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by mike_bike_kite
Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:43 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Saniflo stopped working - help
Replies: 1
Views: 1902

Re: Saniflo stopped working - help

I ended up buying a new model, the Sanipro Up 6006. Installation was more straightforward than I expected but the output pipe on the UP narrows down to much smaller than the current pipe I have installed. Luckily the existing pipe went directly into the new unit without using the the supplied piping...
by mike_bike_kite
Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:14 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Saniflo stopped working - help
Replies: 1
Views: 1902

Saniflo stopped working - help

I have a Sanipro XR in my loft where my son lives. It's connected to a toilet, sink and shower. The machine has stopped working (it makes an attempt to empty but then goes quiet). Meanwhile the shower is filling with waste water from the loo. The sink is also full of water. I've opened the machine u...
by mike_bike_kite
Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:30 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Finding cartridge for a Blanco tap ...
Replies: 4
Views: 2276

Re: Finding cartridge for a Blanco tap ...

Many thanks.
I'll look for a tap like that for the replacement.
Have a good day.
Mike
by mike_bike_kite
Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:51 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Finding cartridge for a Blanco tap ...
Replies: 4
Views: 2276

Re: Finding cartridge for a Blanco tap ...

Hi mbk You need to remove the cartridge and see if you can find a replacement on line. Your search will bring up a number of suppliers who sell a range of different cartridges - make sure you measure careful. Regards S The problem is to remove the cartridge I need to turn the water off for the hous...
by mike_bike_kite
Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Finding cartridge for a Blanco tap ...
Replies: 4
Views: 2276

Finding cartridge for a Blanco tap ...

The tap in my kitchen is 15 years old and needs a new cartridge. Unfortunately Blanco don't seem to stock cartridges for older taps (brilliant!). They said all taps apparently have different cartridges so I can't just use an alternative (insane!). Do all tap supplies do this? Is there anything I can...
by mike_bike_kite
Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:53 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Dimmer Transformers Slowly Dying Across House
Replies: 1
Views: 1735

Dimmer Transformers Slowly Dying Across House

Our house is full of dimmer switches that are all steadily dying. I'm fairly certain it's the transformers that are going as we've replaced a few easy to get to ones and that fixed the issue. The ones that are left are now much more difficult to get to. Is there an easy way of replacing the transfor...
by mike_bike_kite
Sun Aug 18, 2019 10:20 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Replacing Broken Side bed Rail
Replies: 0
Views: 2433

Replacing Broken Side bed Rail

The rail on my bed that runs along the side of the bed between the two upright posts has broken. It turned out to be made of MDF surrounded by oak veneer but I quite like the bed and wondered whether I could replace the broken piece. The upright has two large bolts coming out which fit through two h...
by mike_bike_kite
Tue Oct 09, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Converting Dimmer to Standard Switch Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 3167

Re: Converting Dimmer to Standard Switch Problem

Sorry for not replying. Was hoping for a simple solution but my son needed a light so I ended up paying someone to fiddle with the wiring. Thanks for your help.
Mike
by mike_bike_kite
Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:09 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Converting Dimmer to Standard Switch Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 3167

Re: Converting Dimmer to Standard Switch Problem

I've attached a picture of the wiring to the other light switch. It's quite difficult to get too so this is probably the best image I can get. Hope it helps.
by mike_bike_kite
Wed Mar 21, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Converting Dimmer to Standard Switch Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 3167

Re: Converting Dimmer to Standard Switch Problem

I'll have my next attempt tomorrow morning when it's light. I'll have a go at seeing what the connections are to the ceiling switch but it's at the back of a top cupboard and I'm not sure I'll fit.

Would it help clear up things if I used the multimeter on the various wires?
by mike_bike_kite
Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:19 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Converting Dimmer to Standard Switch Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 3167

Re: Converting Dimmer to Standard Switch Problem

OK swapped L2 and C over but still no lights. On the plus side I haven't blown all the fuses yet or electrocuted myself!

I was curious about the other switch you mentioned and did eventually find a pull cord hidden at the back of a fitted wardrobe.

Any idea what should I try next?
by mike_bike_kite
Mon Mar 19, 2018 7:28 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Converting Dimmer to Standard Switch Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 3167

Re: Converting Dimmer to Standard Switch Problem

There's only one switch in the room and two little halogen bulbs in the ceiling. Am I still OK to swap the wires over?

Thanks for replying by the way!
by mike_bike_kite
Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:50 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Converting Dimmer to Standard Switch Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 3167

Converting Dimmer to Standard Switch Problem

I thought the two bulbs had gone in my son's bedroom so swapped one bulb and tried again. After fiddling with the dimmer for a while the bulb I hadn't swapped flickered on then went out. I figured it must be the dimmer switch itself. I don't particularly like the dimmers in my house and my teenage s...
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