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Built in Double Oven question
I will be buying a new bult in fan assisted double oven (900mm high), can i run this on a normal 32amp system? or will i need to conect it to my existing 42amp circuit?:confused: I understand that a max of 3KW can be connected to a 32amp ring but will an oven draw more?
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Electric Ovens and Electricity
Hello guys, We want a free standing basic as you like, just does the job electric oven/grill(don't need a hob). Can we plug them into standard plugs, or do they require special plugs? If they do require something special, are there certain catagories of really basic ovens that can just be plugged into regular plugs? Hope…
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Help!!! Cable on outside of house??
Hey guys...... Quick question...... Coming down from the roof of my house (not tv ariel) I have a cable (looks armoured) that comes down the back of house along the garden wall, over into the back wall into the next house and up onto their roof. From there not sure where it goes. Basically I want to get rid of it as I have…
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drilling into tiles
as a reminder; its best to tape over the desired area and start with a small drill bit?
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A challenge to DIY electricians
;) Rescued turntable ( record player) how to power I've just rescued my JVC turntable from the roof space on a whim to play old LPs. It was part of a HiFi unit which has long since gone, together with hand books!!! At the rear of the unit there are 3 wires, red & white plugs which I asume are phono connections & also a…
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Conservatory queries
Apologies if this isn't quite the right place to post... I am in the process of buying my house & want to add a conservatory. (As a single parent I am on a budget!) I would like this to be a kitchen/diner. I have been looking on the internet & seem to be able to get something around 14' wide x 10'-12' deep for around £5000…
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Rescued turntable ( record player) how to power
I've just rescued my JVC turntable from the roof space on a whim to play old LPs. It was part of a HiFi unit which has long since gone together with hand books!!! At the rear of the unit there are 3 wires, red & white plugs which I asume are phono connections & also a small black & silver female plug & info DC 11-13V It is…
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Which fuse for a convector heater?
Fuse keeps blowing in the convector heater, which fuse should I be using? :D
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shower anyone...??
looking for triton or similar model...needed urgently...if someone's seen (upto 8.5 kwt) a bargain anywhere..please post..thanks!
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Washing machine problems
Hello people I'm new to posting on this site so forgive me if this is something thats covered somewhere else, but i wanted to plumb the mse collective knowledge for a solution to a problem for my brother. This morning the electrics in his 6 year old washing machine went into meltdown and caused a small fire, luckily enough…
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Dampness - who or what?
Got a damp patch in the bottom corner of my kitchen - which is an extension to a 70s Wimpy house. No idea who to contact or what to do about it.... I'm not very handy and have had some very bad experiences with tradesmen (poor work, over charged etc). Really miss my late dad for this kind of thing! (the advice, not poor…
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Need an electrician
Where can I find an electrician who I know will be reliable and will take on small jobs. My oven is on the blink and I want someone to come and look at it. I have asked around for recommebdations but no one knows anyone. Is there a directory of reliable people anywhere. I am in the North East. Thanks :beer:
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loft roft lining wet after new central heating installed!!
We had new central heating installed last week and had a condensing combi boiler fitted in the loft...last couple of nights I have had to go in the loft and noticed the interior linings all wet-I guess condensation caused my boiler installed in loft?? just wondering if this is ok-has anybody else had the same problem with…
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Push fit scale inhibitor leaking
Hi We have what looks like a "push fit" electolyte scale inhibitor immediatly after the stop tap. The area directly below always seems to be damp and today when i rubbed my hand around the joint it was wet. It looks like the push fit joint is leaking slightly. I was wondering why this might be and what the easiest way to…
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Hanging pictures on crumbly plaster walls!!
Does anyone have any suggestions how to hang pictures on my walls - trying to hammer in picture hooks results in chunks of plaster coming off!
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Installing a lock on a bedroom door
Anyone know how much it costs for installing a lock for a bedroom door? Looking for one where you can lock from inside and out using a key. Can locksmiths do this?
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lcd 40" - wall bracket - IS IT EASY ENOUGH TO INSTALL
What do u need to know?
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any where for cheap carpet ??????
any where for cheap carpet ??????
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Broken window? HELP!
My OH had to smash a pane in the door last night (old wooden one with 3 panes in), as we were locked out. It needs replacing urgently, what can we do? :rolleyes: Im currently saving money as in debt, so was thinking to try an glaze it ourselves, but we are clueless! Called a few places but they want around £80 and it will…
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sound proofing
is there a way to do it diy? if so how please if not how much would you be looking at for soundproofing what equates to an outdoor concrete shed that could be used for dogs, roughly first floor height, and about 3 foot wide, and about 4m length
