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Something runnunig on the combi when the flame isn't lit
Worcester Bosch. I just noticed that there is a fan or pump running when the boiler isn't lit and hasn't been doing CH for quite a while. That is, the radiator without a TRV is room temperature. Can't...
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Trying to identify & source a capacitor.
Just to begin, I am an ignoramus at almost everything electronic but I am aware of the dangers of handling undischarged capacitors. I am trying to identify a capacitor fitted to a 38w 2D fluorescent...
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Leaky water connector to washing machine
Hi, I'm trying to plumb in a washing machine and dishwasher from the same c old feed using a y piece very similar to this one The problem is that I keep getting a leak from the connection between the...
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BINDERS Password
shit.tank
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central heating pipe run arrangement
We have a 3 bedroom semi which still has the dreaded electric Econ7! I'd like to DIY install gas central heating using a combi boiler. 1001 questions but at the 'mo am looking at flow/rtn for the...
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Chair with a missing chunk
The arm rests on my elderly but extremely comfortable desk chair seem to be made of some sort of dense rubberised plastic, if such a thing exists. One of them has a moderate-sized chunk missing,...
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Replacing hinges on UPVC window
I need to replace the friction hinges on a top hung UPVC window as the old ones are worn and the sash is drafty. I could put them in the same place as the old hinges but I'm not entirely convinced...
 
Signs of the times..
Out of interest I registered to be kept informed of any news at 'Renewables UK' that was lodged with companies house.. Lot of director resignations last year, and now another ome.. Mr Jamieson who is...
 
OT: amplifying in-ear headphones?
I listen to music on my phone using the in-ear headphones but the max volume is (very) limited by the phone software, no online solutions work and I don't want to root my phone to over-ride the...
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Re: Ping Boiler Geoff ...
I had an Alpha, 28 iirc, and refurb'd the diverter with the internals kit. Didnt pose too many problems iirc,
 
AC / DC Light
At about 4:00am this morning I found myself wondering if a lightbulb would be brighter on DC than on AC at a given voltage. Any ideas?
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Re: Getting Paid
How about Paypal? Cheaper for a small business than cards or cheques?
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Tingle - possible cause? Floating Earth?
Hi all, I've recently had a consumer unit replaced in my flat, moving from cartridg e fuses to RCBOs. Following this, it looks like I may have an earth problem. While loading t he dishwasher, I was...
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Mortar for bedding a shower tray - mix and thickness?
I'm going to be fitting a B&Q "stone" rectangular shower tray soon - what mortar mix and thickness should I use? When I've installed shower bases before I've used silicone with one and mortar with the...
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Insulating beneath bedroom floorboards.
You could try some of that super foil stuff. one layer on the ceiling and one under the floor boards to still give plenty of ventilation. If you have underlay and carpet in the bedroom then possibly...
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