I know what I am going to ask is hugely variable but...... If you have an energy monitor...What is you average kWh consumption when you house is at rest? Do you know what the temperature variance is...
I have a chicken brooder lamp and shade which I want to use over a reptile enclosure. The specs on the lamp say 230V - 50/60Hz -250W max -then under EU is stamped IPX4. The cable looks quite heavy...
This may seem a very stupid question but forgive a silly woman please? :-) the extractor fan in my shower room has stopped working. It comes on when you pull the light cord, would a plumber fix it or...
Hello all, I've just watched an ad on SkyLivingit where a married couple are throwing things around their kitchen to a song by either the Goons or Spike Milligan. I've had a look on here to no avail,...
My smoke alarms have been bleeping periodically overnight, approximately every thirty seconds, but not all night (if you see what I mean). They are connected to the mains so it is not a battery...
Does anyone know if you can still buy the traditional light bulbs from abroad? The 100W bulbs have alrady been banned with the 60W soon to follow thanks to the idiotic climate change zealots. Is there...
Afternoon all, yesterday I watched the new Lynx advert, the one with the bloke on the boat with 15 ladies, well what is the Reggae track in the background, I know it but I just can't place it.. Ta in...
I apologise in advance if this question has been asked before. How do I get Sky TV on my portable TV upstairs? My Sky box is in the lounge so would like to receive the signal upstairs. Do I need to...
My boiler has started to make strange noises when the hot water is running. It makes a rhythmic noise that is loudish then quietens..... at the same time the water goes from hot to luke warm. Does...
I found a couple of nights ago that none of my downstairs ceiling lights would work so figured there was a problem with that particular circuit. It's an older fuse box with the pull out blocks with...
Hi all I am considering on-line purchase for the following company http://www.knighton-tools.co.uk/index.html Knighton Tool Supplies 17 Lothair Road Aylestone Park Leicester.LE2 7QE Has anyone ordered...
Hi I have just moved into a band new apartment and I cannot fit my ceiling light fittings/shades as the wire coming from ceiling rose has on the end of it fittings I have not seen before! They are...
I am fitting a kitchen in my parents house and they wanted me to replace the light switch. after cutting the power i took the switch cover off and found the earth was not attached to it and was taped...
Is there such a device that can tell you how much electric each of your electicity sockets is using? I've heard of one that can tell you this so that you know if any of your appliances aren't working...
Hello, I am installing two electric towel radiators in a bathroom. I am installing them on a timed circuit. But I have a question about what I can install where: - am I allowed to have a fused...
We have a Scantronic 9800 wired system that cannot be maintained as it is obsolete. Our alarm company has suggested replacing with an uptodate Scantronic or a Gardtec CPX. They are quoting around...