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BS 1363 plugs
(1) Can one ordinarily buy BS1363-type plugs with a plastic "Earth" pin, for fitting to a user-supplied two-core cable and a double-insulated device? (2) Page "PlugSafe Protecting BS 1363 - the...
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bathroom wall mounted fan heaters....
Ageing rellies vintage 70s? dimplex wall mounted fan heater has retired. Had adjustable rotary 'clockwork' 'countdown' timer, rotary adjustable heat controls, push button on/off. Rellies keen to have...
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sealing cement for shower tyle
Hello, a tile in the shower has come off... it's in the lower corner, it was added recently to block a water leak from the shower. I need to re glue it with something that is white and water tight....
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OT. Bus shelter hoax.
Pepsi surprise commuters with an unbelievable augmented reality experience at a bus shelter on New Oxford Street in London
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Remote control battery leak
I have a Philips Pronto universal remote control which has been stored away for a year or so. Unfortunately, as I discovered today, the batteries were left in place (I can tell by the weight). The...
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Will the pikeys take a bath? and copper waste Q
Having come to terms with the fact that anything metallic left at the front of the house will disappear, I tend to use this as a service. I took a steel bath out today. What are the chances the pikeys...
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Help with screw length / width / types
Hi, I have a really basic question that I hope you can help with. I have an Ikea Mulig Clothes Bar, link here: It's going to be fixed to a brick wall, will be around 75 cm across and bear a reasonable...
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Glow worm compact e boiler
please has anyone got any advice, my sons boiler won't heat hot water it shows the pressure below 0.5 he's a student and can't get hold of anyone his landlord told them what to do before but he can't...
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Tommy & Poundland?
The company is keen to challenge the DIY warehouses which have been forced to announce the closure of some outlets amid changing lifestyles and shopping habits.
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Evenin' all
Keep em peeled.... http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=18495
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Small Multi Tool
Anyone come across a small (Dremel size or smaller) version of the Fein or Bosch PMF180 oscillating multi tool? I want something to use for small model making jobs and my Bosch is just too big and...
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Toolstation
A Toolstation has opened inside the local (Wimbledon) branch of Wicks. Very convenient - an easy 10 minute drive with plenty parking unlike the next nearest one in Merton. But a lot of stuff they sell...
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SDS box cutters
Are they much the same? Toolsatan are showing them a lot cheaper than Screwfix. Also, how effective are they compared to other approaches? Cheers Dave R
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Photo negatives, slides copier recommendations?
Hi, I'm looking for any personal recommendations for a copier that will copy from normal 35mm neg's, slides and small glass plate neg's. Looking around the web there seems to be a multitude of these,...
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CH design and radiators...
Is it correct to assume a radiator dT=40K for a modern condensing gas boiler? 70C flow, 50C return so average 60C , nominal room T=20C Not sure about the flow/return temps...
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