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Non Linear Halfords Concentrated Screen Wash
Used undiluted it claims protection to -20C 50% dilution claims protection to -7.5C How does that work then?
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Happy Christmas
and may your wires not get crossed, or your plumbing leak!
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What to paint on stripped plaster wall?
I'll not be painting the wood :-) We've decided we like the look of bare wood, either new, or stripped and re-used.
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Have radiator threads changed size?
Hi All, We are coming to the end of having the builders in (I don?t plan to ever do it again!). The latest is, we asked him to have the plumber fit thermostic valves to so me of our existing...
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240v AC to 4v AC plug adapter
On another thread (currently into a discussion on sound and phase) I asked if anyone any thoughts on where I could get a replacement for one of these: It runs three sticks of 12 LED Christmas lights...
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Quiet?
That's odd. I've been away since first thing Monday yet only have 49 messages in the uk.diy box. Have you lot all been too busy building up to Christmas to post? Mike
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Hall, stairs and landing light switches
We currently have a light at the top of the stairs (on the upstairs lighting circuit, switched from upstairs and downstairs) and a light at the bottom (on the downstairs lighting circuit) switched...
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New upvc porch - fittings and ideas
We're wanting to replace our rotting wooden porch/conservatory with upvc and the plastic roof with glass and have a couple of quotes. There are two items that the installers are not interested in...
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Need insulation for front panel.
Creda TSR24ACW SPEC 75772003s Any ideas what I can buy that will work as front insulation? The panel that come with it isn?t about £160 which is a bit extreme for some insulation.
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Bulb ratings and fittings
Can't quite think this through. Work has just fitted a 23W CFL in an Anglepoise type desk lamp, replacing an 11W - I asked for a brighter bulb. I've noticed that the shade gets very hot - maybe a...
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Hinges
Covered before I know... To create storage space in the chalet bungalow I have insulated and put flooring in various bits of soffit/attic space. To avoid cold doors, I need to fit 100mm or so of PIR...
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No hot water.
I have recently replaced my old Honeywell ST699 for a ST799. My problem is that the CH works when I only use the CH slider. the hot water doesn't work when I use that slider. also the heating stops...
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6 years ago
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Bermuda front fire
I would like to know if it is possible to replace the front gas fire with an electric one. I am looking at a wood burner style fire that has legs thus allowing the air to flow underneath for the...
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6 years ago
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Night Storage Heater/Economy 7 tripping out
Please help. I have a basic understanding of electirics, but 5 Electricians are stumped and I don't know where to go next. My mother in law heats her house by 4 Night Storage Heaters, all of which are...
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Removing a stubborn hose
Hi all I am having trouble with the heater in the car. I suspect the heater matrix is bunged up so want to flush it out in case. I have managed to get one of the hoses off the heater matrix but the...
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