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Push fit plumbing
I am about to replace a mixer tap the old one has been plumbed in with 15mm push fit fittings see below; The new one has flexible tails, so just a case of cutting the pipes at some convenient point...
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Bonding rubber to rubber
Is there a glue or some other way to bond sheet rubber to sheet rubber? This is not as kinky as it sounds. The sort of rubber I'm thinking about is the sort in CV joint gaiters, and the joint needs to...
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Friction brake on patio doors.
How does this work? In my last house I opened the french doors and pushed the handle down and this locked in the open position. Dont know how it worked, I think German doors. In this house nothing...
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OT: Water RESISTANT iphone
So Apple are just announcing their latest phone will be water RESISTANT. When do we get waterproof ones? I hardly ever take my phone with me incase it rains. And no I don't have an apple one and never...
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Diesel electric bus question
As I understand it, it is illegal to leave your engine running when you vacate the driving seat. The idea being concerns at the vehicle taking off on its own, driverless. These modern diesel electric...
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So what is this?
I know that it is a 30mm by 4mm glass capusle with some electronics inside it. But other than that I have no idea. http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/images/2/2f/Wtf1.jpg
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House electrics question
I'm planning the rewiring of my late mother's 1960's bungalow, that we will eventually move into (it will be done professionally, not by me). At present it has an overhead TT supply and an old CU with...
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3D Drawing
I have long had problems with delivery times from one of my main suppliers. I have now decided that, with a complete rethink of the designs, I could make my products by 3D printing. However, that...
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OT (not an apprentice, but...)
My friend, a few months back, employed a young chap for general work around the hanger. He was willing, but needed to be given clear instructions for most of his duties. When told to sweep the hanger...
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Crap USB charging socket!
Just happened to see this whilst looking for something else. Apart from having a pretty poor power source you wouldn't believe the earthing omission!. This socket was sent to me for analysis when it...
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Door binding on frame - why?
About 12 months ago a mate fitted 4 new decent quality interior doors for us. He is brilliant with wood, I'm not. For the past week one of the doors has been binding slightly on the casing. The casing...
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Looking for a bit holder like one I have already
I have a really nice little 'snap in' bit holder for hex bits that I use in my cordless drill. I want to get a couple more the same but I can't find any nearly as good at the moment. I have posted...
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How Waterproof are Fish Tank Heaters?
I am making a cylindrical nickel plating tank as I find that the bucket I usually use often isn't deep enough - currently need to plate some 27" shafts. So I've made up a 30" length of 160 mm...
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New ballcock question
While tying up the plastic ballcock arm in the loft, I rather stupidly snapped it. I went out and got a brass one, which seems to be a much stronger replacement, so no big deal. However, the new one...
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28W 2D fluorescent tube starter, bulb or ballast problem
My 28W 2D fluorescent bulkhead lamp began flickering for prolonged periods before starting, a few weeks (maybe months) ago. It finally stopped working altogether the other day. I took out the bulb and...
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