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OT there's a gas pipe running through our drain!
We've had some problems with our drains I got a drain cleaning expert in and he sent a camera down - there's a bright yellow gas pipe going right through our drain pipe at right angles! Drain man says...
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Replace partitioned hard disk with SSD
The too-frequent Win10 updates are now taking ages to install and most of the time my hard disk light is on, and not even flashing and task manager shows 100% disk activity. I suppose this could be a...
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OT: Nuclear ships part II
"The UK has launched a consultation on proposed regulations for nuclear-powered ships that would enable UK-flagged vessels to use the power source and international vessels to visit its ports. "The UK...
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Rechargeable AAA batteries for DECT phones
There was a discussion in this group a while ago about the best type and brand of rechargeable batteries for DECT phone handsets. I believe Eneloop was recommended as a good brand. Is there anything...
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Li-ion battery charging
Whilst searching online for a replacement for a Dyson vacuum battery, I noticed that several of the sites suggested that when recharging, it is best to let the battery cool first. I haven't come...
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Einstein Quotes -- Day 1229
The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination. --Albert Einstein It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. --Albert Einstein Peace cannot be kept by...
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So, what tools would you send?
Sprog 2 is off to uni in the autumn... so what basic tool kit would you send with a student today in the hope of allowing them to be vaguely useful in the face of some hands on maintenance being...
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Anyone got one of these drill drivers?
Mac Allister MSDD18-Li-2 18V 1.5Ah Li-Ion Cordless Drill Driver (873FX) Or comments on it? Order online at Screwfix.com. Compact drill driver featuring a 2-speed, all-metal gearbox with reverse...
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Disposing of a mobile phone
Old mobile. Daughter used it as an alarm clock for the last year (don't ask...), stayed plugged in to power the whole time. Now it suddenly died - battery won't charge at all. Won't turn on. Tried...
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OT Plusnet Mobile Rant
Very happy with my Plusnet Broadband, they have a deal on mobile that would double the data and be slightly cheaper than GiffGaff. Sounds a no brainer. Except that it turns out they do *not* support...
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What is the point of 'smart' meters
I eventually had a samrt meter installed in March, only because it was the only way to get an EV charging point installed - long story. I just have had an email from SSE asking for a gas meter reading...
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Ping RDS
I recently broke the bridge link on a favoured pair of reading glasses. Specsavers were initially willing to fit my old lens to new frames and took money from my wife to supply same. Shortly after, I...
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Security light powered from mains adaptor instead of batteries.
Security light powered from mains adaptor instead of batteries. I wish to power an outside security light, for an elderly neighbour, from a mains adaptor instead of batteries. After adding a DC jack &...
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Given that I rufuse to spend money on computing..
Is there any free way of getting deleted photos back from my C drive ? ...
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Gas-tight fittings
Gentlemen, There's a system of joining under-pressure gas/air pipes which involves no PTFE tape nor sealing compound nor gasket. The sealing principle relies solely on a mushroom-shaped dome seating...
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