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Plywood cutting
I had some plywood sheet cut to size in B&Q a couple of years ago and the cut edges were quite splintery and ragged - a not very sharp blade, I think and the operator almost said as much. It didn't...
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Boiler Service, then dripping overflow.
I had my boiler serviced the other day (Potterton Performa 24). Since then I noticed that the overflow is dripping (cold) and the pressure is high (3 bar), so I've called the guy who serviced it back....
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Interesting article on wind turbines
US-centric, but applies to wind turbines in general. Looks at factors such as location, blade strength, mechanical stresses, height, the cost of building and shipping turbines, the economics of wind...
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OT; Thunderbird
Hi Any knowledgeable people on Thunderbird out there? Three problems; There is a folder marked All Mail which now contains 44,000 odd messages. I've run a filter to delete any over 30 days old, but...
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wagobox
Would it be legal to extend a 6mm T&E cable with a Wagobox if the box is under the floorboards? There seem to be differing opinions out there. TIA
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Pressure washer reloaded
When I was 14 I could used better grammar than this bimbo. Good Afternoon Steve Thank you for your email. We are sorry to hear about your Pressure Washer but unfortunately, we no longer manufacture...
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OT: Desk occupancy sensors
The company I work for is planning to fit every desk in the office with a desk occupancy sensor. This appears to be an battery-powered under-desk PIR sensor (similar to those used in security lights)...
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OT Windows 10
My PC, running Windows 7, suddenly is offering me a free upgrade to Windows 10 when it comes out. I understand from Googling it, they are trying to get over the bad publicity with Windows 8. I know...
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Replacing ceiling boards.
Our living room ceiling has some fairly ugly artex on it. Rather than scrape it off, I think I want to just replace it. I'm trying to decide whether to pull the old ones down, or to put new boards...
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Ot Run on Greek banks
Begining of the end? DEBT-STRICKEN Greece could be forced out of the Eurozone unless it reaches a last-ditch deal with its creditors, it was warned today.
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Noise insulation.
I know this has been done before.... We have a door in what was an exterior cavity wall giving access to an annexe and our lodger. There is a separate exterior door so the internal one is currently...
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Odd elec socket in France
Came across this odd socket in a bedroom in a recently-built hotel in Provence. Anyone know what it's for? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10969499/odd-french-socket.jpg
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Unique level indicator
I'm quite proud of this item and its sheer accuracy, for getting anything level in two dimensions. It is designed to be used to repeatedly level an object, rather than be used for levelling a variety...
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How do I change my newlec door entry code???
The flat never came with a manual so I don't know how to change it. Anyone got any idea? Not sure what model it is but says nlvkbwhn on the back
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82mm waste for toilet
Hi, I am fitting a new toilet and hope to conceal the (previously boxed in) waste piping underfloor. Problem is that there is insufficient headroom for 110mm; but I have noted that 82mm waste piping...
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