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Lights, ring mains and how they usually connect
A short introduction to how a wall switch and ceiling light are wired into the mains in a typical home
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Dealing with a stuck olive in a compression fitting
Quite often the olive – the sealing ring – in a compression fitting won’t come off the pipe. Here’s a practical way to resolve what would otherwise be a bit of a problem!
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Introduction to a gas-fired hot water system
A brief overview of the common ways gas-fired hot water and central heating systems work. We explore the ‘S’ and ‘Y’ systems, direct and indirect heating.
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The essential tools for DIY
A list of the essential DIY tools, along with some that are just useful to have or will make a few more jobs possible.
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Why we should use the right fuse in a plug top and make sure they’re correctly rated
In the UK fuses for plug tops are available in 3, 5 and 13 Amps. What’s it mean and why is it important to use the right one
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A look into drains
A little understanding of how effluent and rainwater are removed from a home is no bad thing. Here’s a short review of the two systems, what to look out for and why.
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Fixing a woodscrew that won’t hold anymore
We’ve all had it: a screw that’s lost its grip on the wood it is meant to be screwed into. There’s a quick and easy fix for this – and here’s how.
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Some of the equipment we use
A little about some of the more specialised measuring equipment we use here at ECO central.
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Bending central heating pipe, how to
A short introduction to bending copper pipe, the tools needed and how it’s done