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'Kinetic' doorbells, any good, anyone got one?
In relation to my 'mains doorbells' thread while searching I have come across 'kinetic' doorbells. The sender/bell-push uses the energy provided by the user pushing the button to provide power, so...
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Recommendations for an induction hob please
We're planning for an induction hob in our refurbished kitchen. Three (preferred) or four 'zones'. Already got the correct pots and pans. Don't want a full hob+grill+oven, just the hob to drop into a...
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How do they work?
Got a set of Xmas lights. Gawd knows how they do them at the price. Blue and White. PS/controller gives a variety of programmes. Including flashing the blue and white alternately, or all on together....
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TRV replacement heads
Following a suggestion in here that thermostatic radiator valve heads can age and fail, I checked for availability and pricing on our 22 year old Mysons. It appears that these require a thread adapter...
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CH drain point leaking
It keeps dripping frequently. Redoing it up makes no difference. But why... do these things use O rings? NT
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Are there any 'all mains' doorbells at reasonable prices?
I'm after a doorbell (preferably one which has two or more sounders) which doesn't use batteries at all. I.e. both the button(s) and the sounders are mains powered. I don't even mind all that much if...
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Socket Back Box Screw Thread
I have removed a twin socket from its back box. When I came to fit the socket back in, I realised that one of the threaded lugs for securing the socket to the box has in the past has had the thread...
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New Aerial socket
Just getting around to changing plastic to brushed chrome for all the sockets and switches in kitchen. There is a TV Aerial outlet for a small TV. The signal is not great - Would I be better to use a...
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[ot] phone chargers
Hello, I bought an unbranded wall-wart to usb output charger from CPC, hoping to use it to charge my mobile phone or tablet (both are Samsung). When I connect either device using the original Samsung...
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OT: Maddie Case Solved?
This looks very suspicious; the photo matches to the photo fits are very close: What do you think? These brothers are rumoured to be involved in some *very* unsavoury practices...
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Wiring Regs.
Just putting in a fused spur off the ring main - only 6 inches away from existing double socket Carefully removed plaster next to double socket - all clear. Marked the position of new backbox for...
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'Star in a Jar' Fusion Reactor Works and Promises Infinite Energy
New tests verify that Germany's Wendelstein 7-X fusion energy device is on track to safely suspend plasma in magnetic fields.
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OT: Under-car access options
Hi all, Following on from the earlier thread on rotisseries, I have whittled down the options for workable access to the underside of vehicles to the following:- 1) Rotisserie 2) 2-post...
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Pin and strap hinge
My covered sideway has a very old door mounted on a pin and strap hinge. Somewhere over the decades/centuries the bottom fixing has worn to give significant play (a mm or 2 around the pin), leading to...
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Electric wheelchair - how far should it go on a charge?
A friend of mine has an electric wheelchair, it's a cheap Chinese one and i t has two lead acid batteries. He seems to want to buy some more batteries for it and I'm convinced he doe sn't need to as...
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