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Bets paint stripper to get emulsion off copper
Got to work on an old bit of 15mm copper that's been painted. Does any paintstripper work on emulsion (I have never tried, oddly enough). Can't scratch/sand it off as I need a surface that will take a...
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Christmas lights
I need some decent quality "Icicle" Christmas lights, preferably extendable. Any suggestions of a supplier? I'm fed up with pouring over 100s of Google hits turning up more and more crappy Premier or...
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Moss on roof question
Having spent the last week in Kerry, I was intrigued by the general lack of moss on the roofs. Does anyone know whether this is a result of a higher salt content in the atmosphere or the continuous...
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10mm copper pipe inserts??
Hi all, I was under the impression that pipe inserts at compression joints were only needed with plastic piping, to keep the pipe wall rigid. However, I've been sent some brass inserts for use with...
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Dead blue bulb
A normal tungsten 60W Philips bulb went blue when it died. Ever seen that before? Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Never...
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3-gang back box
I have a 3-gang isolator switch for extractor fan and need a back box, looking on ebay visually the one that would appear to fit is for a 1-gang (they dont give dimensions) Would that be the correct...
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high density linear polythene welding rod for canoe?
I have an Old Town Discovery Canoe, it has a crack in it. Today I went into the local weld specialist and he'll fix the crack, if I get the material. The Canoe is made from high density linear...
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Re: Hard to wire spur to ring
I had the same trouble today wiring 13A fused spur from Wylex fuse box - s'pose I should buy some of the new-fangled stuff instead of this old reel...
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CPC delivery.
When CPC started their free delivery on everything, it was pretty fast. Usually next day. Really no different from their paid for delivery, or free above a certain value. But not for long. Ordered up...
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Risks covered by more than one insurance policy (OT in uk.d-i-y)
Does anyone have any experience of making a claim when a risk is covered by more than one insurance policy? I'm thinking of the sort of situation where something gets lost or damaged while on holiday...
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Bright light for bathroom ceiling
I'm interested in recommendations for a bright light for the bathroom ceiling. The ceiling is 2.35 m high & the light can be installed more than 600 mm from the shower/bath, so I think that's "outside...
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bathroom extractor fan: ducting, control, etc.
We're going to have the bathroom ceiling insulated & replastered, & I'm thinking of having an extractor fan put in at the same time. I asked our plumber about it last time he was here & he recommended...
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Will a robot take your job?
Blade Runner is not on the list of jobs. Find out the likelihood that your job will become automated in the next two decades
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Digital multimeter accuracy
I've got Velleman DVM 68 digital multimeter that I paid GBP 9.99 for about ten years ago in a special offer at Maplins. It's does what I've needed it for, although I've never really trusted its CAT...
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Re: Yellowing Toilet Seats!
Hmm, never seen a toilet seat that's concave on the underside that *hasn't* been cheap and nasty. Let's face it, it's concave because it takes less plastic to make and when you're cheese-paring to...
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