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Replace MCB with RCBO in Wylex NHRS17SL board?
Is there an RCBO that will fit a Wylex NHRS17SL board? The board currently has two RCDs: one for the rings and one for the outside sockets. I'd like to free-up some space in the board by replacing one...
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Connecting new induction hob.
I am installing a new 4 ring Bosch induction hob to replace a Neff ceramic hob where one of the rings had failed. I was very pleased to find that it fits in the same size hole in the work top. (I had...
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Novel soldering technique
I had to laugh: That ain't gonna work ;-) (even if you ignore the cap in the space silk screened for Q1!) Christmas Gift Store
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Youtube: how a radial engine works
Fantastic model of a 9-cylinder radial engine, shown operating. Part 1: Part 2: Nine Cylinder Radial Engine Explained Video Part 2 http://youtu.be/R71Xhrkc3EQ High speed spin of another build...
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Old loft conversion/refurb
Hi. I'm considering buying a house to refurb and sell on. The roof is knackered and the ceilings of the 80s/90s loft conversion will need to come down and be replaced. Am I obliged to fit current...
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Re: chinky rubbish
Twelve quid ain't so cheap.
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Plumbing tip of the day
Added a new radiator at the weekend, to a vented system which I had recently added new inhibitor. New rad is on top floor and I had laid on the pipework previously, so only a towel rail needed...
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chinese copy dyson hand held vacuum cleaner
these chinese copies are a third of the price. anyone any experience of them ? DIHL CORDLESS 130W Hand held Vacuum Cleaner Rechargeable 21.6V Stick Vac Bagless - £49.99. FOR SALE! Next-day...
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7 years ago
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Cyclone dust separators for woodwork
I have a pretty powerful extract system available in my garage (BEAM whole house vac), but this puts huge volumes of shaving & dust down the pipes ?. So thought about installing a Cyclone-separator ?...
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7 years ago
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Glasses "smear" ?
Being mildly short sighted, I wear spectacles for driving & TV. My current pair I bought for £14 online in 2012. Despite regular eye checks, my prescription varies so little, opticians have never...
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Shameless plug for Reliant Robin in need of new loving home.
Reaching out to anyone that might be or might know of any "eccentric" lovers of Reliant Robins. My mum is selling her Reliant Super Robin (Mk1) after having it for 30 years. Needs a bit of TLC in a...
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5kW LED lamp
Yes, 5 kilowatts. Water-cooled. For when 5W just won't do it. In part two of the 1kW water-cooled LED module build, I'm claiming the record for the world's most powerful LED light with all five 1kW...
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Correct tool for the job Pt5
Going for a bike ride with my mate tomorrow - got the route entered on my Garmin Edge 1000 already. Someone will no doubt have a fern that will clip to your bars like this though that doubles as a...
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OT: press standards
For reasons irrelevant to the point I'm going to make, I've been studying a range of local newspapers from 1951. I mean studying them closely, dissecting individual items. It's mostly little local...
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Lithium batteries
Selling a camera that has a spare Lithium battery, anyone know of how I can legally post this, as the post office refuses unless the battery is in the item being sold. I could I suppose sell without...
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