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gents wristwatch ?
Anyone recommend a reasonably priced one which is radio-controlled and solar powered ? Other gimmicks not necessary. Jim Hawkins
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Blows occasional fuse
Heavy duty dust extractor. Single phase motor. Every now and then it blows a fuse on start up but when fuse is replaced it will start and stop ok for another few days. Is this likely to be just motor...
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Interesting: Greenland glacier sets new speed record
Gives new meaning to the term 'glacial'. The Jakobshavn glacier in Greenland is retreating at a speed of 2 meters _per hour_ according to a study: speed-record/ FWIW: I'm not persuaded either way...
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4 way junction box that's like a ceiling rose?
As header... ...in that instead of putting several wires into one terminal, there are several connectors per terminal each with it's own screw clamp. Cos i'd prefer that.
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Under-floor insulation and cables
I've been collecting solid sheets of insulation to insulate the cellar ceiling under my kitchen floor, and have got enough to start fitting it. However, I have cables running between and through the...
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10 years ago
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How do you cut sheeps-wool loft insulation?
How do you cut sheeps-wool loft insulation? 100mm Thermafleece loft insulation to be precise. Large scissors are stopped dead. A Stanley Knife just scrapes small lumps from the surface. Even a...
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Toshiba laptop USB ports both dead
Yet another computer problem! Wifey has a Toshiba Satellite C650 laptop with two USB ports, which both suddenly died earlier today. Much browsing and experimenting, with zero result. Things I've tried...
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Alternatives to ThermFLOW from McDonald
I've recently been having some issues with a ThermFLOW 210 hot water cylind er. The cylinder has developed a leak and my plumber has had to strip the insulation (metal case and lagging) to identify...
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10 years ago
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Cement / mortar keeping and setting time
Around 6 years ago I bought a couple of bags of ready mixed mortar and at the same time I bought a bag of cement. Both have been kept in a hut and also in double plastic bags, both open as they have...
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10 years ago
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OT: What is the story with with this jonathon/judith/whatever cross posting waste of oxygen?
Easy enough to kill file, but was wondering has someone poked this troll with a DIY shaped stick to attract them here?
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Stainless steel hot water cylinders
My old vented indirect copper cylinder has started to leak around the immersion heater boss so its time for a replacement. I am thinking of going for a stainless steel one but as I live in Kent which...
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10 years ago
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Using wiring for attic light socket as plug socket?
Currently got wiring in the attic that runs a light. Originally just a pull switch and bulb/holder but I've replaced with strip light. However, what I want to do now is have plug socket up there. Is...
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Improvement on mortar for valley/gulley tiles ?
Still ongoing problems with the valley on my roof. I have clambered on and managed to stick some metalised gaffer tape over 2 cracked tiles, and run some along the obvious places where the mortar was...
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10 years ago
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For those in danger of flooding
Watching the news everyone seems to be saying 'no one knows how bad it will get' This is bollocks. Look at the website and check the pulse of water coming downstream in YOUR river system, and the...
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OT: CC/GW - Met Office and the recent extreme weather
A 4m44s clip from yesterday. A woman from the Met Office gives the latest picture on current weather events. One notable absentee is any mention of the current thermopause.
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