johnycarper

I hope that someone out there can help me with a tap problem,we have a mono bloc tap the type where it is just a lever top that turns it on and then side to side to change the water temp..It is leaking out the top and having got the top off inside there is what looks like a plastic cog that does not turn but I cannot tighten or loosen it,anyone have any ideas. Thanks, John

Thanks for the replies and I have now started to get other quotes as I believe axa are expensive and try to leave it too late to force you into renewing with them

Just wondered and I know every home is different but we have just had this year house insurance come through from axa and they want 740 euros,we have a longere,gite and lake with liability cover for the anglers. I just wondered if anyone with a similar set up pays a lot less, Thanks, John..

Thanks for that now just got to work out which box to buy.

If I buy a free sat box and replace the sky box I have at present will I need to move the sat dish as its on a long pole above the house and not one for me to move.. Thanks, John

No never registered as we got the card very easily and did not need any help.so its a trip to the office and we can register at the same time. Thanks for your help its always appreciated. John

Thanks Norman, Slight problem when I put my social number in it comes up not recognized,is the form you mention the blue one ,as I cannot get my number to work I guess a trip to the office will be needed. John

I am sure someone on here as usual will guide me in the correct direction,my wife has lost her carte vital and before we go ques in la mans for a new one can anyone advise if its possible to get replacements on line.I have trolled through the sites but cannot see or understand all of it. Thanks for your help, John

Hi Dave, Thanks for the link have used it and it is really good solved all my problems.thanks for your help. John

Thanks for that it was the second problem so hopefully this will so rt it out. Thanks again.

Can someone please tell me a simple way to send photos that I can reduce as I find its taking ages to send photos straight from our cameras,with window xp it was easy but not managed to find an easy way with windows 8..

Just a thought i had a feeling that someone told me the plug in ones don't work if your power goes through a rcd box as it cuts the signal. Anyone know if this is true, John

Thanks Guys but not being a techy person and if you were buying again which one do you think is best to get,it needs to be able to work for the whole length of house. Thanks.

I am sorry as this must have been covered before but cannot see it,the problem we have is we have just purchased a lap top and due to the live box being one end of house and we want to us e it the other end we cannot pick up a signal.Our tower computer is plugged straight into the live box so no problem,is there anything you can buy in France to boost the signal through at least 4 thick walls. Thanks, John.

Had a call from orange on Friday and I was as usual about to say no thanks i don't need to change your phone package I have already,when she offered a professional package.To get to the point it seems to be exactly what I have now except just one line and not two like we have now to get the free calls,and all for 35 euros..I ask several times for her to confirm that I will still receive what I have now and it is,so if you are a registered business it might be worth a call if your paying more. Hope it helps someone, John

Thanks all,we do not need any low income money handouts as we are lucky to have a good fishing and gite business,I just wondered what the difference was between the uk and here. All have a good day.

Hello, Can you tell me how I find out about the different times for the hc periods,I am getting the new bills and it does not show any times just says I am on "tarif bleu".. I was told its 10.30pm to 6.30 am here but am starting to wonder if this is incorrect. Thanks

Not sure this is the correct place but as I reach 60 next month and have been paying my taxes here in France for 7 years what do we get if anything.What I mean in the uk we would get free eye tests ,winter fuel allowance and a few other things is there anything similar here in France. Thanks

Hello, i am sure this has been covered before but cannot find what I would like to know,I have a standard sky box and a free sat card.what I would like to do is just upgrade and pay for the football channels as my team (Bournemouth)have been promoted so more chance of seeing them live is it possible to upgrade a free sat card..i just wanted some advice before I phone sky and start to get the hard sell conversations. Thanks. John .

Hi Guys, Thanks for the answers and clarification as that's what I had been told but its always good to have it confirmed. John

Can anyone advise what the law is in France as far as selling your house privately and then going through an agent.What I would like to know is if I sell the business through an add I have placed can the agents try and claim they want commission. Hope this makes sense, John

Hi Andy, Yes seen them there but usually in small bags I get through about 20kg in a couple of months here very hungry birds. John

Does anyone know where I can order or buy sunflower hearts in bulk for the birds,I prefer the shelled ones as less mess.I usually get mine in the uk an friends bring them over but running low due to increased feeding with the snow.I get dozens of birds on the feeders and don't want to let them down. Thanks. John

Thanks for the replies and I did try the link but as soon as the football commentaries start they cut you off and a recorded message saying problems or it could be contractual and I have a proxy server so I think it must be something with the internet and their license..

Can anyone tell me if its possible to tune in local radio stations in the uk on sky free sat,i want to tune into radio solent so I can listen to the football as the bbc site blocks you when the footie starts.I have the original sky box. Thanks, John