How to turn off the gas supply
What you need
A wrench
It’s good to know where your gas shut-off valve is, in the case of a gas leak or fire.
Step 1
Find it… The valve can be found in a whole number of places depending on the sort of building you live in, so look around. Usually the valve is outside, often near the gas meter – it could be in a sealed box or on an external pipe. It will look like a nut or adjustable end in the pipe. If you live in an apartment then it could be located in a shared hallway in an enclosed box or cabinet inside, or in a utility area within your flat.
Step 2
Use the wrench to turn the valve a quarter either way – this will close the valve and turn off the gas. Easy! If you find that the valves is stuck or not moving, then try the other direction. If this doesn’t work then call in an expert as the valve may be damaged and might need replacing - not something you should do unless you’re a qualified technician.
You’ll also find that there will be a valve on the gas pipe going to each gas-powered appliance. This is usually a hand-adjustable valve, turn the valve a quarter clockwise. Test the appliance to see if it still has gas to ensure it is definitely off.
How to change a fuse in a plug
What you need
A new fuse (make sure it is the correct rating, check the appliance for guidance)
Screwdriver
Step 1
Unplug the appliance from the socket and turn it over so you can see the heads of the screws. Use a medium size screwdriver and undo the screws, turning them ANTI-CLOCKWISE. Once you have removed all 3 (or sometimes 2) turn the plug over to the top side and lift off the top half, be a bit careful to stop the fuse and pins dropping out.
Step 2
The fuse is situated inbetween 2 clips that link 2 pins together. Carefully unplug the dead fuse from the brass tops of the 2 pins, being careful not to pull the pins out of the bottom of the plug case. Clip in the new fuse (doesn’t matter which way), then replace the top half of the plug onto the bottom half. It will clip together nicely, make sure you don’t catch any of the wires between the plug casings as this can damage the wires, don’t force it!
Place the screws into the holes on the bottom of the plug and use the screwdriver to screw them back in (CLOCKWISE), until tight. Now test it!
If it’s still not working…
If you find it doesn’t work then check the connections and try the fuse in a different appliance that your know is working. The plug could also be dead or damaged, you can also test the plug by putting it onto an appliance you know works (with a working fuse) to see if the fault lies with the plug or the appliance.
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