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Using a BBQ near an oil tank
How far away is considered 'safe'? Favourite site for the traditional charcoal BBQ is about six feet away from the domestic oil tank. Would that be safe or silly?
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OT: diesel injector question
About 10 months ago my son took his van to a garage who charged him £2k+ to replace all 4 injectors. The fault recurred and he has just had all 4 injectors replaced again (at a different garage...
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Underground water tank
I'm looking to get some guidance from fellow members of the forum in an are a where I don't have much experience viz the DIY construction of an undergr ound concrete water tank. The tank is for...
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DIY Glass kiln - 'singing' contactors
HI All Finally got some power applied to the DIY glass fusing kiln that I was seeking advice on a few months ago. Gave up waiting for the electrician to call - and laid in the wiring myself (following...
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Chimney construction
I'm in the process of boarding out some attic rooms in a Victorian terrace. I'm going into the alcoves either side of the chimneys. At floor level, the chimney stacks seem to have been built with a...
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Bandsaw - Anyone want a BIGGER than average one ?
The clear out continues, I've put this 'little' band saw one eBay Eventually I'll get the place tidy !!!!! Andrew...
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Sandtex reacting to Polyfilla
Has anyone any good ideas why Sandtex exterior paint is reacting to the Polyfilla (and Wickes readymix filler) I've used to fill cracks, and what I can do about it (other than the obvious - stop using...
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Is this deemed "accessible"
I have two gas ovens/grills to fit. a GasSafe man is doing the gas work. I am sorting out the electrics. According to installation instructions, the gas grill/ovens come with a 13A plug on a flying...
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Electrical installation question for inset hobs and 2 ovens.....
Right, We are changing the range cooker to: a 6 gas ring hob which has a 13A cable and plug to power the gas ignition system. 2 seperate gas single ovens/grills. (these are fully gas for the grill and...
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Spare shed roof materials
Impetuously I bought roofing material to redo my 12' x 12' shed. 4 x 2's, 8 x 4 1/2" sheets, felt, glue. But I think the shed is likely to be beyond repair. I'm likely to just buy a new 10x8....
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Old chainsaw oil - usable?
I found a plastic container of Oregon chainsaw oil in my shed. I'd guess it is at least 20yrs old. Any reason I shouldn't use it?
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screw size 24tpi
Hello, I'm looking for a replacement screw for a toy car. The toy could be from the 1970s if that's relevant. Sorry to mix my units, but the diameter of the screw is 3mm and the length is 8mm if you...
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Enclosing telephone cable join
I need to run a new cable for the external part of my telehone cable. I can't replace it all due to it being routed where I cannot get at it. I intend using some of those gel filled squeeze on...
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External backups
I need a new external backup system for my Windows laptop. I'm thinking of something like an external terabyte drive connected to the laptop via USB2 (or possibly via the LAN?). Hardware and software...
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XP Mode in W7 [OT in uk.d-i-y]
A lot has been written about the end of security updates for Windows XP, and the possible (or likely, depending on who you ask) security risks if you continue to use XP. It is also claimed that if you...
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