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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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TV programmes about ripoff trademen
Are there any of those tv programmes about ripoff tradesmen currently on iPlayer or another catchup tv service? My elderly mum has dementia but tries to be very independent. She needs work doing...
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7 years ago
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DIY - a step too far
I have an Acer Aspire S7 and the DC power socket is goosed so I looked up t he part on ebay and it is only £4.50. However, the youtube video on fi tting it lasted 50 minutes so I took it to a repair...
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7 years ago
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Failure mode of mains network adapter?
A friend has a ZyXEL mains network adapter (model no. PLA4211). It's suddenly just stopped working with no lights coming on at all (normally 3 LEDs visible). If I put my ear right up to it, I can hear...
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7 years ago
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Router repair help ?
The slide on my Performance Power (B&Q) came loose and the footplate fell off so need to access to try and fix. I have loosened every screw I can find and I still cannot seperate the 2 halves of the...
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7 years ago
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US mains multiway adaptors
The better smartphones can do geo based reminders so you can get it to remind you when you are there next.
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7 years ago
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Multi socket extension lead - interesting failure mode
En el artículo , Huge escribió: mailto: "Win10 sucks donkey dick"
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7 years ago
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Corded curtain pulley ?
A few years ago, I bought a ready-corded curtain track from B&Q. Have no idea of the make, and they (obviously !) don't sell it any more. It was adjustable - the actual rail were 2 "C" profiled pieces...
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7 years ago
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Terminating mini din sockets
Just fitting some mini din sockets into a box. The terminating cylinders are about 0.8mm dia od. Anyone found a better method than solder to connect these pins to a piece of wire?
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7 years ago
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Air filter for wet/dry vacuum cleaner please
I acquired a Wolf WD20 wet/dry vac (of unknown vintage), couple of years ago from local charity shop. I tried to clean the foam filter around the motor intake and it disintegrated. Couldn't find...
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7 years ago
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Battery drill drivers
I'm about to buy another drill driver, save on messing about swapping bits etc. Currently have a Screwfix LiIon Titan, sub £50 I find it OK bar a few minor issues It's not well balanced, put it down...
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7 years ago
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Tumble Dryer
We are going to get a condenser dryer of some sort. Very, very unlikely to get Hotpoint, but looking at others, I am utterly perplexed by the efficiency ratings/electricity consumption. The figures...
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UPVC window - wedges to position sealed units?
I fitted cladding to a bathroom ceiling by first screwing battens to the ceiling using these plastic packers to level it. Once you have pack of mixed thickness they seem to come in useful for other...
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