Watching the telly

On Sat, 08 Oct 2022 07:15:46 +1100, snipped-for-privacy@f2s.com snipped-for-privacy@f2s.com wrote: I play recorded stuff and/or podcasts. That lets you listen to what interests you rather than what happens to be being broadcast.
Posted by Rod Speed in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 3 years ago 
TOT Dog Food

On Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:53:11 +1100, Andrew snipped-for-privacy@mybtWe gave in the last year had dogs killed by the meat used in the dog food. Not clear what happens if humans eat that dog food.
Posted by chop in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 3 years ago 
Outlook 365 problem

Googling has given me a 2022 date for unauthenticated pop3 withdrawal - in the past, so not anything we need worry about. Andy
Posted by Vir Campestris in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 2 years ago 
How effective is 'turning down the thermostat?

Iain Martin - The Times 24/11/2022
Posted by Tim Streater in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 1 year ago 
Rayovac batteries - leak problems? (2024 Update)

On Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:10:28 +1100, Clare Snyder snipped-for-privacy@snyder.on.ca> wrote: I have a 48 pack of Rayovacs that have never leaded even when I don't discard the one which are now too flat to use.
Posted by 5tft in Home Repair 4 years ago 
one shot timer

The logic circuit is called a non-retriggerable one-shot or non-retriggerable monostable.
Posted by Andrew Gabriel in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 16 years ago 
Why are power tools made in 110V and 240V?

The number is dropping as battery tools take over and sites supply specific tools not normally required by agency workers. Agency tradesmen can demand the site provide SDS drills, 110 planers and circular saws.
Posted by Weatherlawyer in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 20 years ago 
TOT: HTML/css trick to selectively display parts of page

At the moment what I've got works well enough with the sites served on my desktop Apache for testing then rsynced to my real server. Couldn't do that with someone else's CMS/blogger, I guess I'd have to update the sites live all the time.
Posted by John Stumbles in UK Do-It-Yourself Forum 15 years ago 
Drain field for washing machine only

Google "graywater" and sites such as www.oasisdesign.net/greywater/ will tell you a lot about using washer drain water ( and other non-toilet waste water) for irrigation. Any water that has been used in the home, except water from toilets, is called grey water.
Posted by Mark in Home Repair 18 years ago 
Lawn Boy 2 Cycle Engine Seized

There are a couple of web sites (non-LB) that have the crankshaft and some gaskets ($245) and other parts (many $'s). I'm going to tear down the mower this week and try to assess the damage and required parts. If I get lucky, I might find a similar used parts- engine.
Posted by Manjo in Home Repair 18 years ago