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Solar Power
"For the first time ever, the amount of electricity demanded by homes and businesses in the afternoon on Saturday was lower than it was in the night, because solar panels on rooftops and in fields cut...
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tap tail connection fitting worry
Not a plumber. Mother's dripping kitchen tap, agreed to replace it. bought a nice £35 screwfix replacement mixer tap. Removed the old one including copper tap tails which of which the 15mm end went...
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Connecting large loads
Hi All, Back in the olden days (70s), it was considered good practice to connect things like water heaters and washing machines using an SFCU rather than via a 13A Plug. My new dishwasher states it...
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This seems effective and green.
It seems to run 24/7 and has done so far as I know, for at least 2+ years, but what do the experts think? We are staying just a short walk away from the installation.
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Sealing render for decorating
Hi all, A pal of mine has bought a garage. The interior walls are comprised of breeze blocks with a smooth overcoat of render. We'd like to brighten up the interior with some brilliant white emulsion,...
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making a robot arm out of cardboard and syringes
Redirecting...
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Emailing bank details
I am trying to set up a direct debit with my water company, South West Water. The method they provide seems to me insecure. Initially, their website directed me to fill in an on-line form giving your...
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Metric thread - pitch
All through the Screwfix and Toolsatan website there are many examples of metric bolts and nuts but they never seem to specify the pitch. Wikipedia article: suggests there are course and fine threads....
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He got his tools back
I wonder what he did with the free set of tools he was given as a replacement? An electrician who had his £200 tools sold for £1 in a Cardiff cat charity shop has them returned.
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Wickes Dakota kitchen
Anyone even considering buying a Wickes Dakota kitchen (after my scathing reviews of the door finish quality ...) The plinths do not match the units and doors. They come in a different white textured...
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Looking for a pressure switch or 12 volt pump with a pressure switch
I'm looking for a replacement for the water feed pump on our little boat. The 'standard' marine ones from Jabsco are a ridiculous price as are the spares for the worn out one that I have so I'm...
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Lawn aeration
Gardening magazines seem to like the idea of lawn aeration. My small domestic lawn has never had such treatment in the 30 years I have lived here, and I am wondering if it is worth doing. Has anybody...
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Skimming Brake drums
I need to get a set of brake drums (8" not huge ones) There is a lip inside each and need to get rid of this before I install new shoes, and reassemble Anybody know of anywhere in S.Wales that does...
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[Power] Germans convert decommissioned coal mine into pumped-storage generator
"In the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, a coal mine will close in 2018. Aging coal infrastructure, low wholesale power prices, and a move away from the highly polluting power source all make...
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Can you get any closer to the steering wheel?
FFS. And yes I am back in the white van that had the passenger side wing mirror fall off when I pressed a button by accident. The apprentice has fixed it....
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