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Suspended shelf construction
I'm building a suspended shelf which will hold a hefty (14kg) video projector. There's a picture of a previous, less substantial, version at Fixing it securely to the ceiling joists will be no problem...
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Gloves for brambles
A recommendation, rather than an ask, bought a set of these leather/kevlar gloves for under a tenner (make sure to select the 6044 green version). <>They make your hands *absolutely* *invincible*...
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Scam?
Track your package alert from Amazon. Clicked on the button which took me to the Amazon page offering e-mail or mobile phone login. They have my mobile number so I duly entered it. Not recognised came...
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7 months ago
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Missing tabs for electric socket
I've got a couple of electric sockets mounted on plasterboard that have one of the yellow tabs missing that is used to grip the back box to the plasterboard so the sockets are only held by the one...
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7 months ago
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Banks' websites
I have been analysing my Halifax bank statement to identify any items that ought to be included in my tax return. I identified everything except two small credits marked AYDEN NV. This appears to be...
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Probelms with Bluetooth
This posting was originally posted to But I know there is quite a depth of computer knowledge in this NG, so I thought it worthwhile to re-post it here. The N.H.S have issued me with new hearing aids...
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Peugeot 207 HDi 2010 fuse box diagram
Hi, I'm trying to locate the fuse for the front/rear washer motor. The diagram here: nothing like what's in my car. There are loads more fuses in my box. Anyone got any clues for the proper drawing? I...
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7 months ago
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OT: Overhead domestic powerline question
While idly staring into space through my sitting room window, my gaze lit upon the 3-phase overhead distribution system for the estate. I have two questions: There are four wires, one for each phase...
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7 months ago
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OT: energy infrastructure
The recent fuss about moving the requirements to go energy-efficient from 2030 to 2035 seem to have missed the point, or else there has been a discussion that I have not seen. If most of us have to...
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canon Pixma printer
I'm tearing my hair out and this is my last resort. My Canon Pixma G650 is locked in copy mode. I've tried all the solutions offered on the internet to no avail. This is apparently a Canon pronblem of...
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7 months ago
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Not in my backyard, please!
I'm pissed off with Italy for not doing the dirty work for me. Why can't they just shoot at the boats, sink them, kill them all so they don't show up in my backyard? Of course, I wouldn't do that...
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7 months ago
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Aga air lock or blocked fuel line
Hi, My aga is not getting enough oil through. The BM control box isn't filling up correctly. I removed the long filter and tested the flow and it only dribbles out. Is there any way of sucking the oil...
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7 months ago
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With Plusnet Ceasing Mobile Services...
....I am trying to contact them to transfer me to EE, lines are all suffering long waits.
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EDF
Gasp in amazement "Your account balance is £1,786.00 in credit You're paying £265.00 on the 23rd of each month by Direct Debit"
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7 months ago
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OT - what's your commute overhead ?
Now the schools are back, etc, my 20 minute run to the office when I go in has become an hour. So a loading of 200% inefficiency. Mainly caused by a confluence of roadworks that create a nice gridlock...
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