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blinding flash

I was fitting some racking in my works van today I had to cut some varying lengths of square downpipe to store differen...
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posted by grom_it
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adjusting dhw output

i have a baxi bermuda back boiler which the water output is set to 70degrees and is to hot how do i adjust this there is...
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posted by lisa-michael
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MDF dust

I'm hearing that dust from any item made from MDF is hazardous, like REALLY hazardous, so I'm wondering if anyo...
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posted by matty
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Downlighter fitting

I've installed a nummber of 50W downlighters in my plasterboard ceiling, nut they keep popping out. I drilled holes...
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posted by stephen.judge
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Estimate electic usage

Anyone know of a simple formula to calculate what the electic usage of an domestic appliance. Our cooker is electric an...
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posted by glass_patrick
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by glass_patrick

Metal light switch

I've bought a metal (satin stainless finish, flush fitting) single light switch for my bedroom wall. I went to fit...
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posted by matty
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by matty

Anyone used tool-net.co.uk?

I placed an order with the company last weekend, the website still shows my order as being in the warehouse despite the...
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posted by a
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Totally OT - Motorhome holidays

SWMBO likes the idea of touring Canada next year (2007) in a motorhome, with our 2 kids who will be 5 & 7 then. Has any...
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posted by john
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by john

Frozen fridge

Hi all, I have an Indesit fridge that is far to cold. I am assuming the thermostat is not working correctly and have or...
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posted by andre9
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by andre9

Bosch Washing Machine

Anyone got a lead to Bosch washing machine spares online? Cheers.
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posted by citizen142
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by citizen142

Laminate Flooring in Bathroom?

Due to conflicting opinions of plumber type people who are friends of mine, I'd appreciate a third opinion from Fre...
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posted by dmx819
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Brown furniture

Hi i have a chest of draws that i want to keep and it has a few scratches and dings. what's the best way to repair t...
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posted by usenet
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Problem with Salamander pump feeding shower

I have oil-fired central heating system. Salamander ESP100 pump was installed (by a pro) about 2 years ago to feed a ma...
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posted by me
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by me

conservatories

Anyone had any dealings with Tradeprice conservatories?
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posted by zg5919
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by zg5919

bathroom condensation

An inline extractor fan vented to the soffit from the bathroom ceiling has just about sorted the condensation problem.....
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posted by dcdccd'sdc
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by dcdccd'sdc