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Li-on Charger
I have a single cell charger for a 3.7 volt torch battery. It has an LED that is currently flashing red. Any idea what this might mean. Is it charging or a fault? I have seen it go green in the past.
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Siliconing internal corners....
What top tips do we have for siliconing around e.g. shower trays when faced with an internal corner, usually where 3 beads meet? Jim K
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Solenoid for old Redring shower
The solenoid coil of the cold water inlet valve has gone open circuit. Not bad given its age, but the shower is a tall narrow unit in an enameled steel cabinet so fitting a modern short wide shower...
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8 years ago
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BT in dns problems again?
My cctv ceased to be viewable today over the internet. Had a good root around and could see nothing wrong. Checked access from another remote location and couldn't get through. But tried remotely with...
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Victorian Houses
Someone asked mr "Why do Victorian homes have such high ceilings" I don't knoe the answer.
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OT; Grumble, mutter.....
New handyvan arrives tomorrow. I call the insurance company I've been with for 8 years. Simple task. Switch policy form old van to new van. Leave old van on policy till the end of the month. How long...
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8 years ago
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Glyphosate concentration for home-made weedkiller gel
I've got a 5L container of 360 g/l glyphosate. This works well for general weedkilling tasks using a spray at a dilution of 50ml in 5L (100:1). I want to make a paste or gel that I can use to paint on...
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8 years ago
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Easiest way to remove ceiling
Whats the easiest/cleanest/quickest way to remove a plasterboard ceiling approx 6 x 6 feet. Tried multi purpose tool, a bit slow and tiring on the arms. Was thinking: Just rip it out with bare hands...
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8 years ago
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[OT]Multi-function printer
Following on from the recommendation(s) for a shredder, I now need a colour printer/copier. (I am retiring and having to give back the stuff I was provided with in order to allow me to work at home)....
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8 years ago
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Two dimmers in series?
Would halogen lamps work safely with 2 dimmers in series please? Even if (by mistake) both dimmers were set below max? Background is elderly lady moving into care home. No space for her to take all...
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8 years ago
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Angle grinder
Never having used one of these, is the following a case where one *could* have been used? Replacement conservatory construction in progress (old one small and no more than a lean-to, really). There...
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Shower Trips breaker
It seems to be happening more frequently and usually at the point my wife is about to rinse her hair but I don't have the problem but the MCB trips. If I hear her squeal I reset it. The shower circuit...
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Use a rope as a siphon?
Mum and Dad have a small pool of water on their long flat garage roof. I thought it might help to put a piece of rope I had (sisal) up there, and dangle it over the edge, in the hope that it would...
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The vaulted ceiling is complete
Back in November some of you may remember that when I arrived at work I was faced with this Well now the job is complete. Today I finished off the lighting. First a test was done in April using a 1m...
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G9 Bulb Holder
My main room light fitting has 5 G9 40watt bulbs. One has been arcing a bit and has made a slit in the contact. I cannot work out how to remove the bulbholder (although as yet I have not taken it off...
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8 years ago
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