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Wrong 12V plug on PSU for computer monitor?
I have a flatscreen monitor whose (separate) PSU has died and needs replacing. It's a 12V 3A unit, and as luck would have it I happen to have a similar one going spare from a netbook which I no longer...
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washing up liquids
Why are these liquids so concentrated ? People naturally assume they're supposed to use them at the strength supplied. Well, the manufacturers certainly want you to use them at that strength, because...
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New kitchen tap leaking
Recently installed one of these: A couple of days after fitting it started leaking between the lever and tap body. Needless to say I've lost the receipt. Any clues as to cause/remedy?
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Ceramic 1/4 turn cartridges
It's not urgent - more of a 'tuit. Got a bath tap that leaking slightly - very tiny amount, like a tablespoon in 1-2 hours. Not sure if it'll get worse or not so I feel like being prepared. Do the...
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Lidl Zoom Binos
Hellfire; I didn't know about that, and it turns out my Bressers have a pop-off cap concealing a tripod screw. Thanks for that info. I also have several bits of bent ally bracket for adapting...
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10 years ago
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Cutting ceramic tiles the hard way
Hi all, For many years, my preferred method for cutting tiles has been to use a 4" angle grinder with a stone-cutting blade and scoring a groove along the back of each tile which goes almost all the...
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Cleaning the door seal on a washing machine.
Who does this and how often?
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Rechargeable battery supplier
I have seen somewhere here references to companies that supply odd-ball rechargeable batteries, and I am looking for a battery to fit an old Bosch screwdriver, which is now not listed. I would...
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corroded copper wire in a G4 lamp assembly
This is the inside of a kid's hanging night-light that shines planets & stars over the room. It started acting flakey & I figured out that there was a bad connection behind the G4 holder itself, so I...
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10 years ago
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Economy of 10 year old combi over new condensing boiler
In other words is it economically viable to replace my combi?
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Opening the power switch bit of a Dyson DC04
I have a Dyson DC04STDUK with a tear in the outer insulation of the flex near where it enters. Photo here: I want to open up the area around the power switch so I can pull the flex through (it's quite...
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10 years ago
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Standalone PIR for LED floodlight
A couple of fairly simple questions: - will a standalone PIR like the one at switch a 10W LED floodlight like the one at - would such a PIR switch two of the floodlights connected in parallel?
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Rear view mirror
Bloody rear view mirror fell off on car yesterday. What's the best way to get it fixed back in place? I fixed one some years ago with superglue, but this one is heavier so think it needs a 'proper'...
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Out in the sticks broadband
Bit a problem for many, but one bloke who reckons we're all in it together ! Nestled around the remnants of a medieval stone cross, the hamlet of Dean in the heart of the Cotswolds can hardly be said...
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Testing the Pikey speed record
I have an old computer (HHD removed) and a fucked electric heater to get rid of. If I leave these outside my house when will they be gone? My CCTV says that it is 21:28 and that I have just put them...
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