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EV charging point cable question
Getting a “Pod Point” 7 kW EV charger installed next week for my car. I’ve managed to place a “pull-through” rope for the electrician when he comes to do the install. The quick and easy way...
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Chipped drinking glasses
Does anyone know of a grinding service anywhere near the Harrow/ Hillingdon/Watford borders?
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Wet loft insulation
Another unexpected problem here. Someone left a skylight window open during heavy rain and now some of the loft insulation is very wet. Can I just bring the loft insulation into my flat for a few days...
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OT Remotely connecting to PC
Hi All, Since lockdown a few friends have asked me to sort out their windows 10 PCs. I was thinking that this would be a lot easier if I could remotely connect to their PC over the internet. I run...
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3 Phase
Does anyone think that 3 phase may become a practial proposition four houses to enable better electric car charging in the future? Is there really much more involved in the scheme of things for new...
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Real DIY question - soil pipe adaptor
I have a steel pipe with an OD or 115mm, just large enough so I can't fit a double socket: anyone recommend an alternative? I am considering heating up the pipe so the ABS will creep and expand to...
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Hire Shop Affiliates
Looking to hire a core drill setup and seem to remember someone on here recommending an online outfit that acted as a front/affiliate for one of the big national hire companies (Hire Station IIRC) but...
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Laser printer, toner overflow?
I have a Brother HL-2365DW which I guess is rated for SOHO rather than heavy business use. I'm getting toner spillage leading to (fused) blotchy marks all over printout, I guess the waste toner...
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3 years ago
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Flexible hose for gas cooker
Our old cooker is a New World 55HLG and after many years of great service it's time to get rid. I'll not bore you with details but for various reasons we've picked up a secondhand but pristine New...
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3 years ago
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Ebay text only past few days - Firefox?
The past 3 maybe 4 days, loading the Ebay website, it has usually appeared as just text on a plain white background, no graphics. No other sites seem to be affected, anyone else? I'm using latest...
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window cleaning
The house opposite me has just had the windows cleaned A van turns up with 7 people and judging by the conversation all Eastern European. Three ladders come off the roof of the van and six men get to...
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3 years ago
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Geberit 360 Fill Valve in toilet
Slight hiss - took out diaphragm and cleaned it and the seating. Still passing a bit of water. Anything else worth trying. Could the float be sticking a bit? Should I replace it. Not my house - need...
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OT: Meat eaters licence (update).
On Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:30:47 +0100, Archibald Tarquin Blenkinsopp Esq
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Snapped earth behind socket, options?
Long story short, trying to do a better job than the bodge-it kitchen fitter from a few years ago and wondering why I bother. Swapping a back box and socket, the earth in the 2.5 T&E has broken and...
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More car radio hassle
Many thanks to those who put me on the track of I ordered an SMB female to FME male adaptor lead from them, but unfortunately today they wrote back (very courteously) to explain that they have no...
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