Recent content by Jakki

Thanks for the info WorthFlorida. Our, central heating uses an oil burner, but all other appliances in the ohsue are electrically powered. We don't use a dishwasher but we have a washing machine for the clothes. ALl i can see in the inside of that is the inside of the drum. Can't see the...

Since we moved house we've had to replace our kettle about every 12 months. The amount of limescale that builds up on the element is incredible. I've never seen anything like it. The speed it builds up in the bottom of the kettle you just wouldn't believe. I know it's caused by hard water...

...good film, but maybe about 30 minutes too long?

Thanks buddy. Well explained. Even I can follow that. :)

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Thanks fitter.... I haven't been able to sketch a drawing. I'm not very technically minded. Seems to be working fine in the meantime

Thanks for sharing that link. That sugru product looks like the solution!

It seems to just happen now on very sunny days

I think this is any easy fix? Does the stop cock just need some kind of minor adjustment? There's a small continuous flow leaking from the toilet water tank down into the toilet bowl. It's small, but steady. I think it has something to do with the stop cock not closing a valve correctly. Any...

I have a worn out laptop charger cable where the wiring inside is exposed. I keep wrapping it up with pvc tape to cover up the damaged area, but after a couple of weeks the insulating tape slides out of position to re-expose the damaged area and the wires. See pic attached. Is there any way of...

I think Zoolander is still a great watch. We watched it a few months back and still found it very funny. Hasn't aged yet anyway. :D

Quick question about the water tank that is being heated by roof solar panels... Is it normal for it to make loud gurgling noises as it heats up? Once the sun has been shining for a while and the panels begin to get to work the tank makes occasional very load noises. Maybe every 15 minutes or...