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Lagging boiler hot water delivery/supply
Should the cold water supply and the hot water delivery be wrapped up together? I'm working in the mainly boarded loft (bungalow) and have uncovered some of the boxing/platform under which the pipes...
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Cold Wter filter
I have to change the cold water filter on a Quooker system. The images look much the same as the cheaper alternatives. I am looking at the Tapworks Easychange Q5486 replacement cartridge. Would it be...
 
Baxi 105HE DHW Pressure Differential Valve assembly "O" ring
Okay, for reasons that it may be amusing to go into later, I have two, used, DHW Pressure Differential Valve assemblies carefully laid out on my kitchen work surface and neither of them seem to...
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mains water pressure reducer
Having just had a new 25mm plastic main [1] moled in I am finding the pressure and flow at the kitchen tap a bit exciting; does anyone have experience of these devices would one be suitable at the...
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SOT: Eaton 3S Mini UPS
In the spirit of panic, I am thinking about a UPS for my router (Fritz Box 3490). Does anyone have experience of the Eaton 3S Mini UPS? I was wondering in particular: 1. How long is it likely to keep...
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correctly sizing radiators for a ASHP
you go too far further into this video guess the output of those two large radiators on the floor at this point in the video, and when connected to a ASHP.
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alternative to Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word has some features I find useful but I seldom have a use for it apart from them . It can be used to print Avery Labels, It can be used to address envelopes which are two of the most...
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Cistern bung
I have renovated the downstairs loo. I kept the toilet and cistern, but changed all the bits inside the cistern. The cistern had a bottom entry overflow, and I removed that and fitted a blanking plug....
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Domain name registration
Hi All, 10 years ago I registered a domain with GoDaddy and it cost me around £40 for 10 years. It is now nearing expiry and they are looking to charge me $44 for 2 years. I only really use it for...
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Putting an Uplighter Together
I have been having fun with up-lighters recently especially when it comes to putting the light fitting on the top section of tube. One that I have tried is at Amazon: shade detaches but the cable is...
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air circuloation via ducting in large unheated room
As I may have mentioned before, I volunteer at my local Archive. We have a large room where we do our research etc. for enquirers, with rows of shelves stacked with ring-folders, books, files etc. It...
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IN DESPERATE OF A MANUAL FOR THE MAIN MEDALLION/MEDALLION 2 FIRE
THE FIRE WAS INSTALLED BETWEEN 1975/1983
 
Cleaning gunge from planer
I have planed a load of melamine coated furniture boards over the last few weeks. Some of the melamine melted and stuck to the bas and the blade holder. Has anyone had excperience of gettring rid of...
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80mm dust extraction fittings
I've recently replaced my main wood-damaging machine with a rather more capable beast and need to change my dust extraction system. I'd prefer to use 80mm pipe and fittings beneath the saw and spindle...
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Eufy Wireless CCTV
I need to put in video cameras, and a video doorbell. Started looking at what I thought were the. ‘names’ (Ring, Nest, Arlo) and in several reviews, the Eufy video doorbell 2k dual. Which prompted...
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