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Controls for electric blanket
The setting is set to high for the blanket but the temp is nothing like it used to be, more like the low setting temp. The temp is adjusted by a rotating dial 1-9. If I can get the control apart as...
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Diplomat/SMEG ADP 8242 Dishwasher
Hello all... Our dishwasher has developed a leak from the main motor / dra in pump interface i.e. where the motor spindle enters the white plastic pum p unit. I have removed the pump from the machine...
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7 years ago
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Potterton Suprima fault
I've seen it suggested that the Suprima gas valve has two coils but I can't find any detail on how it works. I wondered if one is for start and one for run? Our boiler is lighting, but then...
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Hello is this the home of the Muppets?
Judging by the posts of today, maybe it is! Now its like this. I have a shed door that used to open fine, but now as it opens it hits the concrete outside. I think the concrete its built on has heaved...
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7 years ago
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My ruined credit rating
I've had the max 999 rating for over a year now, but since I put £1300 0 onto three 0% credit card offers until 2020, my score has taken a nosediv e to ---->...
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7 years ago
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Where to buy high-security euro-cylinder locks at a good price, and in a secure way?
Good day - can anyone recommend where I can obtain euro cylinder door locks (preferably kite marked, 2-star or 3-star) at good prices, and in a secure way. Buying on eBay or Amazon doesn't seem secure...
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Where to buy decent euro cylinder door looks at a good price, in a secure way?
Good day - can anyone recommend where I can obtain euro cylinder door locks ( preferably kite marked, 3-star) at good prices and in a secure way. Buyi ng on eBay or Amazon doesn't seem a secure way to...
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Riverside cottage 8
With first fix approaching I suppose it was inevitable that a weekend telegraph puff on the Gerberit multifunction toilet should be spotted:-( Has anyone priced these things?
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7 years ago
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Free money Pt2
Spend £160 - only pay £105. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cwj8kDUWQAAWfFV.jpg
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OT: how quickly should a kettle turn off
Just bought a new 3kw Breville kettle, currently on offer at ?20 from Sainburys. Trying it out with the max 1.7 L water, it boiled like crazy for a full 45 seconds before finally turning itself off....
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7 years ago
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Peglar Terrier valve sticking.
Just freed up another TRV tonight and thought I'd share. Most of my Peglar Terrier TRV's have now stuck open at some point - on removing the valve head the actuator pin appears stuck, and will not...
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OT: When choosing an SSID for your wifi network dont choose..
21 Daish...especially in France. Teen in the dock on terror apologist charge for naming Wi-Fi network 'Daesh 21' • The Register
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7 years ago
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Unfused plug
Ebay purchase, charger has a small moulded plug, which given it's size presumably un-fused. I could snip it off and fit a proper one. In any case a fault that would render the lead/wire/flex/cable...
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Correct tool for the job Pt2
18870 tracks on 160GB via Sennheiser IE800s.
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7 years ago
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Cold radiator - help diagnosing problem please
One of the downstairs radiators is now ice cold - was working fine until a couple of days ago. It has a TRV on one end and a valve on the other. Tried so far: - Open/close both TRV and valve several...
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7 years ago
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