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Mixing makes of MCB and/or RCBO in a consumer unit
As per the subject, if one mixes MCBs and/or RCBOs of different makes in a consumer unit is it likely to stop it conforming to IEE rules? Also I presume the new (18th edition) rules regarding...
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Plinth for shower tray
I am thinking of making a raised end to the bathroom about 1650 long (the end of the bathroom where the bath is currently) by 700mm wide - to accomodate a walk in shower tray of 1000 x 700 to raise it...
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GREEN screen on Humax PVR on powerup
Someone posted a query about this not too long ago, and I don't recollect anyone coming up with an explanation... While investigating a different issue I came across this thread :-
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4 years ago
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Wagobox - XLA versus XL
I've been trying to work out the difference between the Wagobox XL and XLA boxes without much success. I *think* the difference is that they are designed to take different connectors but I can't find...
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re hammond drawer runners (2023 Update)
we have brand new runners for hammond drawers for sale
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Flea speed only 4.25mph?!
This page claims fleas jump at 4.25mph, surely we'd be able to see them then? When a flea jumps it vanishes, your eye can follow an object at a brisk walking speed surely?
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4 years ago
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Toilet extract fan wiring question
This is as much a "how to do it neatly with minimum junction boxes" as it is about how the rules apply, but here goes anyway... We are installing a new toilet cubicle downstairs for my M-I-L who is...
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4 years ago
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Using RCBO as RCD
Running out of space in the consumer unit, and the split-load kits only allow 2 x RCDs. It occurred to me I could use an RCBO in one of the 'high integrity' ways next to the main switch, and link the...
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Aqualisa Shower Dripping
Hi, I have a Aqualisa shower which I'm having a bit of a mare with. It was leaking from the wall outlet and the mixer. Sorted the wall outlet and then the fun begain. It only leaked when in use but it...
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4 years ago
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OT Hazard warning lights and hard braking
Well I never knew that. They turn on automatically if you slam the brakes on. First time that has happened and I have done 100000 miles in that van.
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OT: car tyres
I went to Kwikfit (*) this morning to get the tyres checked. I was told it was 'advisory' to replace a tyre five years after the date of manufacture. I have never heard this before. Is it correct?...
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Firefox disabling add-ons
FF has just put up a message on my screen telling me it has disabled several add-ons, including Adblock and Ghostery, but also a couple I'd never heard of or thought I was using, Blue gradients and...
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CD-ROM drive.
Attempting to fix an Audio Solutions CD jukebox. Basically a CD player with an HD that you can rip CDs to. HD and CD look to be standard PC parts. It the CD player drawer which is sticking. Won't open...
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OT On fracking (economics)
Interesting one this. The U.S. fracking industry could implode when investors begin to demand “real returns” -- and trigger wider damage, according to a new book. The U.S. fracking industry could...
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Circles on water damaged monitor?
I'm interested as to how this happened: formed circles, after the monitor got wet (ok, my cat "scented" it, which I assume is salty water) - why the circles? I can't believe the "water" physically...
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