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Safe zones and wiring through walls
I am planning a kitchen extension on the back of the house and going through the seemingly ever-increasing list of aspects to consider. The current issue is that relating to supplying power (hob/oven,...
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Fitting a CM 927
Thanks to all who answered my previous query about my central heating. It was the valve actuator that needed replacing. I am now thinking of replacing my CM 907 with a wireless CM 927. But this n eeds...
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OT: WiFi routers
My internet router seems to have to be reset more and more often in the last few months, so I'm vaguely thinking of investing in a more advanced model. This will at least prove whether it is the BT...
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Vax Rapide Classic Carpet Washer VO24A
The XYL spotted this being advertised (She does far too much commercial TV viewing IMHO) and decided she could do with a decent carpet cleaning machine for the bedroom carpet (ill chosen colour imho...
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10 years ago
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LED for Dummy Alarm Box
Just had a buglar alarm fitted and as part of the package got a dummy box got the back of the house. I decided to have it mounted on the garage above the door. I am now wondering if I can find a way...
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Supply earth.
Is your electricity supplier required to provide an earth too? I know at one time they would charge for this but wondered if it still was the case?
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Vacuum cleaner recommendations ?
Our cleaner has something wrong with it ... it's a bagless Vax that was donated to us, and given I find it quite heavy to push, it's now time for a new one. We live in a bungalow, so no stairs to...
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New cordless hammer drill
On this coming 20 March, Aldi are doing a 14.4volt cordless hammer drill for 19.99. two speed. screwdriving and hammer drilling. 16 torque postitions and 1 drill position. (dont know what 1 drill...
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Can't trust anything any more ...
Half the issue is that nobody knows how to make the customer service system work. Did the email have a unique number for the enquiry. I often find that companies like this number quoted in the sub...
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10 years ago
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Glass cutters
What's the easiest type of glass cutter for the amateur to use - the scribing ones or the flat blade type ?
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Keeping Pipe Insulation in place
Planning to spend a few hours over the weekend crawling under the house to insulate some of the central heating pipes. Going to use these: (and the 22mm equivalent). ... but how to I fix it so it...
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10 years ago
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CH Sticking Zone Valve
Tends to stick on leaving boiler and pump both running even though timer and thermostat are both off. Honeywell 272848 Is it likely t be recoverable or is it a replacement job? Tends to work if I...
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Pliers !
really should have been angle grinders ... BuzzGasm: 9 Incredible Things You Never Knew About PLIERS! • The Register
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Converting wardrobe doors to bifold
There are four half doors (two pairs) on a built in wardrobe which extend too far into a bedroom when opened, meaning that the two single beds have to be jammed together. And it's a very small...
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(OT) Disconnecting electricity supply
Some years ago I wondered about the cost-effectiveness of asking for disconnection of the supply to a flat (it was expected to remain empty for some time, and it annoyed me to have to pay the standing...
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