TRAUMA!!!!!!!

The fridge mains electric failed again after just 2 years. It’s a specialist job, not one I can fix myself. Thursday 26 June, the much awaited fridge repair man was due to visit us having repeatedly phoned him for almost a week. We thought it a good idea to remove the cream carpet to avoid any damage; however, it revealed a wet patch at the base of one of the kitchen units. A quick investigation revealed a leaking water pump. No, it wasn't just a leaky fitting requiring tightening but water pulsating out of the pump body. The pump was knackered! (techno speak)

I hoped luck would be on our side and the fridge man would have one in his van- no such luck, naturally!

The fridge job went quite well with a spent fuse replaced on the control pcb and the element replaced without completely withdrawing the fridge from the housing. John, the repair man, seemed to be able to work by feel at the rear of the fridge.

Cost so far, £135 and still a new pump to sort. Di scanned the internet and yes, many available at about £45 but none near enough to collect. So there was nothing else for it but to phone the nearest caravan dealer about 20 miles away near Darlington. They had just one at £80, beggars can’t be choosers, get in the car and collect it!

It was the correct model and fitted into the existing pipe work without modification..

Peace restored, fridge working, hot and cold water, loo flushing again!