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Trailer. Hub or stud centric wheels?
Hi all, I have been given an old dinghy trailer (with a dinghy on it I'm about to give away ) and before I move it from it's current location I felt I should check the running gear. It was obvious the...
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58w utility room tube
I recently sought opinion on what I should do about the 5 foot 58w T8 magnetic ballast type fitting in my utility room. The problem was that it was switched by an occupancy switch (PIR), to allow...
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6 years ago
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Plugging concrete blocks.
Hi, I have a little shelving project where I intend to use a large number of those London shelf brackets along with Contiboard or whatever is supplied these days. My problem is uncertainty in drilling...
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6 years ago
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Crazy floating shelf
I was asked to fit a set of three floating shelves someone had bought Very peculiar fitting which seem to have a small expanding metal bit that g oes in the hole in the wall then you screw a threaded...
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6 years ago
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Resetting service warning lights
If I go to a Volvo main dealer they'll take me to the cleaners for this I would imagine, based on previous experiences, so I'm determined to do this myself if it's at all possible! Has anyone ever had...
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6 years ago
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CO detectors - I really like this one
A heads up for anyone considering buying one, especially landlords. I recently fitted an AICO Ei208 at the Scout Hut and I am so impressed with it that I am going to give it a free advert. It has...
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6 years ago
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More electrical bad work
Sorry Brian it is a photo, I'll talk you through it later when I have more time. It would have been easier and faster to to the job right in the first place. I now have to check all the fittings. BTW...
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6 years ago
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Repairing a Stone Post
A while ago the stone post at the end of mt wall was knocked down by a delivery vehicle (it was done whilst we were out and nobody saw who it was). The post is in 3 pieces of stone (probably dates...
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6 years ago
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Stove burner not lighting despite spark ?
Having just cleaned the hob (soapy water galore) and put everything back, there is *one* burner which - despite there being a clear spark at the ignition pillar - just will not light. Put a flame near...
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6 years ago
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Damp Proofing Garage Floor
I have a garage which is attached to the main house, this is being used as a utility room/storage. Recently I noticed hard black ball shapes coming from the carpet, I looked into this and formed the...
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6 years ago
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NEFF OVEN B47CR32NOB
My new NEFF Oven language has changed back to German and the clock has moved forward by 30 minutes.. I have tried to chang it but just can't seem to. Please could you help?
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6 years ago
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Tap filter for 15 year old kitchen tap
I tried a 24mm one from my bathroom. It wouldn't fit. I bought a 22mm one and that was too small. Today at a plumbing store (that didn't stock them) I was told there are various types by different...
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6 years ago
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Trim strip matching showerwall
Anyone discovered a source for glue on matching strip for *bushboard* plastic shower wall? Easy to get for worktop edging but not yet found for showers:-( I have a partition between the bath and the...
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6 years ago
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Builders and electrics PT2
OK so they removed a door chime to plaster a wall. No big deal, however they did not know that it was powered by a mains powered transformer that was under insulation. No attempt was made to isolate...
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Pond water filter ideas wanted
I have a small pond, no fish but frogs/tadpoles and other tiny creatures. Today I just took delivery of a solar powered filter/foundtain In good sunlight I get a spray over 1ft high but the filter is...
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