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Source for 8-bar water pressure-relief valve
Following on from the "What's this dripping pipe" thread a couple of weeks ago... I've got a weeping 8-bar pressure relief valve on the cold water inlet to a megaflow hot water cylinder, and I want to...
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Weird tale: Touchpad/Trackpad
I don't feel like testing the patience yet again of the UK homebuilt ng by serial OTness, so I'll inflict this here. I've got a really nice Lenovo X201 laptop from ebay that I would like to make my...
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OT:Sungold tomatoes
Does anyone know why you can't get these from supermarkets any more. Loads of seeds, plants to grow yourself (I guess that's the diy connection), but no shops *anywhere* selling them. Thank god we...
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Central heating remote control
Ok, so British Gas have got Hive and Scottish Power (who currently supply our gas and electric) have got Scottish Power Connect. Has anyone got one of these systems? How good/bad are they? I don't...
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Plastic fencing
Has anyone here used, or had any experience of, vinyl fencing? I want to run a traditional picket fence (straight top, plain caps, nothing fancy) across the bottom of my garden and I'm tempted by the...
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sealing plywood edges
I am re-flooring a farm trailer with 3/4" WBP plywood. Inevitably this will be exposed to sunshine and rain. Is attempting to seal the edges worth while and, if so, how? Also how much expansion gap to...
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OT: Very strange
Email is not working this evening... In fact stopped several hours ago. - ISP is PlusNet - Web/internet access seems ok. - tried to receive emails from two separate PCs, both wired - nothing - tries...
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wood routers
Is there any problem using a plunge router as a non-plunge one? I don't know what to buy. Bill
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Best chemical metal
Helping a mate build his race engine and there's a buggered thread on the water pump in the aluminium block. Someone's had a thrash at it in the past with a drill and tap so there's not enough...
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Heavy attic door
My heavy attic door is held up by a slightly insecure spring catch, which can be opened from below by a hook on the end of a pole. I'm worried that the door might break free and swing down, possibly...
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BBQ
We are looking to replace our 2 burner gas BBQ sometime soon. Our price range is £80 to £110. Can anyone make a recommendation? Thank you
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Do people still repair TV's
I have a relatively new Samsung LCD TV (LE32 R8) It has started 'freezing' or going to black screen mid viewing ..... Is it worth me taking this in for repair, or modern TV's though of as disposable...
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Glass kitchen splashbacks
Anyone done these? Seems 6mm toughened is standard, usually spray painted on reverse and attached with mirror adhesive. Allowing a few mm for expansion on dimensions. Looking for a supplier/...
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Shed bearers overhang - how much?
Here's a poser - possibly for the decking experts: Outside, non critical application. How deep joists do you reckon would be good for a 2ft unsupported overhang (is that a cantilever??) at one end of...
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OT How They Dug the Victoria Line
Not DIY but bound to be of interest to some here The inside story of the construction of the London Undergrounds Victoria Line. (1969)
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