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No volts
Ah, knickers, volts gone off again. The other week it was no water for two days.
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2D lamp LED replacement
Hi, I have two 16W CFL 2D 4 pin lamp fittings [1] in my office. The other night one of them went "phut" and went out. As both lamps work (switched them around, one still works) I *assume* that it's...
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2 years ago
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Under cabinet G4 halogen lamp replacement
Please see that attached files. I think it's G4 halogen lamp. It seems old or something. I can't figure out how to replace the entire lamp as the glass and thing holding glass is missing. I did some...
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2 years ago
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Supporting wall removal
Hi, I am after some advice as I am a first time DIYer and am keen to do as much of the work as I can without compromising the structural integrity of my home. I am wanting to remove a 3 meter...
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2 years ago
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Fixing crack in central heating oil tank.
I have a plastic central heating oil tank which has developed a thin crack where the curved top meets a horizontal surace about half way down. The tank is not leaking. Can anyone recommend a product...
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Hi,could anyone identify that fireplace for me please?
Hi.I’m trying to identify that fireplace surround,anyone got an idea please?
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Ripples in vinyl runner
My wife bought 5m of heavy duty (advertised as such anyway) vinyl runner from Ebay and it has lots of ripples. Tried walking on it several times and it is a bit flatter but I don't think it is ever...
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2 years ago
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Dripping tap
The quarter-turn Bristan ceramic insert hot-water tap in the bathroom basin has had a slight drip for ages. One odd thing is that the tap lever has a bit of play in it so that it can be moved slightly...
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2 years ago
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OT: Room to Improve
Channel 5 is currently showing various episodes of this Irish programme: <>It is interesting to observe the dynamics of the relationship between architect, client and builder. Much of the time there...
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2 years ago
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OT: Thunderbird anomaly
When I open Thunderbird in Ubuntu, it appears there are two windows running (as if mid message, so as I type this it appears three are open). When I close it, the icon is still there as if it is...
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2 years ago
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concrete slab laying
Is hard core or crusher run absolutely necessary under a concrete slab? Ground is firm clay . Slab is for storing light machinery, ride on mowers etc.
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Indesit washer dryer steam condenser problem
Does anyone have experience of checking or changing a washer drier Steam Condenser. This is the part. The model number is normally found inside the door, below or above the door seal. Quite often the...
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DeWalt DW988
I have a DW988 drill ... this has a collar that you rotate to select hammer mode. Recently on occasions it will not rotate into hammer position, other times it does happily. Once in position it works...
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2 years ago
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OT: Eng - er - Land
I reckon England will lose by one or two to nil. I'd love to be proved wrong, but just can't see it. What are YOUR predictions for the Big Match?
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What would you do with?
Four 6 metre long strips of spring steel from a pop-up tent frame? I was disposing of a burnt out tent from our local beach and it?s the type of self-erecting tent that uses a springy frame made of...
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