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OT Good headboard reading light
Can anyone recommend a reading light that will clip on to the *vertical* edge of a bed headboard, has a switch on the light, not the cord and preferably LED? A flexible neck would be nice too. You...
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OT The gf's comments from the weekend
gf "I can't find the ap on my phone to change the TV channel" me "Shall I just use the TV's remote control then? It's next to me on the arm of the sofa" gf "If you must but that's not the correct way...
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Defender 3000 house alarm manual
Can anyone help with finding a manual for the Defender 3000 house alarm.
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OT: Remote 'Enter' button connected to Laptop via Bluetooth
I know that this is way OT but Dave P might know the answer ;-) I use a laptop (actually a heavy-as-lead Toughbook) with a Leica GNSS recei ver for surveying. Recording of points is achieved by...
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OT - first razor for teen
Any recomendations for a first electric razor for Grandad to but for his grandson?
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Leaking CI guttering
Is there an easy solution to this, or is taking down the affected sections and re-puttying the only one. In a 60ft run, fortunately single storey, I've had to do two this summer and now another two...
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floorboards to replace - chipboard or real wood
I need to replace some sections of T&G floorboards on a first floor landing. They are 3 section of floorboard wide and cover 3 or 4 joists. Would it be ok to use 20 mm chipboard sections, cut to...
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Well OT: Heart surgery - what would you do?
Had some tests done recently that ended in being told I need a triple bypass. Saw the surgeon in clinic on Wednesday 2nd July, during which he told me that ideally he would like me to lose some weight...
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OT: World Pay Zinc
I'm just about to buy one of these. I know there are discount codes knocking about, anyone know a current one?
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Are gas fitters allergic to gas tightness testing?
Just wondering - because I've never seen a registered fitter do a manometer drop test. I've only seen the use of leak spray occasionally too.
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replacing radiators
Hi everyone, I'm looking to have my 35 year old radiators replaced with modern ones. A lot of the panels are only a single panel, and will be replaced with double panels where there is a need for more...
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Grades of Steel
Hi all, Does anyone know which grade of steel hammers are typically made from? Better still, a website where various grades of steel are matched up to their ideal applications? cheers, cd
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Indesit fridge freezer
Our Indesit fridge freezer seems to have popped it's clogs. Light comes on, so I know there is power to it, but it's getter warmer inside and there isn't any noise coming from it. Any ideas?
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Protective goggles: has anyone tried this?
Hi all, We all know goggles don't last 5 minutes before they become so scratched up they're impossible to see through. These scratches typically arise as a result of us wiping "dust" off the lenses...
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Ovens with simple controls
Does anybody make electric ovens with simple controls these days? Our old tricity built in double oven is really obvious : One knob with temperature for the main oven, one knob with temperature for...
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