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Computer from 1980/90
Cast your minds back friends to the 1980's and 1990's please. A friend of mine used to own a computer, but he has forgotten the make of it, but I can remember it quite well. Black in colour. Full...
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It's That OpenOffice Spreadsheet Again
Oh boy, I wish I was clever. Using open office spreadsheet. Is it possible to introduce a statement into a cell something like this: Cell c15: =(b7+b13)*.05 IF answer is x = > .005 then let x = .01 IF...
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OT - Dell GX60 Problem
I have been given a Dell GX60 PC. I have formatted the hard drive and installed fresh WinXP Pro onto it. Obtained a driver disc from Ebay and got it all working just dandy. Acquired a 512Mb RAM chip...
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Pop up waste removal
Replaced tap on a bidet with no problems. Decided to replace the pop up waste as the unit in the bidet had tarnished (gold laquer - I know its not as robust as chrome but SWMBO wants it). Job went...
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Immersion heater element length
The immersion heater element in my hot water cylinder has failed. The problem is what length of element shall I get? I can already hear someone saying, 'why don't you take it out first and have a...
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Photocell/bulkhead problem
I bought the 100W Bulkhead with photocell, code 83449 from Fitted no problem, but as it goes dark in the alleyway the light flickers for over 1 hour before fully going on. Is their a problem with the...
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Airing cupboards and wiring regs.
Is the interior of an airing cupboard in a bathroom considered part of the bathroom for wiring regs - or a room separate from the bathroom? Kev
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Measuring pH level of heating system water?
I note from my Worcester Bosch combi boiler installation manual that the guarantee on the boiler will be invalidated if the pH level of the circulating water exceeds 8. Clearly this is for a good...
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Double glazing - espag problem
I have a problem with a side window. I cannot open the window. It appears that, when unlocked (i.e. the window handle is put to the open position) the top espag claw unlocks (the top corner of the...
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Thermostat on Central Heating.
3yr old Worscester Bosch, when the thermostat is set to 18 deg. it cuts off after about 1 hour, when set on 20, it seems to be on continuously, the heat setting is on number 3 at the boiler. Any...
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Outside tap kit to plastic cold water pipe?
My in-laws are looking for an outside tap to save putting the hose through the bathroom window when washing the car etc. I suggested they bought a kit from B&Q which they did. I went to look at...
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Need your suggestions
Hi Need your suggestions A few of our travertine floor tiles have stains. What is the best way to get these stains off ? Any suggestions ? Thanks in advance for your help, Irfan Williams California
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Epson R265 printer
Not sure if this is the right group for this, but all the printer groups seem dead. so I will risk being flamed. I bought the EpsonPhoto R265 about a year ago, complete with a continuous ink system...
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Power for outside water fountain
Hi all, I've moved into a house with a water fountain in the back garden. Whoever installed it wasn't electrically competent though ;) There's a weatherproof box mounted on the wall outside which has...
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Removing outer sheaf of electrical cable
Really simple question but this is something that I find difficult. Is there any reliable way of removing the outer sheaf of an electrical cable without cutting into the insulation of the inner wires?...
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