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finding stuff in gmail
I'm trying to find old gmails, knowing the source name. All the help files, blogs etc. say: just type the name or text into the search box at the top of the gmail page. However, I don't have a search...
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OT: Powerbank & air travel question
I have a 12,000 mAh lithium ion power bank that we keep in the motorhome for emergency jump starts. We'd quite like to take it on a trekking holiday as a power supply. The problem is, BA lists...
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OT: Smart meters...not very!
Oh dear, how sad, never mind. Watt the f... Dim smart meters caught simply making up readings • The Register
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LED 'retrofit' tubes
After a surprisingly argumentative earlier thread, I am letting you know that - after supply difficulties - my Philips LED Instant Fit tubes are due for delivery tomorrow. I will post a review then.
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laminate floor on slightly uneven slanting floor.
I'm looking to lay some laminate boards on a concrete floor. The floor has some minor deviations from a straight line of approximately max deviation of 3mm over 2.4m. This is just beyond recommended...
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7 years ago
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laser levels
Going to be a bit fiddly getting a tripod mounted one up that high, some can be magnet mounted to a chunk of metal screwed to the wall.
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British Gas WR1
I change the batteries on my thermostat & followed the instructions, I just want to find out if the ON should be always green (on) or not? Because mine do have green light but the boiler is working....
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7 years ago
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Repair a brick
What is the best way of repairing a broken brick. Corner knocked off one - by bashing it with a ladder. Out of normal contact but I don't want it to fall off and get damaged / lost.
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Shocking Video: Man Pulls Scaffolding Over onto Busy Street
Shocking Video: Man Pulls Scaffolding Over onto Busy Street [g] A shocking video showing a unidentified man dismantling the bottom lift of a scaffold and then purposely pulling the scaffold over onto...
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7 years ago
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Touch dimmer lamp breaks when bulb fails
I bought a couple of desk lamps with touch setting for 3 levels of brightness. One lamp got knocked over causing the bulb and fuse to both blow. I replaced the fuse and bulb but the lamp doesn't work....
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7 years ago
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Dumb fan convector?
I am starting the installation of the central heating at the Bungalow (aka "Squidville")... The conservatory has UFH pipes and the whole system will be controlled by a HeatGenius Z Wave system. The...
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7 years ago
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Tow Bar Electrics 7 or 13 pin plug
For many years I have used 7 pin plugs and sockets for the lights on my trailers. The main problem I encounter is corrosion on the socket, as I don't use it very often, maybe one or twice a year. Now...
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Garden wall.
The brickwork has been repaired and quickly. With reinforcing rods in the pillars. Didn't see it being done - but they're doing it all under warranty which is good news. Got me thinking. Wouldn't it...
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7 years ago
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Small, decorative, lift-off hinges - proper name, supplier?
I'm after some small (probably 1" or 1.5" or thereabouts) decorative lift off hinges for some panels behind which I need access on my boat. I'm after the sort that you can mount with most of the hinge...
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Acoustic wall panels
To help someone install his home office to support video and audio conferencing, I've been trying to find acoustic wall panels that would be easy for a local builder to obtain and fit. We want to end...
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