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bosch gbh 2-24 dfr alweys on
while driling the SUPPRESSION CAPACITOR Short circuit so i discinnected it, but it was on in low speed even without me pressing the switch what it might be the switch doesn't seem to be stuck, and...
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8 years ago
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Moving primary phone socket
Looking for advice about relocating my primary telephone socket (not an extension socket). I found this discussion, and it seems the necessary bits can be acquired readily, Anyone here done this? Any...
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8 years ago
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Thought on LEDs for ceiling light
I made the decision and ripped out the 4 x halogens in the ceiling (Shower room), I will replace with LEDs, to make life easier I want standard fittings, no transformers and an easy change bulb. My...
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8 years ago
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Lifting white goods (washing machine) under kitchen work surface
In the past I have used a sack truck, or just opened w/m door and hauled it out from under a kitchen work-surface as best I can. The only snag, is that lino, or kitchen covering is sometimes caught,...
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8 years ago
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uPVC Replacement
Getting a quote for some new windows. We have a window at the top of our stairs. We have never opened it. It is even hard to reach the handle as the stairs drop away and double back. One fitter...
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8 years ago
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What does the sticker say?
Spotted it whilst on the way to the pub/beach/takeaway. Answers on a postcard from Filey preferred but not required. http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/images/0/03/Bestguess.jpg
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8 years ago
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Immersion heater - remote control
Amongst all the other projects both sons have got me "helping with", we have an immersion heater. He has an iphone and can switch various things on and off remotely. Apparently the house controller...
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8 years ago
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replacing lead pipe update
Hello, I had a letter from the water company saying they would connect my mdpe pipe free of charge if I were to replace the lead pipe but it says that they will only connect 25mm mdpe pipe, which iirc...
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8 years ago
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Numatic George pump lead open circuit
Went to use George to clean a carpet this morning. The pump didn't work. Checked continuity and found that the lead from the switch to the pump appears to be open circuit on the 'live' (brown) side....
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8 years ago
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bathroom tiling
Hello, I am thinking of tiling the bathroom. Two walls are currently plasterboard with tiles on top, and I don't expect to remove the tiles without chewing up the plasterboard beneath. I think the...
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8 years ago
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Weird thunder storm
From around 15:00 through to 21:00 yesterday, we had a bit of a storm. I recorded 60mm of rain came down during the course of it and several properties were flooded at the lower extremes of the...
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8 years ago
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More about the EUSSR
Voting i the EUSSR counts for nothing. BRITISH government votes failed to block a single European Union measure during David Cameron's first five years in office, new research showed yesterday.
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Who is the oldest?
Anyone like to put themselves forward as possibly the oldest active DIYer in this group? Bill
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8 years ago
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Highlight [ high bulb changer]
hello guys, please check it out this product for how to chnage your chandelier bulb or other high bulb into easy step, please visit the link thanks. 'Highlight' (
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8 years ago
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OT: Inside the handyvan
In response to public demand - inside the new handyvan; (You need lots of tools as a handyman!) I've installed a false floor approx 12" high and under it are 8 x 30 litre storage boxes. Looking...
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8 years ago
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