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DHW & CH programmers
Over the summer I will be upgrading my system but I am trying to find a programmer that will suit my shift patterns. As I work at different shifts over a three week rosta I want a programmer where I...
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OT - uses for 3.5 * 30mm turbo gold?
On my third bulk pack of turbogold screws from Screwfix and I'm accumulating a stock of 3.5 * 30mm and 4 * 30mm. There most be something that requires 30mm screws :-) Cheers Dave R
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Is there such a person… who works as an independent arranger of house repairs/maintenance
… who works as an independent arranger of house repairs/maintenance? ie who can actually get decent people to quote and do a good job? I'm fed up with tradespeople turning up, saying they'll quote...
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More on the loft door - plywood or blockboard?
Looking again at the current loft door it is 18mm plywood of some sort - although I am wondering if it is ply or some kind of blockboard. Faced on both sides but the core looks quite solid. Yes - just...
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has 15mm copper tube recently got thinner walled?
I've noticed recently that my 15mm compression joints seem to leak more often than they used to. There seems to be a smaller region between "too loose" and "overtight" when doing them up. Has the wall...
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Partition/supporting wall
At some point I am looking to refurbish my downstair shower room, due to space it is possible to make it bigger by taking away a plasterboard wall and siting it 3 feet further along. Is there a way to...
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CPC webfree extended indefinitely
CPC have extended their free delivery offer indefinitely. Applies to all in-stock orders, no minimum order. Details: http://cpc.farnell.com/
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Fluorescent control unit query
Is it OK to only use two of the outputs of a quad control unit like this? I don't know if the other two would need some kind of load or termination. (It would just be a spare for my aquarium lighting,...
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Kitchen tap - you get what you pay for?
Looking to replace the monobloc tap in the kitchen that has died after ~5 years. Possible replacements seem to vary in price from £30-£300. One we replace was around £60 IIRC. Don't want to pay...
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Chance for the unemployed out there :-)
Strong right wing views required. The obvious candidate is the ever useful and much appreciated Bill Wright. Should be able to organise good receptions :-) Cheers Dave R
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Double Ovens
Have looked at AEG DE4003020M & Zanussi ZOD35561XK they appear to be the same template and spec but 100 quid apart in pricing. Anyone know if Zanussi make for AEG ?
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Walking boots - re-sticking Vibram sole
Hi The Vibram sole on my Asolo walking boots is coming away from the mid-sole. I've tried some "no more nails" with no success - any hints / tips as to the right way to go about putting a DIY solution...
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Treating MDF
I'm about to start a project which basically involves building lots of MDF boxes then stacking them in a brick-like fashion to make a wall-to-wall boo kshelf. The boxes will be constructed out of 18mm...
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Splitting a 32a ring main into two.
Currently have a rather large ring main for entire house. I want to split this into two ring mains as I am having a new cu with extra spare ways. I have located two appropriate lengths of cable...
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What's the best value supplier for electrical accessories and t&e cables?
Who does the best pricing? Screwfix Lyco Denmans Tool station Tlc direct City electrical factors Edmundson electrical Or do you know of one I have not listed?
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