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UFH Mixer valve way out of spec
I've just fitted 2 single zone underfloor heating mixers to my system: far, the UFH itself is working very well. But I am extremely displeased as to the performance of the mixer valves. They are...
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OT: Thunderbird v60.3 worse for news reading
I think a few others reading this group use Thunderbird, like me. If soI just wanted to warn you not to take the currently suggested upgrade to version 60.3 as it has what appears to be a bug when...
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Re Saturday collection..Update
After exhausting all leads I could not get a guaranteed Saturday collection. Seller had all sorts of restrictions but basically would only accept a sat collection. Couldnt leave with neighbour....
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Stair carpet runner
I need to replace the stair carpet - it lasted about 40 years before starting get quite badly worn (possibly trekking sandals had some effect). It's a runner and I could fit a wider one by moving the...
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Monitor "gone funny" after power cut
Dell LCD monitor, now very dim and keeps on "cutting out" after a power cut. Fucked beyond repair ? :( It was connected to a laptop at the time which wasn't affected by the power cut. Western power...
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Are Electrical Gels Insect and Vermin Proof?
In another thread I've been introduced to the joys of Electrical Gels used for sealing external junction boxes. Are these Gels proof against your averages spider, ant, or rat? When we moved here we...
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OT: Need recommendation for website download software
I need something to download the entire contents of a website so that I can then have a duplicate on my computer. I have legitimate access and can print out any amount of pages but, for example, when...
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Least preferred DIY tasks
I was going to say most hated but it's supposed to be an enjoyable and rewarding pastime! My 2 least favourite are, Core drilling, this must be like the way women forget childbirth, you attack it with...
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Clamp together waterproof Box - Attempt #2
So now Roger has solved his problem, which seems quite different from my original question, perhaps we can return to what I was originally asking !!!! External I/P cameras have a short umbilical cord...
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Any snooker/pool fans around?
Looking for a rest for the above - cross and spider - nothing fancy. Plenty to choose from, e.g. but I cannot find a "stick" to go with them. Am I missing a trick? I have a couple of cues that I don't...
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RCD nuisance tripping.
Ever since the house was built it's had te odd nuisance trip. What happens is that every spo ofetnm some surge will take out te now 100mA whole house RCD even though its virtually empty of any kit...
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Rubber flooring advice wanted
I work at home in a reasonably large L-shaped room at the top of the house. It's an old house so plain floorboards, not tongue and groove, and small gaps. I have a couple of rugs on the floor, but...
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[OT] Wait for it
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Any snooker/pool fan around?
Looking for a rest for the above - cross and spider - nothing fancy. Plenty to choose from, e.g. but I cannot find a "stick" to go with them. Am I missing a trick? I have a couple of cues that I don't...
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Re: OT: inconsiderate shoppers
Let say I spend ten years of my life living in poverty, and develop a better mousetrap. Should you be allowed to copy my design? The good side of patents is that they encourage innovation. The bad...
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