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New shower

I am having a new bathroom installed soon and the installer has told me that I need to uprate the incoming power supply to the meter to take into account the new 9.5 kW shower. This need new 16 mm...

davidk65

Electric Sockets used for external portable appliances

When socket outlets (installed in a building) are used to supply, extension leads/ portable tools used externally i.e. outside of the building, is it a requirement that such socket outlets be RCD...

R1Geezer

Spring blast....

As it's a lovely sunny day here on the real English Riviera I've just given the old girl a run and I feel I should report that I reached 140mph and no one died, not bad for an ageing biker on an...

Cockney_si

Convertible car make.

Wonder if you folks could help me with a car make/model. Was behind a car ealier, huge left hand drive convertible, back lights look similar to the new VW beetle and profile looked similar to a...

salmurf10

can he take my car away?

my soon to be ex-husband wants to take the car. he pays the finance, the car is registered to me and in my possession, what rights do i have?

jd_1984

Favourite Album in Your Collection?

For me it is "Goodbye Yellowbrick Road" - Elton John.

BobbyBobBob

Hi Whats the best value for money burglar alarm system for a house? Also is it the type of product where you get what you pay for, as I cant really afford to splash out on the very best, just want an...

BRIGHT SPARK

Lotus Carlton

Looking at getting a Lotus Carlton as a week end project.Apart from dont do it does anyone out there have any INFORMED advice

jd_1984

Private Registration penalty

What is the fixed penalty for being stopped with an ileagally spaced private number plate. I have got one at the moment, but unless one digit is moved along slightly to spell my name, the plate looks...

darbo1103

Which washing machine do I buy?

I'm looking to buy a new washing machine. Question is which do I buy? I need 1600rpm, upto 9kg load, freestanding, white, reliable, A+ ratings, front loading, quiet and around the £350 mark....

Brum Lady

Steamed-up double glazed units

Does anyone know if it possible to have double glazed units pumped out and resealed, or do we have to replace the whole window unit that is steaming up? Thanks....

Purple_Popple

Hedge Trimmer

After some very heavy rain yesterday, would it be safe to use electric hedge trimmers today - its lovely sunny & hot out there and I wanted to get some gardening done today...I know you should nto...

JonnyBoy12

Where can I get a massive clock?

Do any of you ABers know where I can get a very large wall clock. I have seen one in somebody's house, but I did not know them, so can not ask very well. I would like it to be battery operated if...

barb1314

Waterproofing a pine chest to go outside

I have a pine chest which I am struggling to find space for in my house. I could do with some storage in my garden and am debating putting it outside.What is the best way I can 'waterproof' it.I know...

bluetoon

new pressure washer

can anyone recommend a decent washer as mine is kapput. i have a big patio area to do 4mts x 8mts or would i be better hiring one. price range i was looking at would be £100 to 150 if anyone has...

joeluke

Triton T80si 8.5kW Electric Shower

New 10 months ago, today 30w fuse in the main fuse box in the house went while shower was in use Changed fuse and the the blown one was very hot Second time this has happened since shower was fitted...

Caroline

Why is my electricity flickering?

Last week I had a power cut in my house, after unplugging everything and turning off all the trip switches in the fuse box before turning them back on again I managed to get the lights back on but not...

ollywilli

back boiler query

We are looking at houses at the moment and come accross a house with the old gas back boiler in it, which Inahve no problem with but in the futher I would like to alter it is its asolid fuel fire BUT...

davidk65

phase to Neutral and Neutral to Earth voltages.

I have been following a thread on another forum in which a guy reported that the neutral bar on a fused board was at times "glowing hot" At other times, when a neutral was disconnected there...

Puzzled001

Electricity supply rating - new supply

Electricity supply rating - new supply I am having electricity installed in my 3 bedroomed bungalow.Apart from the bottled gas hob all heating, water heating,oven etc will be electric.( Convector...

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