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Mad Dyson question
Do both the DC4 and the V8 allow you to adjust the ride height?
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Re: ba bru
Barrs have mucked up big-time with the new low/no sugar formula so are bunging a few notes into journalists hip to write this kind of free advert. French tourists have been stocking up on the soft...
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Non-return valve for shower outlet
We have a problem with a drain smell in our cloakroom, which is fitted with a shower. I realise that it is possible to fit a non-return valve to the outflow, but access would be very difficult. Then I...
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Motorway speed cameras
As it is over three weeks since the yellow camera flashed and no NIP has arrived I assume that they are just there for fun. TBH a different one got me on the way back so that's two cameras in one day.
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OT: LPG PRICES
My contract with Calor will end shortly. The are offering to renew at 68.5p per litre. Flogas are offering to supply at 35p per litre plus £60 pa standing charge. On the face of it this is a...
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Lamp post cut out
is more wrong with it than there is right with it File:Lampostcutouta.jpg - DIYWiki File:Lampostcutouta.jpg - DIYWiki File:Lampostcutouta.jpg - DIYWiki
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The impossible trinity (also known as the trilemma) is a concept ...
The impossible trinity (also known as the trilemma) is a concept in international economics which states that it is impossible to have all three of the following at the same time: 1. a fixed foreign...
 
Cordless combi drill/impact driver
I bought a cheap cordless combi drill recently. An unexpected benefit was that it would work as a screw driver in impact mode. I'm not sure if this was intended behaviour but it seemed to work well....
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Thunderbird
Is there a way of displaying the message headers? I have had a couple of possible delayed mails and would like to check when they were actually sent. (unless my solicitor was actually in the office on...
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Confirm, old fuel
I have some old fuel (approx 1 x litre) in a can. To avoid the hassle of going to a recycle place would I be ok to shove it my petrol car when I have a full tank. The litre is possibly 2 stroke mix as...
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WhatÂ’s Driving the Unusual Calm in Currency Markets
What?s Driving the Unusual Calm in Currency Markets Some traders worry volatility is too low, which could make future market moves more disruptive By Olga Cotaga, March 17, 2019, Wall St. Journal...
 
Zinc pest
On Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:00:28 +0000, "Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote: Die cast zinc toys made in the first half of the last century, when the significance of contamination of zinc by traces of lead wasn't...
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Screwfix web site
Currently screwed. 12:20 22/03 as is B&Q
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Today's job.
I was sent to empty NHS offices to install fused spurs for roller shutters (the place can then be refurbed but it's in a bit of a shit hole and needs protection). I was given a key and a list of codes...
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Misdirected airbus email
I occaisionaly get an email, from an A330 Airbus Senior Manager, containing details about the A330 inspections, modifications and repairs including diagrams. The senders name is genuine, I have...
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