceiling lights for Led but I am a bit confused with different blogs I have read and I would appreciate some help. I have about 30 halogens in total fitted in my kitchen and bathroom and so it will be pretty expensive to replace them and so it will take a l...
by Jim.h
Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:01 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Replacing Existing Electric Underfloor Heating Thermostat With Timer Thermostat
Replies: 0
Views: 2476

Replacing Existing Electric Underfloor Heating Thermostat With Timer Thermostat

Hi guys............ I have electric underfloor heating controlled by a manual thermostat. I want to replace the existing unit with a timer thermostat unit but don't know how difficult it will be to wire a new unit..... Any advice?
by Jim.h
Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:47 am
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: Amtico on Top Tiles Below and Underfloor Heating
Replies: 1
Views: 2921

Amtico on Top Tiles Below and Underfloor Heating

I have electric central hating below a botched porcelain floor tiling job in our bathroom. Rather than lift the tiles and risk damaging the wall tiles I am thinking about laying the Amtico on top of the existing floor tiles but I am wondering if sufficient heat will get through the tiles....... The ...
by Jim.h
Mon Jan 02, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Should TRVs be Left Fully Open or Closed?
Replies: 1
Views: 2528

Should TRVs be Left Fully Open or Closed?

Hi
I have fitted a new central heating thermostat in the hall but near radiators fitted with TRVs. Should the valves be left fully open or should they be closed?
by Jim.h
Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Replace RTS 1 withDT90 E
Replies: 0
Views: 1946

Replace RTS 1 withDT90 E

Lost my last post....so hopefully more luck this time.
I am ready to replace my thermostat but I am not too confident regarding the wiring. I think the RTS has three wires and the DT90 has only two. Which wire goes where?
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