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Replace halogen with led
I would like to replace a 50watt GU10 halogen light on a desk light with the equivalent led, or even a energy saving bulb. If I was to get the led bulb would I need anything else for the light to work...
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lidl motion sensor
Would this be suitable to fix to a normal 60 watt light fitting? http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-9952C606-5B0101B4/www_lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=9288...
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How do I insulate under a flat roof?
I've got a "chalet-style" semi-detached house with ~30% flat-roof: How do I insulate under the flat roof? From inside the loft, the space under the flat-roof can be accessed. The 5"x2" joists continue...
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OT Large solar PV panel installation
http://www.britishgas.co.uk/smarter-living/create-energy/record-breaking-solar-installation.html
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10 years ago
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panel options for single radiator replacement?
Hi All we are redecorating the 'master bedroom'(!), which will include replacing the old CH radiator which sits under the window. This is currently a single panel radiator (ie. with no fins) approx...
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Old stuff ..
I have in my posession, an Atari 8 bit 800xl and disc drive 5.25 inch and a printer interface that all work, and some cart games. The ideal use for an analogue tv. Free to anyone. needs to be...
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10 years ago
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Comparing LED and incandescent light bulb output
I have just bought my first mains powered LED light bulb, as you can now get reasonably powerful one for less that £10. (An Integral 10.5w bulb from Amazon at £8.55) So before I made the purchase I...
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OT extreme modelling.
Not quite DIY but worth a look. There are a few videos on utube showing the construction. 5 years in the making and made entirely out of manilla folders, including working parts.
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10 years ago
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Those with an interest in the TV broadcast side of things...
May find this snoop around a now defunct analogue Tx interesting: (warning, features strong aussie accents!) Ever wondered how they transmit your TV signal? David Kilpatrick from TXAustralia takes us...
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10 years ago
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Price of 60W incandescent bulb?
What, approximately, was the ordinary price of a 60 watt 240 volt pearl bay onet-fitting domestic incandescent-filament 1000-hour nominal life common-s hape light bulb, as found in almost all UK homes...
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OT Bit of humour.
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Re: Right angle drilling revisited
I got one from Aldidl a couple of years ago and had never used it. As it was rough as f*** I'd stripped it and put in some decent grease. Today, moving a batten holder along 1 joist, I'd got the 12V...
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10mm Push Fit fitting
I have a water based flush system on my boat trailer ... using 10mm push fit fittings. (supplied with Indespension boat trailer) One of the 3 way equal Tees has broken. (need to get a spare)...
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Re: Windmills in Winter ...
Arfa Daily formulated on Monday : I understand a modification is in the pipeline, to add a cranking handle at ground level to allow them to be turned by hand lol
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Just how wrong the press can get the details
Looking at the tyre fire at Sherburn in Elmet, the reports vary from 15,000 tyres, to 1,000 tons, to 1,000 tyres. There was even a report I read of 100,000 tyres.
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