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Diamond saw blades
I'm faced with cutting some quartz/ply-backed worktops ( 12mm + 26mm ) shortly, and a 150mm diamond circular saw blade is recommended. The manufacturers also suggest a diamond bladce for an angle...
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Samsung TV psu
Just a note for those that care .. Have had 3 Samsung LCD TVs fail recently (2 mine 1 of parents) ... all out of warranty, in each case the PSU has failed. Also in each case it has been the capacitors...
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Security lights
Apologies if this has been mentioned before. It has just been brought to my notice that Wilko are supplying a new range of security lighting, As some of these maybe fitted in the bathroom I wonder if...
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[OT] Surrounded by a forcefield?
Recently we have been having lots of Internet connection issues. We have available to use: Virginmedia cable 3 3G Vodafone 3G EE 4G We find that when VM cable goes off, so too does Vodafone. Sometimes...
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The 'No.2' bus
Does it have a toilet on board, or even several, I wonder! (like the graphics on the side). The UK's first bus powered entirely by human and food waste goes into service between Bristol and Bath.
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Opinions of bes.co.uk for plumbing supplies
BES ( seem quite good on price for plumbing supplies - basically copper pipe and fittings - but I have not bought from them before. Anyone have experience with them and would care to express an...
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mortar with stronger adhesion
Can anyone recommend a suitable stronger adhesive than ordinary cement pug to re fix an exterior step which consists of a standard 450mm square slab cemented to a concrete block base? The problem...
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wetroom heating - only a towel rail?
I have a new wetroom downstairs. Dimensions are 1.5x2.9x2.6. Was planning t o have towel radiator of 500 x 1600 but not sure that will be enough in win ter. Have looked at past posts and opinion about...
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Plaguey capacitors on PC mainboard.
I know there are some people with good electronics knowledge here, so I thought I'd ask. I've a Dell PC, maybe 8 years old. I don't want to throw it out, because it's 64-bit, and I'm a bit short of...
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Shop cyclone
Saw this post: I currently just hook up to a vac ... has anyone made such a cyclone in UK ,, be interested what parts you found suitable. DIY Dust/Wood Chip Collector: This is a super easy way to...
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Webcam access
Have you changed the default username and password on yours? http://www.insecam.cc/cam/bycountry/GB/
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Outdoor security lights
I have three outdoor security lights that are becoming very tatty. I am looking to replace them, how about LED versions, are they reliable and what is a good make/source please?
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T4 Tubes Life Expectancy
Hi all I have been seriously disappointed with some Eterna fittings that I installed for under cabinet kitchen lighting. There are five separate fittings, two pairs using the supplied link lead and...
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Worx circular saw?
I saw one of these on a TV ad the other day - a rather bizarre hybrid of a circular saw and an angle grinder. Can't quite decide whether it's the best idea since sliced bread or an extraordinary...
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CPC SDS drill
Is this likely to be any good: 33 quid. Another website says it's 3.6kg, so not quite the usual cheapo SDS lump. I don't have an urgent need for an SDS as such, but my current mains drill decided to...
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