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Changing a light bulb - how hard can it be?
One of the two ceiling downlights has flickered and died. I was in Lidl yesterday so, assuming GU10, picked up two LED on special offer. Just tried to get at the light and discover it is a JC94199...
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Aldi Vs Lidl
Around my way they have both increase the store size by sacrificing the covered trolley collection area and covered walkway in the original buildings.
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7 years ago
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Connected to Internet but not WWW
Strange problem this morning. Running W10 and using Turnpike, I can access mail and news, and assume I can post news if you are reading this. However, cannot access WWW using Chrome, Firefox or Edge....
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7 years ago
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Need to find a black plastic box that looks good
I need a black plastic box (about 10x4x2 in old money, but not critical) that I can use to house a mains junction box for the A/V units (TV, Amp, etcetera) - the catch is that it needs to look good...
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Monitor repair, is it DIY dooable
The on/off button on my flatron monitor for my desktop although it still works does not make the clicking noise so looks like it may be on its way out. Is it DIYable to replace, as in reasonably easy?...
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Cat5e cable into Cat6 module outlet
Does the slightly thinner gauge(?) Cat5e cable punch down properly into cat6 jacks? Reason being I have a few single back boxes I require a TV/coax and RJ45 modules but the ScrewFix only appear to...
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Monitoring electricity usage.
Can anyone claim to have reduced their electricity consumption as a result of having a smart meter? I am tempted to build my own 'Open Energy Monitor' smart meter, I just know that it will cost me...
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Dry verge and drip felt quote
I have had a quote to do the following: install plastic Dry verg caps on the 2 x gable ends, each end say 40 feet (12 meters) Total 24 metres. Drip felt for overhang in to guttering. Approx total 60...
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7 years ago
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New tension screw needed
Need a replacement tension screw. 't know what I'm looking at for sure. Any help will be greatly appreciated Tried to upload photos but keeps crashing SPARES, SPARE, PARTS, GARDEN, MOWER, LAWNMOWER,...
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7 years ago
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OT - email domain hosting and possible VPN
The time is getting closer for a reorganisation of our Internet infrastructure. Historically we have used ISP email plus Hotmail and Gmail. It would be good to be able to use our four registered...
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OT; Administrators
I've dealt with a local charity for years. They want a job done, Kym rings me, I sort it. New manager at head office. They now have to fill in a Responsive Repair Request Form (Excel), email it to...
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7 years ago
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tiling walls in bathroom without skirting board
I will be retiling the walls of the bathroom. The bathroom has had skirting boards up until now, however I would like to have the tiles go all the way down to the chipboard floor (which will be...
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"Plug socket"
Why do some people call the thing on the wall a "plug socket"? Isn't that a bit like saying a "cock vagina"?
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Vivasanitary Skylo Universal Cable/Dual Flush Q.
has anyone got/fitted one of these ? I had to replace the flush which originally came with my concealed cistern ("Pacific - long since obsolete"). After googling, with a heavy heart, I decided to...
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Saving Outlook Emails to files ?
I use Outlook 2007 for emails. I have a folder of many 'read' emails from a particular person who has given enormous help rebuilding a CNC machine. Many / most have attachments, either pdf's or jpg's....
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