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Extension lead
Its probably time for a new one, but worth asking... Its a cassette job, rated 4A wound, 6A unwound. I've used it with multi-kW loads for years, ie power tools with limited duty cycle so nothing gets...
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Photos for wall render
I think the paint covering is WallShield, but I am assuming that the render effect is not part of the paint. The particle size is less than 5mm and sharp edged, so I am assuming that it is some king...
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Gah! Locks...
Why is it whenever I touch a lock or a door handle, it turns into a woodworking exercise? Got some new sash/mortice handles to replaced shagged old ones. Screw holes are 3mm offset each. Enough to...
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Modular face plates for back boxes
I'm finally getting round to sorting out the wiring. I need various connectors, some times one type per faceplate and sometimes mixed. Some in a single box, some in a double box. I need: binding...
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At last perhaps some better news...
Toshiba has increased its commitment to building three AP1000 units at Moorside in the UK. It has taken an extra 10% in project company NuGen, while its option to buy the required land has been...
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Fuel can in hot car
Yesterday I took my fuel can ( to the garage to fill it up so that the lawn mower could be refilled. But as I was putting the fuel in the c ar first, it occurred to me that I would be leaving my car...
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What's it called and where can I get it?
I'm looking for a mounting for garden floodlights, so that I can adjust the height and angle according to the season etc. I'm thinking of two tubes a couple of feet long, one of which can slide and...
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Aldi gas soldering iron
Wondering about this... any comments welcome NT Shop for Baby, DIY, Kitchen, Cycling, Sports, Tvs, Home & Garden online.
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Hella marker light (caravan/vintage car) - what bulb type?
Anyone remember what bulb these take? I've been looking for some soffit lights (bungalow). Want 12V, water resistant, smallish, cheap and not bloody big hole needed. So it occurred to me - what about...
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Severed lawn mower cable
Stupidly, I have just cut through my lawn mower cable with edging shears. L uckily I had disconnected it! I need to cut out a short length and rejoin i t. What's the best means of connection? I would...
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LED "smart" bulbs
A thread on here the other week was about LED smart bulbs. GE seem to have recently announced one for $15 which sounds a lot more sane. Quite tempted if it turns out to be any good to get one......
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Removing stubborn seized wheels
Hi, fellow diy enthusiasts, I've got a problem with this arc welder I'm restoring (Oxford oil cooled 300 Amp job in case you were wondering). Anyway, it has a solid steel wheel at each base corner and...
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Alternatives to Megaflo for indirect mains pressure cylinders?
A family member wants a better shower but the cylinder is 15-20 years old so I'm a little wary of trying to fit a new port in it (is this valid?) for a pump; the alternative seems to be to convert to...
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homebrew sonos
Spotify on Linux PC - check Spotcommander remote on tablet & mobile - check Linux streaming apps abound - halfcheck So HTF do I connect my trad WiFi to a resultant 'stream'?? TIA Jim K
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Protega OCF90 paint - Any Good?
Has anyone experience of this paint system? Seems to be aimed at agricultural and structural steel work and is a primer as well as top coat. Slightly suspicious of things that seem too good to be true...
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