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IP65 enclosure for mains and 12V?
Hi all I'd like to take mains power *and* auxiliary power (12V DC) from my garage to the outside. Are there any IP65 type enclosures that will let me do this? I'm not expecting anything with a built...
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plastic oil tank disposal.
The local council requires me to cut my old plastic oil tank in half before they will collect it for disposal. So will a circular saw with a blade for wood cut it or should I use something else.
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OTish fibre broadband,home networking etc
Today is the day our high speed broadband went live. I got 44Mbps earlier this morning, same for Wifey. Our son, though, struggles to get 3Mbps download - but 12Mbps upload, which seems odd. We use...
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Angle grinder
These were never about when I was young, they sort of appeared out of nowhere. Did someone invent them with a task in mind or was it just an evolutionary process from fixed grinding wheels? Brian
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Another 'completely serious angle grinder query'
This one relates to how fast angle grinders go. A friend has bought a device from Arbortech that is a sanding pad that is a n attachment to an angle grinder - it vibrates rather than revolves. He fi...
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Plastic sleeve for interior of old clay soil pipe - about 100mm
Anyone know of a plastic sleeve product which will go inside an old clay soil pipe? As far as I can tell the old pipe has about a 4" internal diameter. Details: I have come across an old soil pipe...
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Lewden weather proof socket
Pal has a Lewden 13 amp weather proof black painted diecast socket in his back garden, fed with Pyro. It is switched from the house, and has an RCD in circuit. It normally feeds a fountain, but is...
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OT Interesting bit od history. Jerry can.
The Little Can That Could
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Synthetic fuel from green energy - News
This could really change a lot of things Car manufacturer creates crystal clear carbon-neutral fuel using just water and air.
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The earlier pic project possibly SOLVED
and for not a lot... Counts up from zero, has a count reset button, measures the water which has flowed, to one tenth of a litre. It is not designed for the display to be remotely mounted, but I...
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DIY clothing rails
I am looking at creating some clothing rails, I have previously bought off the shelf stuff, but I found them very flimsy, I have found these: but I don't know how easy they are to put together, has...
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OT:Occassional "cant send messages" with SMS
Seems to happen to SWMBO (Tesco). No problems for ages, then every so often a spate where the phone reports "cant send message" (with no reason). Retrying repeats the message until she gives up. Just...
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Garden furniture parts
I'm looking for some replacement screws and sockets for my patio furniture, but I can't find a supplier. There are numerous places selling seating material, but these screws and sockets are of a type...
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Completely serious angle grinder question
I need an angle grinder for very occasional use, initially to trim some slates. Any recommendations? Screwfix have a basic-looking Energer model for an amazing £17.49, with a Bosch at £34.99 and an...
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Ballast vs gravel on driveway...
Opinions please... I need to order a load of balast for some concreting work. I estimate having a few hundred kg of the stuff left over. I have a bare earth driveway that needs re-gravelling. Would...
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