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by bluenun
Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: Washing machine drum full of water
Replies: 0
Views: 458

Washing machine drum full of water

Hello all, I last used the Indesit washer/dryer 3 days ago. This afternoon I was going to fill the drum with laundry but it was full of water. I used a sponge and bucket to empty it and thought I would have a look at the pump pre-chamber to see if anything was stuck in there. It was clean and clear ...
by bluenun
Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:55 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Setting an External Light to Come on at a Certain Time
Replies: 4
Views: 2432

Setting an External Light to Come on at a Certain Time

Hello, I have an external light that I turn on when it gets dark outside. The switch is in the Hallway. I am going away for a couple of days, is there a gadget I can use to make the light turn on at a certain time and off at a certain time? The light is not operated by PIR motion detector, I have on...
by bluenun
Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Circuit Breaker Replacement for Wall Heater in Kitchen
Replies: 6
Views: 2074

Re: Circuit Breaker Replacement for Wall Heater in Kitchen

I think fitting a new socket is the way to go.

Thank-you very much for your help.
by bluenun
Wed Sep 09, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Circuit Breaker Replacement for Wall Heater in Kitchen
Replies: 6
Views: 2074

Re: Circuit Breaker Replacement for Wall Heater in Kitchen

Thank-you for the detailed reply very informative. So I still have 2 storage heaters, 1 in the lounge and 1 in the hall which I will carry on using. In the bedroom I have a convection heater that can turn on when I want. This was my plan in the Kitchen too. In the kitchen where I took the old storag...
by bluenun
Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:28 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Circuit Breaker Replacement for Wall Heater in Kitchen
Replies: 6
Views: 2074

Re: Circuit Breaker Replacement for Wall Heater in Kitchen

I waited up last night until the low rate electricity started and saw that the heater I fitted in the Kitchen did come on. So the circuit breaker is fine. However I want to be able to turn the heater on during the day if and when needed and not for it to come on at night. Is there any way I can do t...
by bluenun
Sun Sep 06, 2015 1:08 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Circuit Breaker Replacement for Wall Heater in Kitchen
Replies: 6
Views: 2074

Circuit Breaker Replacement for Wall Heater in Kitchen

I had a Storage heater in the kitchen which did not work so I bought an electric wall heater and fixed it to the wall and plugged it in but it does not work either (It does work in other sockets in other rooms). Could the circuit breaker marked "Kitchen Heater" in the consumer unit need re...
by bluenun
Mon Aug 31, 2015 11:38 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Small Panel Heater or Oil Filled Radiator for use in Bedroom
Replies: 3
Views: 8831

Re: Small Panel Heater or Oil Filled Radiator for use in Bedroom

Thank-you Eric, what an amazing reply that was, very educational. I should have explained in my first post that I do not like heaters on when I am in bed as I warm up very quickly and even use a summer duvet in the Winter. I just want to be able to set the heater to come on for 1 hour twice a day (m...
by bluenun
Sun Aug 30, 2015 10:03 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Small Panel Heater or Oil Filled Radiator for use in Bedroom
Replies: 3
Views: 8831

Small Panel Heater or Oil Filled Radiator for use in Bedroom

There is no Gas supply to my bungalow, I have Economy 7 wall heaters in the hall, lounge and kitchen. I would like a small heater for my bedroom that I can hang on the wall. I do not know whether to get a Winterheat Electric Wall Convector Panel Heater - 1kw or a 1kW Oil Filled Radiator. Both are th...
by bluenun
Mon Nov 24, 2014 7:39 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Welsh Stone Building Vs Traditional Brick Cavity Wall
Replies: 1
Views: 2461

Welsh Stone Building Vs Traditional Brick Cavity Wall

I hope this is the most relevant section I am posting this question in. I am going to buy a property in South Wales, probably Glamorgan, Carmarthenshire, Brecon, Pembrokeshire and usually go for a brick and block cavity wall and concrete tile type property. There are a couple of properties I like th...
by bluenun
Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Loud Extractor Fan
Replies: 0
Views: 2476

Loud Extractor Fan

I have moved into a new home on the top floor. In the Kitchen there is an extractor fan, normally there is no noise when it is turned off but when the wind blows it makes a loud noise of the wind whistling down the metal tubing. Now I am sure it is silly and maybe dangerous to cover the outlet compl...
by bluenun
Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Galvanised water tank
Replies: 1
Views: 2135

Galvanised water tank

I am buying a 1968 built flat and had a survey done. Just read the report and 1 point noted was that there are Galvanised water tanks in the loft. The surveyor recommended that the tanks are changed for plastic ones. I can't get hold of the surveyer yet so thought I would ask here. Is it a health is...
by bluenun
Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:26 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Gas central heating or electric night stoarge heating
Replies: 3
Views: 2965

Re: Gas central heating or electric night stoarge heating

Thank-you for that detailed reply. It turns out the flat I was going to buy has a short lease and problems associated with it. The flat I have had an offer accepted on and arranged a survey on does not have gas in the block which was built on the late 60's. It has electric storage heating so I will ...
by bluenun
Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:36 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Gas central heating or electric night stoarge heating
Replies: 3
Views: 2965

Gas central heating or electric night stoarge heating

I am buying a 1960's flat that needs totally refurbishing and I was hoping someone with experience could tell me the most economical way to go, all electric or gas and electric? I will either take out the old rusty metal tank and cylinder and get a combi boiler installed, new radiators and new gas c...
by bluenun
Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: Home Automation and Cinema Forum
Topic: CCTV
Replies: 4
Views: 7505

[quote="thedoctor"]See our project on Home and Garden Security. w There is a Company in there whi sell CCTV and will be pleased to help you with advice[/quote] Ok, I went to that site, a lot of it is still under construction and not very user friendly. I understand Black and White will sho...
by bluenun
Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: Home Automation and Cinema Forum
Topic: CCTV
Replies: 4
Views: 7505

CCTV

Hello all, I want to buy and install a CCTV camera in the porch looking out towards my doorbell. Is it best to go for black and white or colour? Also can anyone tell me the important things to look for in a CCTV camera? Toolstation and Argos sell them, are there better places to go? I want the camer...
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