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Karcher window vac spares
This is driving me up the wall. My Karcher has 2 rubber blades, one a flat squeegee type the other a serrated one. I would like to replace the latter, but cannot find it on line. Can someone please...
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Lithium ion batteries
I have just acquired a new appliance fitted with a lithium ion battery. The instructions say there is no requirement to discharge before charging (and indeed a deep discharge is harmful), no memory...
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Stannah 420
Just finished installing a used Stannah 420 Solus, straight run with hinged bottom section. I rang the local Stannah service agent for installation details but not a chance of getting DIY INFO from...
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OTish Podcast/audiobook app Q?
Does anyone know or use an app which can take a set of MP3 files, and play them in a sequence while displaying details (like "comments") of their ID3 tags ? I ask, as I've (cough) acquired a series of...
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What is this lamp fitting called?
Christmas tree bulbs, running on a 12V transformer (I think, my note just says "2 volts", so I guess they are in sixes): <>The weird thing is I am certain that I asked the same question here about...
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HP 2200 Printer problem
HP 2200DN printed a few pages then had a paper jam. Removed the loose unjammed sheet of paper, checked paper path is clear, doors are shut, did cold reset etc but it always has a red flashing triangle...
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Small diesel starting problem
We have a Stiga mower with a Hatz 1B50 diesel engine. When cold it starts easily as long as the battery is in good condition. However it's near impossible to re[start] when it's hot. It has a fairly...
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Painting BBQ
Hi all I have a metal BBQ which has started to show some signs of surface rust. Before it gets too bad I thought I would repaint it. Do I need to treat the rust first before painting it? If so, what...
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What happened to teenagers?
Long gone are the days when the apprentices would turn up for work on a Monday morning with hangovers, VD, black eyes, having spent a night in the cells, woken up next to a fat bird etc These days...
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Why do people have garden gates?
To indicate that your property is not a public right of way?
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Hot plugs
The plugs are designed so that the pins are "polished" as they are inserted or removed. You need to change the plugs and sockets together as the "hole" in the socket in this sort of case. must have...
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Re: Christmas lights
Not actual neighbours, but I went past a house with a window packed full of Asda giant gnomes today. Owain
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Homebase
The local (Hemel Hempstead) Homebase is closing and everything is for sale with discounts of 50 to 80%, some quite good bargains on power tools, paint, built in ovens, complete kitchens etc. Not all...
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Recommend a Toilet Seat please !
I would avoid the very cheapest (flexible) seats, because they feel nasty. I've had several of the cheaper solid wood seats from Wickes, etc, without having this problem with screws but yours may well...
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Bloke who keeps shocking himself
That's the guy. Thank you.
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